Convert MPG to MKV
MPG is great for DVD players, VCDs and older camcorders, but MKV is the better choice for movies with multiple audio tracks and subtitles. Convert MPG to MKV in seconds, right in your browser.
- No upload — 100% private
- Fast, lossless when possible
- Free & unlimited
- Works on iPhone & Android
Keep this tab open — the conversion runs on your device, nothing is uploaded.
Add more files above to keep converting.
How to convert MPG to MKV
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Tap Choose files and select one or more MPG files (or drag them in).
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Check that MKV is selected. Use Advanced options for resolution, size or trimming.
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Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.
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Your MKV downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.
MPG vs MKV
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.
| MPG | MKV | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 Video | Matroska Video |
| Type | Video | Video |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Developed by | MPEG | Matroska.org |
| Introduced | 1993 | 2002 |
| Plays on iPhone | ◐ Partly / with an app | ✕ No |
| Plays on Android | ◐ Partly / with an app | ◐ Partly / with an app |
| Plays on Windows | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Plays on Mac | ✓ Yes | ◐ Partly / with an app |
About MPG and MKV
MPG: MPG (MPEG) is the classic video format of VCDs, DVDs and older camcorders, playable on almost any DVD player.
MKV: MKV is a flexible open container that can hold unlimited video, audio and subtitle tracks. It is popular for movies and anime but isn't supported by iPhone or most TVs out of the box.
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