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MPG2 File - What is an .mpg2 file and how do I open it?
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What is an MPG2 file? Video file encoded using the MPEG-2 codec, which is used for DVD video and digital TV broadcasts; significantly reduces the size of the video data by using lossy audio and video compression.
More Information MPEG-2 files are typically saved with the standard .MPG extension. Audio files that are compressed with the MPEG-2 codec use the .MP2 extension.
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What is an MPG2 file?
Video file encoded using the MPEG-2 codec, which is used for DVD video and digital TV broadcasts; significantly reduces the size of the video data by using lossy audio and video compression.
More Information
MPEG-2 files are typically saved with the standard .MPG extension. Audio files that are compressed with the MPEG-2 codec use the .MP2 extension.
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Microsoft Windows Media Player
Included with OS
VideoLAN VLC media player
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Apple QuickTime Player
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VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
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VideoLAN VLC media player
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Category: Video Files
Updated: June 12, 2009