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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

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

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Adobe Flash Professional CC

Discontinued

Free Trial

Adobe Premiere Pro 2023

Free Trial

VideoLAN VLC media player

Free

Roxio Toast 20

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MPlayer

Free

Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip

Free

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Updated: July 20, 2020

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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.
How do I 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.