.mp2 MP2 audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/mp2 video/mpeg |
|---|---|
| Description | MP2 audio |
| Category | Audio |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mp2 file?
The .mp2 extension is used for several formats: MP2 audio (audio/mp2) and MPEG video (video/mpeg).
How do I open a .mp2 file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .mp2 file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mp2 shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .mp2?
The MIME type is audio/mp2. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/mp2 .mp2; in nginx: types { audio/mp2 mp2; }.