How to open M2TS files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open M2TS file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate M2TS files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
M2TS File Extension
- File type Blu-ray BDAV Video Format
- File developer Sony
- File category Video Files
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What is a(n) M2TS file?
M2TS (Blu-ray BDAV Video Format) is a file format used for storing video data on Blu-ray discs. It is based on the MPEG-2 transport stream and supports variable bit-rate streaming for better video quality and stream flexibility. M2TS files are encoded using the H.264/AVC standard, which keeps the file size relatively small.
M2TS files can contain high definition video with 7.1 channel audio. They use the AAC or Dolby Digital AC-3 audio coding formats, resulting in higher sound quality. M2TS files can be played on certain hardware players as well as some software players like VLC media player, which can be used to convert the file type to another format.
How to open M2TS file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .M2TS files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports M2TS files
In order to open M2TS file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with M2TS extension.
Programs that can open M2TS files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, M2TS files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on M2TS files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to M2TS files.
Step 2. Associate given software with M2TS files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting M2TS files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with M2TS files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open M2TS files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open M2TS files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to M2TS files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the M2TS file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with M2TS extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the M2TS file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the M2TS file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on M2TS files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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