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Basic information about MPEG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MPEG(*.MPEG or *.mpeg), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MPEG file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MPEG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MPEG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MPEG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MPEG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MPEG file?
  • How to open a MPEG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MPEG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MPEG file?
  • How to convert MPEG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MPEG file format?


1.Detail information about MPEG file extension: MPEG Movie

File type MPEG Movie Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MPEG file is a MPEG Movie. Popular video format standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG); compressed using MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression; often used for creating movies that are distributed over the Internet.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPEG files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Apple QuickTime Player
Apple iTunes
Nullsoft Winamp
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
Other movie player
4Free Video Converter
Alldj Video Converter
ALLPlayer
AMV Video Convert Tool
Any Video Converter FREE
Apple TV Video Converter
AviDemux
BS.Player
ConvertXtoDVD
DASHEncoder
DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate
Free Studio
Free Video Converter
Freemake Video Converter
Hamster Free Video Converter
ImTOO DPG Converter
iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
iPhone Video Converter
jetAudio
KMPlayer
MediaCoder
Microsoft Expression Encoder
Movavi Video Converter Personal
Movavi VideoSuite Personal
MPlayer
Portable VLC Media Player
PSP Movie Converter
Sothink Movie DVD Maker
Ultimate Video Converter
VirtualDub
VLC media player
WinX Video Converter
Xilisoft DVD Creator
Zune Video Converter

macOS
Apple QuickTime Player
Apple iTunes
Roxio Toast 16
Roxio Popcorn
Eltima Elmedia Player
Other movie player
Adapter
Aimersoft Video Converter
ffmpegX
FLV Crunch
Movavi DVD Ripper
Wondershare DVD Creator
Wondershare Video Converter
Xilisoft iPhone Ringtone Maker

Linux
Totem
Transcoder
Xine

Android
antvplayer Media Converter
VLC media player for Android

iOS
PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player
VLC Media Player for iOS



How to convert MPEG files to another file format?

There are 31 records in our database eligible for MPEG files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MPEG to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to MPEG file format?

There are 59 records in our database eligible for another files to MPEG file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MPEG conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a MPEG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MPEG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MPEG extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MPEG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MPEG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MPEG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MPEG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MPEG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MPEG file is damaged.
  • Whether the MPEG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MPEG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MPEG file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MPEG file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MPEG file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MPEG file.

If the MPEG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.