{"id":8797,"date":"2020-01-09T00:58:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=8797"},"modified":"2022-01-08T14:45:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-08T14:45:15","slug":"high-definition-video-recording-m2t-file-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-deleted-m2t.html","title":{"rendered":"What is M2T file type and How to Recover It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>M2T files, which have the .m2t file extension, are video files that come primarily from early-2000s high-definition camcorders. The files were popular at a time when analog video production was transitioning into desktop production. Though they are an older file format, users can restore them if they are accidentally deleted.<\/p>\r\n<p>In this piece, we\u2019ll discuss what .m2t files are and how you can recover lost .m2t files. We\u2019ll go over data recovery centers and free data-recovery software alternatives.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_m2t_file_format\"><\/span>What is .m2t File Format?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>.m2t files store digital-video information. In addition to digital video recordings, they can hold animations, audio clips, and graphics. Their max resolution is 1080i.<\/p>\r\n<p>While the .m2t file format is a holdover from an older time, the files can be converted and used in Windows and MacOs operating systems. You can also recover and restore these files if you\u2019ve accidentally deleted or corrupted them. Recovery might be impossible if the original tapes have been physically destroyed, but so long as the files can be transferred onto another system, there is hope.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_deleted_m2t_files\"><\/span>How to recover deleted .m2t files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>You can get back your deleted, lost, and corrupted files. Even if your files appear to be completely gone, it may still be salvageable. Deleted data doesn\u2019t actually disappear, though it appears to. Deleted data is marked differently so that its digital space can be used for more data, but the underlying data persists until it\u2019s overwritten with so much new data that it becomes unreadable. Even then it\u2019s still technically \u201cthere,\u201d but it can indeed reach a point where it can\u2019t be recovered.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are two primary ways to get your deleted .m2t files back. You can either visit a data recovery center in your city or you can use a data recovery software. Each has advantages and disadvantages. The physical centers can take care of all the technical work for you. The software is generally cheaper, easier to access, and faster (taking into account travel time to the centers). Truthfully, data recovery software is usually so easy to use that even users who aren\u2019t tech-savvy can do it, but some still prefer to leave it to someone else\u2019s hands.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_mt2_files_with_software\"><\/span>How to Recover .mt2 Files with Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Disk Drill is one of the most effective data recovery applications on the market. It works on both Microsoft and Apple systems. So, whether you\u2019re using Windows or macOS, Disk Drill may be the recovery solution for you.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>One.<\/b> First, of course, you\u2019ll need to download Disk Drill. It\u2019s free for up to 500 MB of data recovery.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"relative bottom download__block\">\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-center download__block__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image-wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image\">\r\n                    <img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-96.png\" srcset=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-2x-1.png 2x\" alt=\"Disk Drill\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__announce\">\r\n                    <b>download-block-title<\/b><br>\r\n                    download-block-text\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__action\">\r\n                    <a href=\"\/\/download.html\" data-href-mac=\/\/disk-drill-mac.html data-href-win=\/\/disk-drill-win.html class=\"button button-green btn-md osreplace\">\r\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M11.9546 7.293C11.8736 7.114 11.6956 7 11.4996 7H9.49957V0.5C9.49957 0.224 9.27557 0 8.99957 0H6.99957C6.72357 0 6.49957 0.224 6.49957 0.5V7H4.49957C4.30357 7 4.12557 7.115 4.04457 7.293C3.96257 7.472 3.99457 7.681 4.12357 7.829L7.62357 11.829C7.71857 11.938 7.85557 12 7.99957 12C8.14357 12 8.28057 11.937 8.37557 11.829L11.8756 7.829C12.0056 7.682 12.0356 7.472 11.9546 7.293Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M13.5 11V14H2.5V11H0.5V15C0.5 15.553 0.948 16 1.5 16H14.5C15.053 16 15.5 15.553 15.5 15V11H13.5Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\ndownload-block-button-text\r\n<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n<p><b>Two.<\/b> Now you\u2019ll need to get the files into Disk Drill. The way you go about this will depend on where you currently have the files you\u2019re hoping to retrieve.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Three.<\/b> Open your Disk Drill application the same as you would any other app, whether that be double-clicking or using the right-click and \u201copen\u201d option.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Four.<\/b> You\u2019ll get a popup of a window asking if Disk Drill can make changes to your computer. Disk Drill isn\u2019t going to do anything to your machine other than reading the files. This window is really just asking if you want to use Disk Drill.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Five.<\/b> In the center of the interface will be a list of various device names. Many of these you may not recognize by name, but everything you see there is a device in your computer. Choose whichever device you have the .m2t files on.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40864 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screenshot_1_1.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot showing Disk Drill's main interface.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screenshot_1_1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screenshot_1_1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screenshot_1_1-500x324.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screenshot_1_1-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>If the device has a gray arrow to the left of its name, it can be narrowed down. Click that arrow and get a dropdown of options to select from.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-38219 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DiskDrillGrayDropdownArrow-2.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing the gray dropdown arrow in the Disk Drill interface.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DiskDrillGrayDropdownArrow-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DiskDrillGrayDropdownArrow-2-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DiskDrillGrayDropdownArrow-2-500x295.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DiskDrillGrayDropdownArrow-2-768x453.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Six.<\/b> To the right of the interface is a button reading \u201cAll recovery methods.\u201d Choose that one. There are other options to try, but for this first use, \u201cAll recovery methods\u201d is sufficient, so just leave it on the default option.<\/p>\r\n<p>Now, click the blue \u201cSearch for lost data\u201d button on the bottom right of the screen. You\u2019ve now initiated Disk Drill to start digging for files. It\u2019s extremely fast, but it\u2019s also extremely thorough, so it can take some time for Disk Drill to inspect all your files.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-38334 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DiskDrill1AllRecoveryMethods.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1197\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DiskDrill1AllRecoveryMethods.png 1197w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DiskDrill1AllRecoveryMethods-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DiskDrill1AllRecoveryMethods-500x297.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DiskDrill1AllRecoveryMethods-768x456.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>While Disk Drill is drilling through your files, you can also hit \u201cReview found items\u201d to see if the stuff you want to recover is already found. Disk Drill will keep looking for other files in the background. Or, you can click the \u201cstop scanning\u201d button on the top left at any time.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Seven.<\/b> At this point, you can either select the specific files you want to recover by clicking the checkboxes to the left of them, or you can \u201cRecover All.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-38222 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveIndividualFile-2.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing Disk Drill individual recovery interface.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveIndividualFile-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveIndividualFile-2-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveIndividualFile-2-500x292.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveIndividualFile-2-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 alignnone wp-image-38221 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveAllFiles-1.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing Disk Drill Recover All Files option.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveAllFiles-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveAllFiles-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveAllFiles-1-500x291.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diskDrillRecoveAllFiles-1-768x447.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>In either case, you can click on individual files to see if they produce a completed image in the viewing pane to the right. A completed image means there is a high likelihood of recovery. A blank thumbnail indicates that the file might have been rewritten over or corrupted to get back. Click the \u201cRecover\u201d button.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Eight.<\/b> Disk Drill will now ask where you\u2019d like to save the files that it has recovered. You can choose wherever you want, but make sure to take note of where it\u2019s pointing to so that you don\u2019t forget. Most likely the saved files will be in a folder with the name DeepScan \u2013 Fat 32.<\/p>\r\n<p>Your data is now recovered. You are free to resume life!<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have any trouble, check out the Disk Drill help center and troubleshooting page.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_mt2_files_from_windows_recycle_bin_or_mac_trash\"><\/span>Recover .mt2 Files from Windows Recycle Bin or Mac Trash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Files in a Mac trash or Windows recycle bin are nowhere close to lost. They can be retrieved quickly and easily in nearly every case.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Recovering Files from Windows Recycle Bin<\/h4>\r\n<p><b>One.<\/b> Open the recycle bin by either double-clicking on the icon or right-clicking on it and choosing \u201copen.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Two.<\/b> Locate the .mt2 file(s) (or any other files, for that matter) that you\u2019re hoping to restore.\u00a0 You can now either double-click or right-click and choose the \u201crestore\u201d option. Windows will replace the formerly deleted files back in their original locations.<\/p>\r\n<p><i>Double-click option<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-38336 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBin1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1158\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBin1-2.png 1158w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBin1-2-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBin1-2-500x371.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBin1-2-768x570.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><i>Right Click Option<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-38321 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBinRightclick.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to recover files from Windows recycle bin with right-click option.\" width=\"1223\" height=\"742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBinRightclick.png 1223w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBinRightclick-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBinRightclick-500x303.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/recylceBinRightclick-768x466.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1223px) 100vw, 1223px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>Recovering files from Mac Trash<\/h4>\r\n<p><b>One.<\/b> Open the trash icon.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Two.<\/b> Find the files you want to recover. Right click or use control+click. You\u2019ll get a dropdown menu. Choosing \u201cput back\u201d will restore your files to their former locations.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-38225 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macTrash.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to recovery files from mac trash.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macTrash.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macTrash-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macTrash-500x256.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macTrash-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macTrash-1536x785.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"restore_from_a_recent_files_folder\"><\/span>Restore from a Recent Files folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Windows has an option that allows you to quickly refer back to files you\u2019ve recently used.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>One.<\/b> To get to your recent files, press \u201cWindows + R.\u201d When the Run dialogue appears, type \u201crecent\u201d into it and press \u201center.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Two.<\/b> Choose the file you want to restore. Click on it. When the dropdown menu appears, choose \u201crestore previous versions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The previous version of your window will appear in a new window. Select these to restore the files to their older states.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_open_mt2_files_on_mac_and_windows\"><\/span>How to open .mt2 files on Mac and Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The method to opening .mt2 files on Mac or Windows will depend on which program you are using. The file format is dated and rarely used in modern times. As such, most systems can\u2019t recognize them without specially selected programs.<\/p>\r\n<p>You could also use file conversion software such as Movavi Video Converter 2020 or Free MTS M2TS Converter. With one of these programs you can convert the files to something more modern that can be opened as easily as any other common file.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"programs_that_open_mt2_files\"><\/span>Programs that Open .mt2 Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Several programs work for opening .mt2 files. These are becoming increasingly rare, however. Even those programs that used to support .mt2 files are starting to phase them out. It\u2019s an obsolete format that is rapidly nearing extinction.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"windows_programs_that_open_mt2_files\"><\/span>Windows Programs that open .mt2 Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><b>Adobe Flash Professional CC:<\/b> From 2007 to 2015, Adobe Flash Professional CC was the name of what is now Adobe Animate. The old Flash Professional versions could open .m2t files.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Adobe Premier:<\/b> First developed in 2003, Adobe Premier video-editing software should be able to open your .mt2 files. There are some reports online of some users having trouble doing so, so you may have to do a little troubleshooting, but Adobe Premier is supposed to support the file type.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Corel VideoStudio 2020:<\/b> This video and movie editing software by Corel can open .m2t files.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>MPlayer:<\/b> This free, open-sourced application is available for Windows.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip:<\/b> This is a free video converter that is capable of playing .mt2 files.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Windows Media Player 12:<\/b> According to their online-listed specs, Windows Media Player 12 will still open .m2t files.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>VideoLan VLC media player:<\/b> Created by the VideoLan project, this free, open-sourced software will open your .m2t files.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mac_programs_that_open_mt2_files\"><\/span>Mac Programs\u00a0that open .mt2 Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><b>Adobe Flash Professional CC:<\/b> Now discontinued, Adobe Flash Professional CC was the name that Adobe Animate went by from 2007 to 2015. The program could work with .m2t files.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Adobe Premier:<\/b> This premier video editing software is still capable of opening .m2t files.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>MPlayer:<\/b> MPlayer is an open-sourced, free application that can be used on a number of operating systems, including OS X.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Roxio Toast 18:<\/b> Roxio Toast 18 is a CD and DVD burning software designed for Mac. It is capable of opening .mt2 programs.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip:<\/b> This free video converter can play .m2t files.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips_to_avoid_mt2_file_loss\"><\/span>Tips to Avoid .mt2 File Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Diligently observing a few best practices can help you avoid accidentally losing your files so you don\u2019t have to worry about finding ways to restore them in the first place. These tips apply to all of your file management practices.<\/p>\r\n<p>&#x1f4bd;<b>Systematically save your work:<\/b> We\u2019re going out of alphabetical order to present this one first because it\u2019s both the simplest and most effective way to avoid losing data. There are some things you can\u2019t avoid, but you have full control to make sure you never lose data because you forgot to save. Many applications have systems built-in that allow you to automate the save process. Or, if you prefer to do it manually, make it a habit to regularly save your work.<\/p>\r\n<p>&#x1f5c4;&#xfe0f;<b>Back up your .mt2 files:<\/b> You can either back up files manually or with automated systems. Windows and macOS systems both have options for backups, or you can go with the old-fashion flash drive approach. Either way, regularly backing up your files ensures that you have options for those cases where things go missing. Even if your entire project were to disappear, you\u2019d be able to reactivate with your backups.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>&#x1f50c;Use uninterruptible power supplies:<\/b> Any time that a data transfer process is disrupted, there\u2019s a chance that your digital information is lost or corrupted. Common causes of such disruptions are power surges. Uninterruptible power supplies use battery technology to ensure that your computer keeps rocking.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>&#x274c;Use only trusted devices and software:<\/b> Virus and malware need delivery mechanisms to get into your computers. To avoid them, be selective in what you accept onto your computer. Don\u2019t trust anything that comes from sources you can\u2019t validate.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"M2T files, which have the .m2t file extension, are video files that come primarily from early-2000s high-definition camcorders. The files were popular at a time when analog video production was transitioning into desktop production. 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