MPEG is a set of standards developed by and named after the Moving Picture Experts Group. The most popular formats in this class are MPEG‑1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4.
Generally when someone talks about an MPEG format, they mean MPEG-1 or MPEG-2. Files in these formats usually have the .mpg extension. Although MPEG videos are widely used, the majority of tablets and phones don’t support this format. To make sure your movie will play on your device, you need to convert it to a more flexible format. One of the best choices is MP4 (MPEG-4) – a newer format in the MPEG class.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to convert .mpg files in three different ways: via an online platform, free software, and SuperSpeed Video Converter.
Part 1. Use the SuperSpeed MPEG-to-MP4 Converter
SuperSpeed Video Converter –Easy-to-Use Software to Change Media File Formats
- Convert MPG to MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, and many other video formats
- Extract audio from videos and save as MP3, WMA, or M4R
- Make the most of the program’s video editing features – crop, rotate, stabilize, add titles and watermarks, and more.
- Take advantage of the intuitive interface and high-speed conversion
- Import converted files to your Android, iOS, or Windows device
- Use the Device Detection feature to find the best preset for your device
- Download the version for your computer: Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10 or macOS 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12
SuperSpeed Video Converter provides a huge selection of media formats to choose from. It makes conversion really easy, even for a beginner. Download the installation file for your OS and follow these steps to convert MPEG to MP4 or vice versa.
Step 1.Install and Launch the MPG-to-MP4 Converter
Launch the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions. When the installation is complete, double-click on the program icon on the desktop to start the app.
Step 2.Locate the Files You’re Going to Convert
Click the Add Media button in the top left corner, then select the Add Video option. In the new window, find and select the files you want to convert, then click Open. All the selected files will be added to the program.
Step 3.Select the Desired Format
In the Video tab, locate the MP4 profile group and choose the profile that best meets your needs.
If you want to convert MP4 to MPEG, locate the MPG profiles and select one of the available presets.
Step 4.Start Converting the Files
Select the folder in which to save the converted files by clicking the Directory icon in the lower part of the program screen, browsing to the desired destination, and clicking Select Folder. Then click the Convert button to launch the process.
That’s it for the SuperSpeed MPEG-to-MP4 converter. Thanks to its intuitive and easy-to-understand interface, changing formats with this program is really easy. Just give it a try!
Part 2. Use an MP4-to-MPEG Converter That’s Free
Another way to change the format of your files is to use a free MPG-to-MP4 converter. You can find plenty of these programs on the internet. Generally, they’re harder for a beginner to use, and the conversion settings may seem confusing without a comprehensive guide. Here’s an example of how to convert video with the VLC Media Player freeware.
Step 1.Download and Install the Free Converter
Follow the link below to download the program for your operating system.
Launch the installation file and follow the installation instructions. When the process is complete, start the app.
Step 2.Add Your MPG or MP4 Files to the Program
In the Media menu, click the Convert / Save item. Or use the Ctrl + R shortcut.
Click Add and browse to the files you want to convert. Select them and click Open. You’ll see all the selected files added to the dialogue window.
Step 3.Set the Required Format
Open the Profile list and choose Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4) or Video - H.265 + MP3 (MP4). If you need to convert to MPEG, select the Video - MPEG-2 + MPGA (TS) profile, then click the Edit selected profile button to the right of the Profile list. In the Encapsulation tab in the dialogue window, choose MPEG-PS and click Save.
Step 4.Choose the Target Folder and Launch the Conversion
If you’ve only added one file to the program, click the Browse button and locate the folder containing that file. In the File name field, enter the new name for your file with the extension (e.g. ‘Video.mp4’ or ‘Video.mpg’). Click Save and then Start to launch the conversion. If you’ve selected multiple files, they will be saved to the same folders as the originals. If you need some way to distinguish between the originals and the converted files, check the Append ‘-converted’ to filename option and then click Start.
Now you know how to use an MP4-to-MPEG converter that’s free. But there’s still one more way to convert files, and that’s to use an online converter. Let’s talk about this third option a little more.