.DT2 File Extension

DT2 files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Windows Live Messenger Emoticon Image File

The dt2 file extension is associated with Microsoft Live Messenger. It is an instant messaging client, part of Microsoft Essentials. These files are basically renamed PNG files used for avatar setting...

General Information

Title DT2 File Extension
Extension .dt2
Full Form Windows Live Messenger Emoticon Image File
File Type Image File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store emoticons
Additional Functions Supports animation
Features Small size, Indexed colors

File Characteristics

Quality Low resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable No

Use Cases

Instant Messaging Yes
Emoticon Customization No
Graphic Design No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release MSN Messenger (1999)
Latest Version Windows Live Messenger 2012

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gif, .png, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Live Messenger Free Windows

Type 2: DTED Level 2 File

GIS applications open DT2 files. These include ESRI ArcGIS Pro, TatukGIS, Blue Marble Geographic Global Mapper, and Pitney Bowes MapInfo. DT0 and DT1 are other DTED file types. DT2 files save as binar...

General Information

Title DTED Level 2 File
Extension .dt2
Full Form Digital Terrain Elevation Data Level 2
File Type Elevation Data File
Developer National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store elevation
Additional Functions Map 3D terrain
Features High resolution, Georeferenced

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Military Operations Yes
Aircraft Navigation Yes
Geospatial Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Data validation, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1970s
Latest Version DTED Standard, MIL-PRF-89020B

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dt0, .dt1, .hgt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Global Mapper Paid Windows
ArcGIS Paid Windows
GDAL Free Cross-platform