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.mpg File Extension

File Type MPEG Video File

Developer N/A
Category Video files
File Format Binary

MPG file type

MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) created standards for the MPG file format, which is very popular. These files include video, audio, and metadata altogether. The movies available on the Internet utilize MPG file format.

More Information

Screenshot of a .mpg file in Microsoft Windows Media Player 12

MPG file opened in Microsoft Windows Media Player 12

MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 audio and video compression is integrated into MPG files. A huge number of audio and video players support one of the popular lossy video/audio formats, MPEG-1. To overcome the issues with MPEG-1, the MPEG-2 format was then developed. MPEG-1 has a two-channel audio compression system and can’t meet the higher resolution video requirements.

PS or MPEG-PS is a container format. The MPG files store streams in them. To deliver streams efficiently, the MPG format includes audio, video, and metadata that are interleaved together.

A lot of media players can open and play MPG files. For Windows, you have Windows Media Player and for macOS, you have QuickTime Player as a default. However, alternatives like VLC Media Player or Elmedia Player are much more popular than the native players.

Programs that open MPG files

Windows
FMJ-Software Awave Studio
Microsoft Windows Media Player
CyberLink PowerDirector
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
Nullsoft Winamp
Apple QuickTime Player
Adobe Photoshop
ACD Systems ACDSee
Roxio Creator
CyberLink PowerProducer
Nero
Microsoft Visual Studio
Adobe Acrobat
CyberLink PowerDVD
MAGIX Sound Forge Pro
Linux
Adobe Acrobat
Macintosh
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
Nullsoft Winamp
Apple QuickTime Player
Eltima Elmedia Player
Adobe Photoshop
Roxio Toast
Adobe Acrobat
Roxio Popcorn
Adobe Flash
Adobe After Effects
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac
Apple iMovie
Wondershare Filmora
iOS
olimsoft OPlayer
Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player

About MPG Files

Our goal is to explain what .mpg file is used for for and how to open it.

File MPEG Video File usage cases for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS software listed on this page have been individually researched and verified using the FilesWiki team. We strive for 100% accuracy and only publish information about file formats that we have tested and verified.