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Basic information about MPEG1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MPEG1（*.MPEG1 or *.mpeg1）, 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 MPEG1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MPEG1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MPEG1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MPEG1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MPEG1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MPEG1 file?
  • How to open a MPEG1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MPEG1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MPEG1 file?
  • How to convert MPEG1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MPEG1 file format?


1.Detail information about MPEG1 file extension: MPEG-1 Video File

File type MPEG-1 Video File Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description MPEG1 file is a MPEG-1 Video File. Video file compressed using the MPEG-1 codec; may include both audio and video, though the audio track may use a separate type of compression; can be opened and played back by most media players.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPEG1 files

Windows		 VideoLAN VLC media player
Apple iTunes

macOS		 VideoLAN VLC media player
Apple iTunes

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player

Android		 VLC media player for Android



Can't open a MPEG1 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.MPEG1”。

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 MPEG1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MPEG1 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 MPEG1 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 MPEG1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MPEG1 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 MPEG1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MPEG1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the MPEG1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MPEG1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MPEG1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MPEG1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MPEG1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MPEG1 file.

If the MPEG1 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.