File Extension Library


.MPG2 File Extension

  • Category: Video Files

What are .MPG2 files and how to open them?

Can't open .MPG2 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 .MPG2 file.

What is a .MPG2 file extension?

.MPG2 file extension has been classified as Video Files.

.MPG2 is MPEG-2 Video File

Video file encoded using the MPEG-2 codec, which is used for DVD video and digital TV broadcasts; significantly reduces the size of the video data by using lossy audio and video compression.

MPEG-2 files are typically saved with the standard .MPG extension. Audio files that are compressed with the MPEG-2 codec use the .MP2 extension.

List of all softwares that can open the MPEG-2 Video File
Windows
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Apple QuickTime Player
VideoLAN VLC media player
Mac
Apple QuickTime Player
VideoLAN VLC media player
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player

How to fix problems with .MPG2 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MPG2 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MPG2 file format
  2. You need to check the .MPG2 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)