MPG is MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video: the format of video CDs, DVDs, early digital cameras and TV recorders. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back. MPG files can be saved as WEBP, GIF, MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, on our server.
What is a MPG file?
MPG – MPEG video (MPG). MPG is MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video: the format of video CDs, DVDs, early digital cameras and TV recorders. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back.
How to convert a MPG file
- Click Select File, or drop your .mpg files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example WEBP.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
MPG at a glance
| MPG | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Moving pictures and sound |
| Editable | In video editors |
| Created by | MPEG, 1993 |
| Best for | DVD-era video |
Frequently asked questions
What is a MPG file?
MPG is MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video: the format of video CDs, DVDs, early digital cameras and TV recorders. Converting makes a new file: the video is decoded and encoded again, so converting from a format that lost detail never brings it back.
How do I open a MPG file?
VLC plays almost every video format, MPG included, and so does the player on most computers. For a phone or a TV, MP4 is the safest choice. To read it anywhere, convert it to MP4 here.
Is converting MPG files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my MPG files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because converting video needs ffmpeg, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
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