.MP2 File Format
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File Description | MP2 is an audio format that uses MPEG-1 Layer II compression method. It's defined by ISO/IEC 11172-3 alongside MPEG-1 Audio Layer I and MPEG-1 Audio Layer III (MP3). Although MP2 is replaced by the prevalent MP3, it's still used for television broadcasts and online radio. The standard MPEG-1 Layer II audio format supports sampling rates of 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48 kHz and bitrates from 32kbps to 320 kbps. Note that MP2 format is an MPEG-1 audio file, not an MPEG-2 video file which usually has an .MPG file extension name. |
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How to Open .MP2 Files |
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MP2 Topics | File Extensions MP2 Frequently Asked Questions None. |
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Source | - Official File Extension Library |
How to select a program to open MP2 files? |
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When you double click MP2 files on computer, the associated program will be launched to open the selected MP2 file. But you can change it to any program at your pleasure. a) Select a program to open MP2 files on WindowsRight-click on the MP2 file and go through 'Open with' > 'Choose default program'. In the pop-up windows, choose a program as the MP2 file opener. If you decide to always open MP2 files with the program, only check the option 'Always use the selected program to open this kind of file'. b) Select another application to open MP2 files on MacFirst Get Info about any one of MP2 files by right-clicking or Command-I, and click 'Open with' arrow to choose a program to start your MP2 file. Click 'Change All' button to set the selected application as the default MP2 file opener app. |
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