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Convert MPG to AMR - Extract Compact Audio from Video

Extract audio from MPG videos as AMR. Perfect for mobile voice clips and compact audio files.

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Why Convert MPG to AMR?

MPG files are a legacy video format that often contain audio you need to extract. AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) is a speech-optimized audio codec designed specifically for mobile devices. When you need the audio from an MPG video in the smallest possible file size for voice content, AMR is the format to choose.

This conversion is particularly useful for extracting dialogue, voiceovers, or spoken content from older videos. AMR files are remarkably compact while maintaining clear speech intelligibility.

How to Convert MPG to AMR

  1. Upload your MPG file - Drag and drop or click to select your video
  2. Select AMR as output - Choose AMR from the audio format options
  3. Download your audio - Get your extracted AMR file instantly

The entire process happens in your browser. No software installation required, no account needed.

Understanding the Formats

What is MPG?

MPG (also written as MPEG) is a video container format that was widely used in the late 1990s and 2000s. Many DVD recordings, TV captures, and early digital videos were saved as MPG files. While newer formats have largely replaced MPG, millions of these files still exist in personal archives.

What is AMR?

AMR is an audio codec developed specifically for speech compression. It was adopted by 3GPP as the standard speech codec for GSM and 3G mobile networks. In our testing, AMR files are typically 10-12 times smaller than equivalent MP3 files, though this comes at the cost of music quality. AMR excels at voice but is not designed for music.

When AMR Makes Sense

Voice Recordings and Dialogue

If your MPG contains interviews, lectures, podcasts, or any primarily spoken content, AMR captures it efficiently. The format was literally designed for human voice.

Mobile Device Storage

Need to save space on an older phone or device with limited storage? AMR files are incredibly compact. A 10-minute voice recording might be under 1 MB.

Voice Messages and Voicemail

Many mobile messaging systems still use AMR as their native format. Extracting audio to AMR means no additional conversion needed for these platforms.

When to Choose a Different Format

AMR is specialized for speech. For other audio types, consider these alternatives:

  • MPG to MP3 - For music, background audio, or content that will be played on standard media players
  • MPG to WAV - For uncompressed audio when you need to edit the extracted sound
  • MPG to AAC - For Apple device compatibility with good compression

AMR is purpose-built for voice. If your MPG contains music or complex audio, MP3 or AAC will preserve quality better.

Browser-Based Conversion

Our converter works entirely in your web browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook - any operating system
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge - all modern browsers
  • Works on phones and tablets too

Your files are processed locally. The MPG file and extracted AMR audio never leave your device.

Pro Tip

AMR has two variants: AMR-NB (narrowband) for phone-quality speech and AMR-WB (wideband) for higher quality. For extracting dialogue from videos, standard AMR-NB is usually sufficient and produces smaller files.

Common Mistake

Using AMR for music content. AMR was literally designed for voice only - it actively filters out frequencies that music needs. Always use MP3 or AAC if your MPG contains any music.

Best For

Extracting spoken content like interviews, lectures, dialogue, or voiceovers from old MPG videos when file size matters. Perfect for archiving voice content or sharing on mobile networks.

Not Recommended

Any audio with music, sound effects, or complex audio mixing. Also avoid if you need high-fidelity audio for editing - AMR compression is lossy and voice-optimized.

Frequently Asked Questions

AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) is an audio codec optimized for speech compression. It was developed for mobile phone networks and creates very small files while maintaining voice clarity. AMR is not designed for music.

No. AMR is specifically designed for speech, not music. For music content, convert to MP3 or AAC instead. AMR will make music sound noticeably degraded.

AMR files are typically 10-12 times smaller than equivalent MP3 files. A 10-minute voice recording might be under 1 MB in AMR format, compared to 10+ MB in MP3.

Most modern media players support AMR, including VLC Media Player. Windows Media Player may require a codec. If you have playback issues, VLC is a free solution that handles AMR reliably.

Most Android phones play AMR natively since it was a standard mobile format. iPhones, computers with VLC, and many feature phones also support AMR. It has broad mobile device compatibility.

Yes, MPG and MPEG refer to the same video format family. MPG is simply a shorter file extension for MPEG video files. Both work identically for conversion purposes.

Yes. Upload multiple MPG files and convert them all to AMR in a single batch. This saves time when processing a collection of videos.

AMR provides clear, intelligible speech at very low bitrates. Voice recordings sound natural and easy to understand. However, background music or complex sounds will be noticeably compressed.

Yes, completely free. No account required, no watermarks added, no limits on conversions. Just upload your MPG and download your AMR.

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