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Basic information about MPG file

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

There are 1 file types using the MPG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MPG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MPG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MPG file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MPG file?
How to open a MPG file?
What programs do I need to open a MPG file?
What programs help to create and edit a MPG file?
How to convert MPG files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MPG file format?

1.Detail information about MPG file extension: MPEG Video File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPG files
File type	MPEG Video File	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	MPG file is a MPEG Video File. An MPG file is a common video file that uses a digital video format standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). It stores video, audio, and metadata interleaved together. MPG files are often used for creating movies that are distributed on the Internet.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Windows Media Player VideoLAN VLC media player Nullsoft Winamp CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra CyberLink PowerDVD 17 CyberLink PowerProducer 6 Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate Other movie player 4Free Video Converter Aimersoft iTransfer Alldj Video Converter ALLPlayer AMV Video Convert Tool Any DVD Converter Aoao Video to Picture Converter AviDemux BS.Player ConvertXtoDVD Cucusoft MPEG/AVI to DVD/VCD/SVCD Converter Pro DASHEncoder DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate FormatFactory Free Studio Free Video Converter Freemake Video Converter Hamster Free Video Converter ImTOO DPG Converter iPad Video Converter Factory Pro iPhone Video Converter iTunes KMPlayer MediaCoder Microsoft Expression Encoder Movavi Video Converter Personal Movavi VideoSuite Personal Portable VLC Media Player PSP Movie Converter QuickTime Player Sothink Movie DVD Maker SUPER Ultimate Video Converter VirtualDub WinX Video Converter Xilisoft DVD Creator Zune Video Converter
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player VideoLAN VLC media player Eltima Elmedia Player Adobe Flash Professional CC Other movie player Adapter Aimersoft DVD Ripper Aimersoft Video Converter ffmpegX FLV Crunch iSkysoft Video Converter iVI - iTunes Video Importer Movavi DVD Ripper Smart Converter Wondershare DVD Creator
Linux	VideoLAN VLC media player Totem Transcoder Xine
iOS	olimsoft OPlayer OPlayer HD VLC Media Player for iOS

How to convert MPG files to another file format?

There are 37 records in our database eligible for MPG files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MPG to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to MPG file format?

There are 56 records in our database eligible for another files to MPG file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MPG conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a MPG 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.MPG”。

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 MPG extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the MPG 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.

MPG to 3GP	MPG to AC3	MPG to AMV	MPG to APK
MPG to ASF	MPG to AVC	MPG to AVI	MPG to BIK
MPG to DASH	MPG to DIVX	MPG to DVR-MS	MPG to F4V
MPG to FLV	MPG to GIF	MPG to H264	MPG to M1V
MPG to M2T	MPG to M2TS	MPG to M4V	MPG to MKV
MPG to MOV	MPG to MP3	MPG to MP4	MPG to MPEG
MPG to MPG4	MPG to MPV	MPG to MTS	MPG to RM
MPG to SWF	MPG to TRP	MPG to TS	MPG to TXT
MPG to VOB	MPG to WEBM	MPG to WMA	MPG to WMV
MPG to XVID

3GP to MPG	AVC to MPG	BIK to MPG	MTS to MPG
M4V to MPG	AVI to MPG	MP4 to MPG	VOB to MPG
DASH to MPG	3GPP2 to MPG	WEBM to MPG	M2TS to MPG
M2S to MPG	FLV to MPG	TRP to MPG	264 to MPG
RM to MPG	MPEG to MPG	DVR MS to MPG	WMV to MPG
MOV to MPG	TS to MPG	M2T to MPG	MKV to MPG
IFV to MPG	EXE to MPG	TVS to MPG	UNDF to MPG
MXF to MPG	DSB to MPG	JPEG to MPG	VPJ to MPG
APK to MPG	SWF to MPG	MP3 to MPG	DVR-MS to MPG
WVE to MPG	WMA to MPG	N3R to MPG	VPG to MPG
DIVX to MPG	VEP to MPG	TREC to MPG	VRO to MPG
H261 to MPG	F4V to MPG	3G2 to MPG	ASF to MPG
H264 to MPG	STX to MPG	CED to MPG	DAV to MPG
XVID to MPG	H263 to MPG	F4F to MPG	DV4 to MPG