File Extension Library


.M2A File Extension

  • Category: Video Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .M2A files and how to open them?

Can't open .M2A file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .M2A file.

What is a .M2A file extension?

.M2A file extension has been classified as Video Files. The format of .M2A file is Binary

.M2A is MPEG-1 Layer 2 Audio File

Audio file that has been compressed with MPEG-1 Layer II audio compression; used primarily by video-editing programs; may be exported along with a corresponding .M2V video file; also known as an Apple MPEG-1/2 Audio file.

The MPEG-1/2 format is supported by QuickTime Player and various other media players. Most MPEG-compressed audio files now use .MP3 compression.

List of all softwares that can open the MPEG-1 Layer 2 Audio File
Windows
Apple QuickTime Player
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Media Player Classic
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
VideoLAN VLC media player
Mac
Apple QuickTime Player
VideoLAN VLC media player
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player

How to fix problems with .M2A files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .M2A files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .M2A file format
  2. You need to check the .M2A file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)