How to convert a .M2T file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .M2T file and every video, audio and subtitle track inside is listed with its codec, resolution, frame rate and language.
Preview
See frames from across your .M2T file before you convert, even when your browser can't play the codec inside.
Convert
Pick MP4, WEBM or MP3, or repack to MKV without re-encoding. Play the result right here, then download it.
What is a .M2T file?
Everything worth knowing about HDV MPEG-2 Transport Stream Video (M2T).
An M2T file is high-definition video captured from an HDV tape camcorder (Sony, Canon, JVC). It holds MPEG-2 HD video at 1080i or 720p inside an MPEG-2 Transport Stream. VLC media player opens it on Windows, macOS and Linux with no extra codecs. To share or edit it, convert M2T to MP4 with the free HandBrake.
Programs that open .M2T files
- Windows
- Adobe Media Encoder, VLC media player, Nero Multimedia Suite, FFmpeg, HandBrake, DaVinci Resolve
- macOS
- VLC media player, HandBrake, iMovie / Final Cut Pro
- Linux
- VLC media player, xine, HandBrake / FFmpeg
- Android
- VLC media player for Android
| Full name | HDV MPEG-2 Transport Stream Video (M2T) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Sony / JVC (HDV consortium: Sony, JVC, Canon, Sharp) |
| First released | 2003 (HDV format specification released; first HDV camcorders 2003-2004) |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | video/mp2t |
| Signature | 47 ("G" - MPEG-TS sync byte (0x47), first byte of the first 188-byte transport stream packet) |
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Is my .M2T file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .M2T file is converted for you. The converted file is created in memory,.
Why is conversion slower than desktop software?
Browsers give web pages a single CPU core for this kind of work and no hardware video encoder. Short clips convert in seconds; for long 4K films a desktop app like HandBrake is faster. Use Start and Length to convert just the part you need.
Which output format should I pick?
MP4 plays on every phone, TV and browser. WEBM is an open format that's great for the web. MP3 keeps only the sound. MKV (no re-encode) is instant and lossless, but only changes the container.
Can I keep all audio tracks and subtitles?
The MKV (no re-encode) option copies every track as-is. MP4 and WEBM keep the first video and audio track, which is what most players use.
Why can't some files be converted?
Files protected with DRM (for example purchased iTunes .m4p songs or some .wmv rentals) are encrypted. We can show what's inside, but nobody can convert them without the key.
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