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MPG File Extension

MPG file extension is created by Developer, also known as MPEG Video File. MPG has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open MPG files in Microsoft Windows Media Player program.



MPEG Video File Type

MPEG Video File Type
Extension .mpg
Developer Not Available
Popularity 5.0 (3292 Votes)
Mime Type audio/mpeg
Default Program Microsoft Windows Media Player
Category Common File Types
Format Binary
Updated 11/1/2024

What is a MPG File Type?

MPG usually includes MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 audio and video compression. MPEG @-@1 is one of the most used loss video formats in the world since it is supported by a large number of video and audio applications. MPEG-2 has been developed to improve the flaws of MPEG-1, which includes only two-channel audio compression and insufficient support for high-resolution requests.

MPG files are saved in a stream format called PS or MPEG-PS. It stores audio, video and metadata that have been integrated into one stream for efficient delivery.

If you receive an MPG file there are a lot of applications that you can use for the' open. Windows Media is delivered with Windows and QuickTime is delivered with MacOS. There are many free and commercial applications, such as VLC Media Player and Elmedia Player.



Free online MPG Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .MPG (MPEG Video File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to MPG, merge, split and compare the MPG files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



MPG Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the MPEG Video File .MPG File Extensions while opening the .MPG files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MPG Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for MPEG Video File on your system such as Microsoft Windows Media Player.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program for *.mpg (MPEG Video File) files.

    Associate MPG Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.MPG (e.g example.mpg) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .mpg files.

    Associate MPG Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.MPG (e.g example.mpg) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Media Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Windows Media Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for MPG File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MPG files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open MPG File on Windows

Software License Developer
ACD Systems ACDSee image. ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows Commercial Adobe
Adobe After Effects image. Adobe After Effects 2020 for Windows Commercial Adobe
FMJ-Software Awave Studio image. FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows Shareware FMJ-Software
Roxio Creator image. Roxio Creator NXT PRO 5 for Windows Commercial Roxio
Wondershare Filmora image. Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows Commercial Wondershare
Adobe Flash image. Adobe Flash CC for Windows Commercial Adobe
Blackmagic Design Fusion image. Blackmagic Design Fusion 8 for Windows Commercial Blackmagic Design
Adobe InDesign image. Adobe InDesign 2020 for Windows Commercial Adobe
IrfanView image. IrfanView 4 for Windows Freeware IrfanView
CyberLink Media Suite image. CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Nero image. Nero 2019 for Windows Commercial Nero
Audials One image. Audials One 2018 for Windows Commercial Audials
Adobe Photoshop image. Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows Commercial Adobe
Corel Pinnacle Studio image. Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows Commercial Corel
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
CyberLink PowerDVD image. CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Microsoft PowerPoint image. Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
CyberLink PowerProducer image. CyberLink PowerProducer 6 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Apple QuickTime Player image. Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows Freeware Apple
MAGIX Sound Forge Pro image. MAGIX Sound Forge Pro 13 for Windows Commercial MAGIX
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows Commercial Xilisoft
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows Commercial Aiseesoft
MAGIX Video Pro X image. MAGIX Video Pro X 8 for Windows Commercial MAGIX
Corel VideoStudio image. Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows Commercial Corel
Microsoft Visual Studio image. Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Nullsoft Winamp image. Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows Freeware Nullsoft
Microsoft Windows Media Player image. Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows Bundled Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MPG File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Adobe After Effects image. Adobe After Effects 2020 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Eltima Elmedia Player image. Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs Freeware Eltima
Wondershare Filmora image. Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs Commercial Wondershare
Adobe Flash image. Adobe Flash CC for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Apple iMovie image. Apple iMovie 10 for MacOs Commercial Apple
Adobe InDesign image. Adobe InDesign 2020 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Adobe Photoshop image. Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Roxio Popcorn image. Roxio Popcorn 4 for MacOs Commercial Roxio
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs Commercial CyberLink
Microsoft PowerPoint image. Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac image. Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2019 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft
Apple QuickTime Player image. Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs Freeware Apple
Roxio Toast image. Roxio Toast 18 for MacOs Commercial Roxio
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs Commercial Xilisoft
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs Commercial Aiseesoft
Nullsoft Winamp image. Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs Freeware Nullsoft

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MPG file on Linux

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux Commercial Adobe
Adobe Photoshop image. Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux Commercial Adobe

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MPG file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MPG file on iOS

Software License Developer
Apple iMovie image. Apple iMovie 10 for iOS Commercial Apple
olimsoft OPlayer image. olimsoft OPlayer 2 for iOS Commercial olimsoft
Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player image. Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS Freeware Pentaloop

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MPG file on Android

Software License Developer
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android Commercial CyberLink

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

MPG file extension icon image.About MPG - MPEG Video File

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Updated 11/1/2024


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