File Extension Library


.Q2 File Extension

  • Developer by: Nullsoft
  • Category: Audio Files
  • Format: Text

What are .Q2 files and how to open them?

Can't open .Q2 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 .Q2 file.

What is a .Q2 file extension?

.Q2 file extension is created by Nullsoft. .Q2 has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .Q2 file is Text.

.Q2 is Winamp Equalizer Auto-Load Presets File

Library of user-created equalizer (EQ) settings created in Winamp, a audio playback program; contains auto-load presets of EQ settings for specific media files.

Winamp creates a Q2 file named Winamp.q2 after the first auto-load preset is saved and all subsequent auto-load presets are stored in it as well. These presets are loaded automatically when the associated media file is opened, as long as "Auto" is turned on in the EQ menu.

You can save auto-load EQ settings by selecting Options → Equalizer → Save Preset → Auto-load preset... from the Winamp menu bar. EQ presets can be loaded from a Q2 file by selecting Options → Equalizer → Load Preset → Auto-load preset....

The default location of the Q2 file is: C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\Winamp

NOTE: Universal Winamp EQ presets are saved in a .Q1 file.

Common Q2 Filenames

Winamp.q2 - The default EQ auto-load presets file used by Winamp.

List of all softwares that can open the Winamp Equalizer Auto-Load Presets File
Windows
Nullsoft Winamp

How to fix problems with .Q2 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .Q2 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .Q2 file format
  2. You need to check the .Q2 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)