File Extension Library


.META File Extension

  • Developer by: RealNetworks
  • Category: Video Files

What are .META files and how to open them?

Can't open .META 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 .META file.

What is a .META file extension?

.META file extension is created by RealNetworks. .META has been classified as Video Files.

.META is RealPlayer Metafile

Metafile generated by RealPlayer, a video playback program; contains metadata that describes a specific video file; typically saved along with a corresponding video file that has been downloaded from the Internet.

NOTE: META files describe video files, but do not contain actual video data. Therefore, they are not meant to be opened manually.

List of all softwares that can open the RealPlayer Metafile
Windows
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Mac
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud

How to fix problems with .META files

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