MPG Format

MPEG Video

MPG is a legacy video format using MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression. Commonly used for DVDs and older video files.

ℹ️ Quick Facts

File Extension:.mpg, .mpeg
Category:Video
MIME Type:video/mpeg
Compression:Lossy (MPEG-1/2)
Transparency:No ❌
Best for:DVDs, Legacy video, Broadcast video

💡 When to use MPG?

  • DVD authoring
  • Legacy system compatibility
  • Broadcast video

⚠️ When NOT to use MPG?

  • Modern web streaming
  • When small file size is important
  • High-definition content