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M2T File - What is an .m2t file and how do I open it?
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What is an M2T file? M2T is a high-definition video recording format used by older HD camcorders. It stores high-definition video data on DV and MiniDV tapes using MPEG-2 compression. Supported resolutions include 720p and 1080i.
More Information The M2T format is sometimes referred to as "HDV." It was common in the early 2000s when HDV cameras were popular. However, the format is rarely used now since modern video cameras record to media cards rather than digital tapes.
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What is an M2T file?
M2T is a high-definition video recording format used by older HD camcorders. It stores high-definition video data on DV and MiniDV tapes using MPEG-2 compression. Supported resolutions include 720p and 1080i.
More Information
The M2T format is sometimes referred to as "HDV." It was common in the early 2000s when HDV cameras were popular. However, the format is rarely used now since modern video cameras record to media cards rather than digital tapes.
How to open an M2T file
Several video programs, such as Adobe Premiere and MPlayer support M2T files. However, since the format has become increasingly rare, some programs that previously supported the HDV format may no longer open M2T files.
Programs that open M2T files
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File Viewer Plus
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Microsoft Windows Media Player
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Adobe Flash Professional CC
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Discontinued
Free Trial
Adobe Premiere Pro 2023
Free Trial
VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
Corel VideoStudio 2023
Free Trial
CyberLink PowerDVD 21
Free Trial
CyberLink PowerProducer 6
Free Trial
MPlayer
Free
MAGIX VEGAS Pro 21
Free Trial
Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip
Free
Mac
Adobe Flash Professional CC
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Discontinued
Free Trial
Adobe Premiere Pro 2023
Free Trial
VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
Roxio Toast 20
Paid
MPlayer
Free
Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip
Free
Web
FileHelper.com
Free
Category: Video Files
Updated: July 20, 2020