How to convert MOV to MPG
- Add your .MOV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MPG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MPG file.
What to expect
- Re-encoding H.264/HEVC to MPEG-1/MPEG-2 is lossy; the MPG cannot regain detail dropped in the process.
- For comparable quality the MPG is usually larger, since MPEG-1/MPEG-2 compresses less efficiently than the source codec.
- An MPEG program stream carries a single video/audio program; chapters and multiple tracks from the MOV are not retained.
Frequently asked questions
Is MOV to MPG a lossless conversion?
No. MPG is MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video, so the H.264/HEVC content of a MOV is re-encoded into an older, less efficient codec. Re-encoding is lossy, and .mpg and .mpeg are the same format.
Why convert MOV to MPG?
MPG is the format behind Video CDs, DVDs and recorded TV, so people convert to it for compatibility with DVD-authoring tools and older players that expect an MPEG-1/MPEG-2 program stream.
How do I play the MPG file that comes out?
The free VLC media player plays MPG on any platform, and legacy DVD/VCD software reads it directly. For a smaller or phone-friendly result you would instead convert to MP4.
What gets dropped going from MOV to MPG?
Modern-codec efficiency is lost, so files tend to be larger for the same quality, and container extras such as chapters, extra audio tracks and QuickTime metadata do not survive the move to a program stream.
Programs that convert MOV: Aimersoft iTransfer for Windows · Alldj Video Converter · AviDemux · ConvertXtoDVD · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate · Free Studio · Freemake Video Converter · iPhone Video Converter
