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Convert MPG to AVI

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 4, 2026
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Is it possible to convert MPG to AVI?
Yes - MPG converts to AVI.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

Upload your .mpg file above and download the converted .avi - it is free and your file is deleted after converting. The conversion re-encodes the video, so there is a small quality trade-off; only target AVI if your downstream software specifically requires it.

Also to AVI: MPEG4 · WLMP · MXF

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert MPG to AVI?

Some older video editors, DVD authoring tools, and legacy hardware players accept .AVI but reject MPEG program streams. AVI dominated Windows video workflows through the early 2000s, so certain capture-card pipelines and editing setups still expect it. Converting MPG to AVI lets those tools open the file without extra plugins or format workarounds.

How to convert MPG to AVI

HandBrake OPEN-SOURCE

Open your .mpg in HandBrake, select AVI as the output format on the Summary tab, then click Start Encode.

VirtualDub FREE

Open the .mpg in VirtualDub, choose File → Save as AVI, and select your preferred video codec.

FormatFactory FREE

Drag your .mpg into FormatFactory, pick AVI as the target format, and click Start.

Command line - ffmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i input.mpg -c:v libx264 -c:a libmp3lame output.avi to re-encode with H.264 video and MP3 audio.

Programs that convert MPG

Aimersoft iTransfer for Windows
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DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate
FormatFactory
ImTOO DPG Converter
iPhone Video Converter
Movavi VideoSuite Personal

About these formats

.MPG MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Video File

An MPG file is a video compressed with the older MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 standard - the format behind Video CDs, DVDs, and recorded TV. To play it, use the free VLC media player on any platform.…

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.AVI Audio Video Interleave

An AVI file is a video container created by Microsoft in 1992. To open one, use VLC media player - it includes the DivX/Xvid codecs old AVIs need and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android…

Open .AVI details →

Quality & what to watch

  • The conversion is a re-encode, not a container swap - some quality loss is unavoidable regardless of the tool you use.
  • AVI has a 2 GB file-size ceiling in its original spec; very long .mpg files may need splitting if the target player is old.
  • MPG files sometimes carry MP2 or AC-3 audio; AVI players expect MP3, so the audio stream is automatically transcoded.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert MPG to AVI without losing quality?
Not entirely - both formats use lossy compression and the re-encode introduces a small loss. At high-quality settings the difference is minimal, but it is not lossless.
Why does my converted AVI have no audio?
The source .mpg may carry MP2 or AC-3 audio that the AVI container or player does not support. Re-run ffmpeg with -c:a libmp3lame to force MP3 output.
Is AVI still a good format to use?
Only when a specific tool requires it. For general use, MP4 offers better compression, wider device support, and no file-size ceiling.
How long does the conversion take?
A one-hour .mpg file typically takes 5-20 minutes on a modern CPU; enabling hardware encoding (e.g., -c:v h264_nvenc in ffmpeg) can reduce that to 1-3 minutes.