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Convert MOV to MPG

MOV is great for iPhone recordings and video editing on Mac, but MPG is the better choice for DVD players, VCDs and older camcorders. Convert MOV to MPG in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Fit
    Mirror
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert MOV to MPG

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more MOV files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that MPG is selected. Use Advanced options for resolution, size or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your MPG downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    MOV vs MPG

    Both formats are lossy, so the video is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.

    MOVMPG
    Full nameApple QuickTime MovieMPEG-1 / MPEG-2 Video
    TypeVideoVideo
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byAppleMPEG
    Introduced19911993
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows◐ Partly / with an app✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About MOV and MPG

    MOV: MOV is Apple's QuickTime format and the default for videos recorded on iPhone. Recent iPhones record MOV files in HEVC (H.265), which many Windows PCs and older Android phones can't play.

    MPG: MPG (MPEG) is the classic video format of VCDs, DVDs and older camcorders, playable on almost any DVD player.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert MOV to MPG on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your MOV, make sure MPG is selected and tap Convert. The MPG file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting MOV to MPG reduce quality?
    Both formats are lossy, so the video is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.
    Is this MOV to MPG converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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