MPEG 2 Video Extension is a Windows video codec that is necessary for watching certain formats on the desktop. You are able to automatically integrate it into the operating system, facilitating native playback in Windows Media Player and other similar programs.

About MPEG 2

The software is designed to add MPEG 2 support to the OS. This video compression standard was widely adopted in the 1990s for use in DVDs, digital TV and satellite broadcasting. It offers users a good balance of file size and quality. However, newer containers such as H.264 and H.265 are more popular nowadays.

Compatible streams are decoded efficiently, guaranteeing smooth playback without interruptions or delays. Additionally, the codec consumes minimal hardware resources. This ensures full performance even on low end machines.

Use cases

One of the most common applications of MPEG 2 is facilitating DVD playback on the computer. Without the extension, some devices might return errors when trying to play movies recorded on optical media. Furthermore, the standard is still utilized today in different digital TV broadcasts.

Features

free to download and use;
helps you watch some types of media files on the computer;
supports MPG, VOB, AVI, TS and many other similar formats;
effectively decodes input streams to ensure uninterrupted playback;
does not require a lot of system resources to operate smoothly;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.