Tips to open M2TS file
Can't open the M2TS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open M2TS files as well as a list of programs that support M2TS files.
M2TS file extension
| File Name |
Blu-ray BDAV Video Format |
| File Developer |
Sony |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The M2TS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the M2TS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the M2TS file on each system platform.
What is M2TS file?
The file with the extension M2TS is the Video Files file type. It was designed by Sony. Video Files consists of 546 similar files. Blu-ray BDAV Video Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 20 other programs. The VLC media player, Windows Media Player, PowerDVD, Sony Vegas Pro programs will also handle the file when the Adobe Flash Professional program does not fulfill its role.
How to open M2TS file?
The main problem with Blu-ray BDAV Video Format is that the M2TS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that M2TS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the M2TS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Adobe Flash Professional
The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe Flash Professional program installed. To do this, enter the name Adobe Flash Professional into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file M2TS with Adobe Flash Professional. Below is a list of programs that support the file M2TS.
Programs to open M2TS file
Remember to download programs supporting M2TS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Adobe Flash Professional with M2TS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the M2TS file still does not use the Adobe Flash Professional program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the M2TS file with the Adobe Flash Professional program.
Step 3. Update Adobe Flash Professional to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Adobe Flash Professional program with the Blu-ray BDAV Video Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the M2TS file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The M2TS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to M2TS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file M2TS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected M2TS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of M2TS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged M2TS files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted M2TS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move M2TS to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the M2TS file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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