How to convert MOV to MPEG
- Add your .MOV 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
- The video is re-encoded from H.264/HEVC to older MPEG-1/MPEG-2, a lossy step that cannot recover detail later.
- Expect a larger file for equivalent quality, because MPEG-1/MPEG-2 is much less efficient than modern codecs.
- Chapters, multiple audio tracks and QuickTime metadata from the MOV are not carried into an MPEG program stream.
Frequently asked questions
Will MOV to MPEG keep the original quality?
No. MPEG here means MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video, an older standard, so the H.264/HEVC video in a MOV must be re-encoded to a less efficient codec. That is a lossy step, and matching the original sharpness usually requires a noticeably larger file.
Why would someone convert MOV to MPEG?
MPEG-1/MPEG-2 is the technology behind Video CDs, DVDs and older broadcast/recorded-TV workflows, so the conversion exists to feed legacy players and authoring tools that expect that stream rather than modern H.264.
What opens an MPEG file after conversion?
The free VLC media player opens MPEG on any platform, and most legacy DVD/VCD and set-top software accepts it too. The extensions .mpeg and .mpg refer to the same format.
Why is the MPEG file larger than the MOV?
MPEG-1/MPEG-2 compresses far less efficiently than the H.264/HEVC typically used in a MOV, so preserving comparable quality takes more bits and therefore more storage for the same footage.
Programs that convert MOV: Alldj Video Converter · AMV Video Convert Tool · AviDemux · ConvertXtoDVD · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate · Free Studio · iPhone Video Converter · MediaCoder
