Convert MPG and MPEG to MP4
MPG files from camcorders, TV recorders and old video CDs are big and awkward to play. Convert them to MP4 – usually much smaller at the same quality.
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How to convert MPG to MP4
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Add MPG or MPEG files
Drop .mpg or .mpeg files onto the tool. Camcorder .mts and .ts files work too.
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Keep the MP4 preset
MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video is re-encoded to H.264, which needs far less space for the same picture.
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Convert
The compatibility engine downloads once (about 30 MB) and runs on your device. Keep the tab open until it finishes.
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Download
Save the MP4 files, individually or as one ZIP.
MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MP4
The .mpg extension usually means an MPEG program stream with MPEG-1 video (the Video CD format of the 1990s) or MPEG-2 video (used by DVDs, digital TV and many standard-definition camcorders). Both are old codecs: they need two to three times the bitrate of H.264 for similar quality.
Converting to MP4 with H.264 therefore often makes the file much smaller while it looks the same – and MP4 plays on phones and in browsers, which MPG frequently doesn’t.
Interlaced video
TV recordings and camcorder footage are often interlaced, which shows as thin horizontal lines on moving objects. The conversion keeps the original frames; if you see combing on a computer screen, that comes from the source recording rather than the conversion.
Camcorder transport streams
Many HD camcorders save AVCHD video as .mts or .m2ts files, and TV tuners record .ts files. These use the MPEG transport stream format and can be added here too. They are converted to MP4 the same way, which makes them easy to edit, share and play on any device.
Archiving home videos
Old MPG recordings take up a lot of storage, and cloud photo libraries often won’t accept them. Converting a collection to MP4 typically saves space and makes every clip playable in Google Photos, iCloud or on a TV. Add the files in one go, then download them as a ZIP – and keep the originals until you have checked the copies.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my MP4 smaller than the MPG?
H.264 is much more efficient than MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, so it needs fewer bits for the same picture. Nothing important has been thrown away.
Can I convert DVD VOB files?
VOB files aren’t supported directly. If you have MPG files exported from a DVD, those work.
How long will it take?
Conversion runs in software, so a one-hour recording can take a while. A desktop or laptop is much faster than a phone.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. The whole conversion happens in your browser.
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