Audio
What is a .mp2 file?
A .mp2 file is a MPEG Audio Stream Layer II. This is an audio format.
How to open a .mp2 file
- VLC plays almost every audio format ever made.
- Audacity opens it for editing.
The registry records this extension against MPEG Audio Stream Layer II, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .mp2 file
- Export as .mp3 from Audacity or VLC for maximum compatibility.
MIME type
When a .mp2 file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
audio/mpegThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .mp2.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPEG Audio Stream Layer II | — | audio/mpeg | fmt/198 |