How to convert XVID to MPG
- Add your .XVID 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
- The video is re-encoded to MPEG-1/MPEG-2 - a lossy step; .mpg and .mpeg are the same format.
- The older, less efficient codec often produces a larger file than the Xvid source at comparable quality.
- Chapters and rich metadata are not carried over.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MPG output as sharp as the XVID source?
Not quite. The Xvid video is re-encoded to MPEG-1/MPEG-2, which is lossy, so some detail is lost; .mpg and .mpeg are the same format, so this behaves identically to an MPEG conversion.
Why convert XVID to MPG?
MPG is the classic format for Video CDs, DVDs and recorded TV, so converting targets older DVD players and hardware that predates MPEG-4. For current phones and streaming, MP4 is a better fit.
What opens an MPG file?
VLC plays MPG on any platform, and legacy DVD and set-top players that support MPEG-1/MPEG-2 will read it. It is well suited to old hardware rather than modern mobile or web players.
Does the file size change?
It often grows. MPEG-1/MPEG-2 is less efficient than the MPEG-4 ASP codec Xvid uses, so keeping similar quality can mean a larger file.
Programs that convert XVID: Freemake Video Converter · Alldj Video Converter · ConvertXtoDVD · ImTOO DPG Converter · MediaCoder · Movavi Video Converter Personal · PSP Movie Converter · Ultimate Video Converter
