.M2P File Extension

M2P files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: MPEG-2 Program Stream File

General Information

Title M2P File Extension
Extension .m2p
Full Form MPEG-2 Program Stream File
File Type Video File
Developer Moving Picture Experts Group
MIME Type video/mpeg

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Audio storage, multiplexed stream
Features Lossy compression, Standard definition

File Characteristics

Quality High definition
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Broadcasting Yes
DVD Authoring Yes
Media Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malware injection
Best Practices Regular scans, trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Standardization ISO/IEC 13818-1

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .ts

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Adobe Premiere Pro Subscription Windows, Mac
CyberLink PowerDVD Paid Windows

Type 2: Maxthon 2 Browser Plugin File

The free online M2P file apps allow viewing, editing, converting, merging, splitting, and comparing M2P files without installing anything. Click the links to see details for each feature - convert, vi...

General Information

Title M2P File Extension
Extension .m2p
Full Form Maxthon 2 Plugin File
File Type Plugin File
Developer Maxthon International
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Extend browser
Additional Functions Add features, Customize UI
Features Interactive content, Integrated tools

File Characteristics

Quality Varies by plugin
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Web Browsing Yes
UI Customization Yes
Feature Expansion Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code
Best Practices Official sources, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Associated with browser version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .crx, .xpi, .nex

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Maxthon Browser Free Windows, Mac
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