How to convert MOV to MPG
To convert MOV to MPG, upload your MOV file, choose MPG as the output format and press Convert. The finished MPG file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns MOV videos into MPG files in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. When the video and audio inside your MOV file can be placed in MPG as they are, the streams are copied without re-encoding, which is faster and keeps the original quality. Otherwise the video is re-encoded as MPEG-2 video with MP2 audio.
Reasons to switch from MOV to MPG
- Opens in almost every legacy player
- Common output of older cameras and TV tuners
- Easy to cut without re-encoding
- Plays on: Windows, VLC, DVD players, older TVs and legacy editors
What to expect from this conversion
- Expect a larger file than the MOV original, because MPG is a less efficient format for the same quality.
- MPG output is MPEG-2 video with MP2 audio, the classic combination that older players understand.
- MPG is a legacy format. Convert to it only when an older player or device requires it, since MOV is better for everyday use.
- The first audio track is kept. Subtitle tracks, extra audio tracks and chapters are not included in the converted file.
MOV vs MPG
| Property | MOV | MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | QuickTime File Format | MPEG Video |
| Released | 1991, Apple | 1993, Moving Picture Experts Group |
| Generation | Modern | Legacy |
| Typical file size | Medium | Large |
| Plays on | macOS, iOS, QuickTime Player, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro and VLC | Windows, VLC, DVD players, older TVs and legacy editors |
| Best for | editing in Final Cut Pro or iMovie; archiving iPhone footage | older cameras and capture cards; DVD-compatible workflows |
Steps to convert MOV to MPG
- Drop your MOV video file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MPG is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new MPG file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Leave Fast mode on to keep the original quality whenever the streams can be copied.
- Pick a lower resolution if the file is for a phone or messaging app.
- Use Mute if you only need the picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert MOV to MPG?
Upload your MOV file, make sure MPG is the selected target and press Convert. When the progress bar finishes, download the MPG file. No account or software is needed.
Is the MOV to MPG converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Will I lose quality when converting MOV to MPG?
Not necessarily. If the video and audio streams already fit inside MPG, they are copied without re-encoding, so quality stays identical. If the file has to be re-encoded, the High setting keeps almost all visible detail, while Small trades some detail for a smaller file.
Why is my MPG file larger than the MOV original?
Expect a larger file than the MOV original, because MPG is a less efficient format for the same quality. Choosing a lower quality or resolution reduces the size further.
Which devices can play MPG files?
MPG files play on Windows, VLC, DVD players, older TVs and legacy editors.
How large a file can I upload?
You can upload videos up to 500 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.