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Convert MPG to MP4 – Modernize Your Video Files

Convert MPG videos to MP4 for playback on smartphones and tablets.

Step 1: Upload your files

You can also Drag and drop files.

Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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Step 1: Upload your files

You can also Drag and drop files.

Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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Have Old MPG Files?

MPG files are a holdover from the DVD and early digital camera era. These files often won't play on modern phones, can't upload to social media, and take up more storage space than necessary.

Converting to MP4 solves all these problems. Your old home videos, camera recordings, and archived content become playable on any modern device with smaller file sizes.

How to Convert MPG to MP4

Upload your MPG file – Select your legacy video file
Confirm MP4 output – MP4 ensures universal device compatibility
Download your file – Get your modernized video

Conversion happens in your browser—fast, private, no software needed.

Why MPG Files Need Converting

Phone compatibility – Most smartphones won't play MPG natively
Social media – YouTube, Facebook, Instagram prefer MP4
File size – MPG uses older, less efficient compression
Smart TVs – Many don't support legacy MPG formats

MP4 with H.264 encoding solves all these issues.

Common Sources of MPG Files

Old Camcorders

Digital camcorders from the 2000s often recorded in MPG format. These precious family videos deserve conversion to modern format.

DVD Rips

If you ripped your DVD collection to MPG files, converting to MP4 creates a more portable and efficient archive.

Screen Recordings

Some older screen capture software defaulted to MPG. Converting makes these recordings shareable.

TV Captures

Old TV tuner cards and DVRs saved content as MPG. Convert for modern device playback.

File Size Benefits

H.264 compression in MP4 is dramatically more efficient:

Typical savings – 30-60% smaller files
Same quality – No visible quality difference
Free up storage – Reclaim disk space from old archives

A 2GB MPG file might become a 700MB MP4 with identical visual quality.

Preserving Home Videos

Home videos are irreplaceable. Converting MPG to MP4 ensures:

Long-term accessibility – MP4 will be supported for decades
Easy sharing – Send to family, upload to cloud storage
Device playback – Watch on any phone, tablet, or TV

Don't let old format limitations hide your family memories.

Batch Convert Your Collection

Have a folder full of old MPG files? Upload multiple videos and convert them all to MP4 at once. Modernize your entire video archive in one session.

Works on Any Device

Convert MPG to MP4 in your browser:

Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
iPhone, iPad, Android

Pro Tip

Before batch converting old home videos, play the MPG files to identify which ones are worth keeping. Converting everything wastes time—curate first, then convert the keepers.

Common Mistake

Storing both MPG and MP4 versions indefinitely. Once you've verified the MP4 quality is acceptable, delete the larger MPG files to reclaim significant storage space.

Best For

Modernizing home video collections, preparing old recordings for sharing or social media, and reducing storage requirements for video archives.

Not Recommended

Don't convert if you're about to edit the video—work with the original in your editor, then export to MP4 as the final step.

Frequently Asked Questions

MPG (or MPEG) is a video format using MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression. It was common for DVDs, early digital cameras, and broadcast recording. The extension .mpg and .mpeg are interchangeable.

Smartphones optimize for modern formats like MP4 (H.264/H.265). MPEG-1/MPEG-2 decoders aren't typically included. Converting to MP4 enables native playback.

No noticeable quality loss with proper settings. H.264 encoding preserves the visual quality of your MPG source while being more space-efficient.

Typically 30-60% smaller files. A 1GB MPG might become 400-700MB as MP4 with identical perceived quality.

Yes, they're the same format. .mpg is simply a shortened file extension for MPEG video. Both convert to MP4 identically.

YouTube may accept MPG, but MP4 is recommended for faster processing and better results. Converting first ensures optimal upload.

After verifying the MP4 looks correct, keeping MPG files wastes storage. The MP4 contains the same content more efficiently. Keep originals only for irreplaceable content until you're confident.

Depends on file size. A typical home video (500MB-2GB) converts in 1-5 minutes. Large files take longer.