Changing file types for .m2t's at DVinfo.net

Christopher Watson · May 11th, 2006, 08:48 PM

Hello All,

I have been lurking around for a long time, thanks for all the info to all those who contribute.

I have a bunch of .M2T files that I am trying to rename to .mpg's; yes sound simple enough. But I inadvertently assigned Windows Media Player as the program to open the .M2T files. Before I could windows would give me that unknown folder icon for the .m2t files, and I could just erase .m2t and replace with .mpg and viola all my windows app treated my footage as .mpg's. However now, with WMP as my file assigned file opener I can't change the file type by changing the file extension name. There has to be a simple way of unassigning .m2t's so I can rename them.

Any ideas?

Chris

Stephan Ahonen · May 11th, 2006, 10:43 PM

To turn off this so-called "feature," in your file manager go under tools->folder options, the "view" tab, and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types."

At least, this is the procedure under Windows 2000. Your mileage may vary with one of the newer versions.

David Kennett · May 12th, 2006, 03:24 PM

Just changing the extension does NOT change the file from "transport stream" to "program stream". VLC does this easily and quickly as it does not NEED re-encoding. The MPG file is just a little smaller as the transport stream has a little better error correction.

Alex Thames · May 12th, 2006, 05:09 PM

I think a program called MPEG Streamline can do it.

Christopher Watson · May 12th, 2006, 07:32 PM

You Guys Rock Thanks Alot!!

David thanks of the extra info on the Transport/Program Stream I didn't realize that and I will look into it further.

Chris

Pierre Barberis · May 16th, 2006, 10:44 AM

For digging into .m2t, or into .ts files, may be you want to check PVAstrumento http://www.offeryn.de/dv.htm

Very informative...

May 11th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#1
Christopher Watson New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 12	Changing file types for .m2t's Hello All, I have been lurking around for a long time, thanks for all the info to all those who contribute. I have a bunch of .M2T files that I am trying to rename to .mpg's; yes sound simple enough. But I inadvertently assigned Windows Media Player as the program to open the .M2T files. Before I could windows would give me that unknown folder icon for the .m2t files, and I could just erase .m2t and replace with .mpg and viola all my windows app treated my footage as .mpg's. However now, with WMP as my file assigned file opener I can't change the file type by changing the file extension name. There has to be a simple way of unassigning .m2t's so I can rename them. Any ideas? Chris

May 12th, 2006, 03:24 PM	#3
David Kennett Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 407	Just changing the extension does NOT change the file from "transport stream" to "program stream". VLC does this easily and quickly as it does not NEED re-encoding. The MPG file is just a little smaller as the transport stream has a little better error correction. __________________ Dave

May 11th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#2
Stephan Ahonen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 512	To turn off this so-called "feature," in your file manager go under tools->folder options, the "view" tab, and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types." At least, this is the procedure under Windows 2000. Your mileage may vary with one of the newer versions.

May 12th, 2006, 05:09 PM	#4
Alex Thames Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 508	I think a program called MPEG Streamline can do it.

May 12th, 2006, 07:32 PM	#5
Christopher Watson New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 12	You Guys Rock Thanks Alot!! David thanks of the extra info on the Transport/Program Stream I didn't realize that and I will look into it further. Chris

May 16th, 2006, 10:44 AM	#6
Pierre Barberis Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MANILA Philippines Posts: 117	For digging into .m2t, or into .ts files, may be you want to check PVAstrumento http://www.offeryn.de/dv.htm Very informative...