How to convert AVI to MPEG
- Add your .AVI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MPEG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MPEG file.
What to expect
- Video is re-encoded to lossy MPEG-1 or MPEG-2.
- MPEG-1/2 is less space-efficient than modern codecs, so the file can be larger at matching quality.
- Extra tracks, subtitles and chapters are not preserved in the program stream.
Frequently asked questions
Does AVI to MPEG keep the original quality?
No; the video is re-encoded to the older MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 standard, which is lossy. Quality can approach the source at a high bitrate but MPEG-1/2 is less efficient than modern codecs, so files tend to be larger for the same quality.
Why convert an AVI to MPEG?
MPEG-1/MPEG-2 is the technology behind Video CDs, DVDs and recorded TV, so it suits authoring to those formats and older players that expect it.
Where does an MPEG file open?
The free VLC media player opens it on any platform, and MPEG-1/2 is widely supported by disc players and legacy hardware. Note that .mpeg and .mpg are the same format.
What is lost in the conversion?
Re-encoding discards some detail, and MPEG program streams do not carry the multiple audio tracks, subtitles or chapters that richer containers support.
Programs that convert AVI: 4Free Video Converter · AMV Video Convert Tool · Any Video Converter FREE · AviDemux · ConvertXtoDVD · Cucusoft MPEG/AVI to DVD/VCD/SVCD Converter Pro · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate · Free Studio
