MPG files hold MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video, used by camcorders, DVDs (as VOB files) and old digital TV recordings.
Browsers can’t play MPEG-2, so the page loads ffmpeg (about 32 MB, once) and re-encodes to H.264 with AAC sound. The MP4 is usually much smaller than the original at the same quality. The video never leaves your device. It is read and saved by your browser, so there is no upload, no queue and no copy on a server.
How to convert MPG to MP4
- Drop your MPG file on the box above.
- MP4 is already selected. You can pick another format if you need one.
- Press Convert to MP4 and download the new file.
Questions
Can I convert a DVD?
You can convert unprotected VOB files from a DVD folder one by one. Copy-protected discs are not supported.
Why is the MP4 smaller?
H.264 needs about half the data of MPEG-2 for the same picture.
Will interlaced lines show?
Interlaced TV video can show fine lines on fast motion. The picture is otherwise kept as recorded.