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Convert MP4 to MPG

MP4 is great for sharing video anywhere — phones, social media, web and TVs, but MPG is the better choice for DVD players, VCDs and older camcorders. Convert MP4 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 MP4 to MPG

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more MP4 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.

    MP4 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.

    MP4MPG
    Full nameMPEG-4 Part 14MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 Video
    TypeVideoVideo
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMPEGMPEG
    Introduced20011993
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Android✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About MP4 and MPG

    MP4: MP4 is the universal video format. With H.264 video and AAC audio it plays on every iPhone, Android phone, smart TV, browser, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube.

    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 MP4 to MPG on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your MP4, make sure MPG is selected and tap Convert. The MPG file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting MP4 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 MP4 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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