File Extension Database

Open M2TS File

Files that have the M2TS format are based on the MPEG-2 Transport Stream container, which is used to store video data on Blu-ray discs using the Blu-ray Disc Audio-Video (BDAV) MPEG-2 container format. Transport Stream.

The names of the M2TS files are made up as follows: '#####.m2ts', where '#####' represents a 5-digit number corresponding to the audiovisual clip.

This number is also used in the name of an associated file containing the clip information, called '#####.clpi'.

M2TS files on a Blu-ray Disc are placed in the 'STREAM' subdirectory of the 'BDMV' directory, which is located at the root of the Blu-ray Disc.

M2TS files, is, in other words, a multimedia container and includes digital data compressed using one of several available codecs for video such as H.262, H.264, VC-1 and for audio Dolby AC3, PCM, etc.

An M2TS file can contain multiple streams of selectable videos, audio and subtitles on playback.

M2TS format files support 720p and 1080i frames.

Software to open and work with an M2TS file

How Can I Open M2TS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open M2TS file is to find a M2TS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a M2TS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open M2TS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as M2TS file opener then try to search online for "M2TS viewer", "application to open M2TS file" or "open M2TS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open M2TS file

How Can I Open M2TS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a M2TS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a M2TS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with M2TS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as M2TS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open M2TS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open M2TS file then try to search for "M2TS viewer", "application to open M2TS file" or "read M2TS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read M2TS file

How Can I Open M2TS File on Android

If you downloaded a M2TS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded M2TS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "M2TS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "M2TS viewer", "M2TS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open M2TS File on iPhone or iPad

To open M2TS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the M2TS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "M2TS". This way you can find apps which can open M2TS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "M2TS viewer" or "M2TS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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