How to convert a .MPG file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .MPG 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 .MPG 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 .MPG file?
Everything worth knowing about MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Video File.
An MPG file is a video compressed with the older MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 standard, the format behind Video CDs, DVDs, and recorded TV. To play it, use the free VLC media player on any platform. To make it smaller or phone-friendly, convert it to MP4 with HandBrake. The extensions .mpg and .mpeg mean the same format.
Programs that open .MPG files
- Windows
- Windows Media Player, VLC media player
- macOS
- VLC media player, Elmedia Player
- Linux
- VLC media player, GNOME Videos (Totem)
- Android
- VLC for Android
- iOS
- VLC for Mobile
| Full name | MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Video File |
|---|---|
| Developer | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG / ISO/IEC) |
| First released | MPEG-1: 1993 (ISO/IEC 11172); MPEG-2: 1995 (ISO/IEC 13818) |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | video/mpeg |
| Signature | 00 00 01 BA (MPEG Program Stream pack-start code 0x000001BA) |
Related viewers
Other free tools to open and preview your files.
Is my .MPG file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .MPG 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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