MPG converter, in your browser.
Convert MPG (MPEG) files to MP4, MP3, MOV and WebM and more, or turn other files into MPG. Everything on this page is converted in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
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About MPG
MPG files hold MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video, the formats of Video CDs, DVDs and early digital camcorders. They are large by modern standards and do not play in browsers.
MPG does not play in browsers or on phones and is far larger than MP4. MPG is what DVD authoring tools and some broadcast systems expect.
- Stands for
- MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 video
- Type
- Video format
- Compression
- Lossy
- Usually contains
- MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video with MP2 audio
- Introduced
- 1993, by the Moving Picture Experts Group
- Opens in
- VLC, Windows Media Player, DVD software; not browsers or phones
- Best for
- DVDs, Video CDs and old camcorder footage
- File extension
- .mpg, .mpeg
- MIME type
- video/mpeg
Questions
How do I open an MPG file?
MPG opens in: VLC, Windows Media Player, DVD software; not browsers or phones. If your device or app cannot open it, convert it to MP4 or MP3 above.
What can I convert MPG to?
toany converts MPG to MP4, MP3, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, TS, GIF, WebP, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, WAV and FLAC.
What can I convert to MPG?
toany creates MPG files from MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP and TS.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Every MPG conversion listed here runs inside your browser. The files stay on your device.
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