How to convert MPEG to MP3
- Add your .MPEG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MP3 in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MP3 file.
What to expect
- The audio inside an
.mpegis often MPEG-1 Layer II (MP2) or AC-3; re-encoding to MP3 adds a second generation of lossy compression. - DVD-sourced
.mpegfiles may carry 5.1 surround audio; MP3 is stereo only, so the track is downmixed automatically. - Use a bitrate of 192 kbps or higher to minimise audible quality loss.
Frequently asked questions
Does the MP3 keep the video?
No - MP3 is audio-only. The video is discarded and only the soundtrack is saved.
Will the audio sound worse than the original?
Slightly, because the audio is re-encoded. At 192 kbps or above the difference is rarely noticeable for most listening.
Can I extract only part of the audio?
Yes with ffmpeg: add
-ss 00:01:00 -t 00:00:30 before the output filename to grab 30 seconds starting at one minute.Is there a built-in way on Windows or macOS?
No - neither Windows nor macOS includes a built-in audio extractor for MPEG, so a free tool like VLC or our converter is the practical choice.
Programs that convert MPEG: Free Studio · Hamster Free Video Converter · iPad Video Converter Factory Pro · MediaCoder · Video Edit Magic · WinX Video Converter · Xilisoft Video Converter · Icecream Media Converter
