MP2 Converter
Free MP2 converter that runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup — convert to MP2 or from MP2 into 200+ supported formats in one click.
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About MP2
MP2
MP2 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer II) is a lossy audio codec that predates MP3. It is still widely used in digital radio broadcasting (DAB) and for the audio track of Video CDs, thanks to its simplicity and resilience to transmission errors.
- Developer
- ISO/IEC (MPEG)
- Initial release
- 1991
- Compression
- Lossy
- Color depth
- up to 24-bit
- Transparency
- No
Best for
- Digital radio broadcasting (DAB)
- Video CD audio tracks
- Broadcast audio delivery
- Simple error-resilient streaming
- Legacy broadcast audio storage
Pros
- +Simple and well-established codec
- +Resilient to transmission errors
- +Standard for DAB digital radio
- +Open MPEG standard
Cons
- −Less efficient than MP3 or AAC
- −Larger files at equivalent quality
- −Rarely used for music distribution
- −No multi-track support
How to convert with the MP2 converter
- 1
Choose the MP2 file you want to convert from your PC, Mac or mobile device, or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
- 2
When your file is uploaded, the output format is preset to MP2. You can add more files to batch-convert them together.
- 3
Click the gear icon and tweak codec, quality, resolution or other options if you need them, then apply to all files if you want.
- 4
Click the Convert button. When conversion completes, download the result to your computer or save it back to Google Drive / Dropbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an MP2 file?▼
MP2 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer II) is the predecessor of MP3, still used in digital radio (DAB) and TV broadcasting. It is robust but less efficient than modern codecs.
Why convert MP2 to MP3?▼
MP2 support in consumer apps is patchy. MP3 plays everywhere and usually produces smaller files at similar quality — the practical upgrade path.
Is MP2 the same as MP3?▼
No — MP2 is an older layer of the same MPEG audio family. MP3 compresses better, which is why it took over for music while MP2 remained in broadcasting.
Does converting MP2 lose quality?▼
A small amount when going to another lossy format, typically inaudible at high bitrates. For archiving broadcast rips, convert to FLAC instead.
Can I batch convert radio recordings?▼
Yes — drop multiple MP2 files and convert them all to MP3 or FLAC in one go, privately in your browser.
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