MP4 to MPEG Converter

1. Upload your MP4 file (up to 500 MB).
2. Click 'Convert MP4 to MPEG' — takes 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
3. Download the MPEG — ready for legacy playback.

MPEG is a legacy video format (MPEG-1 and MPEG-2) still used by DVD players, TV broadcast, and some older software. Converting MP4 to MPEG makes your video compatible with these legacy systems.

MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 are legacy video standards still in use for DVDs, TV broadcast (ATSC, DVB), and some older software. MPEG-2 is the format used on DVDs and many broadcast systems. Converting MP4 to MPEG makes your video compatible with these legacy workflows.

The converter decodes the MP4 video and re-encodes it as MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 with MP2 audio. Resolution and frame rate are preserved (with possible downsampling for very high resolutions). Output is a standard MPEG file playable on legacy systems.

• Converting MP4 for DVD authoring.
• Preparing video for broadcast systems.
• Submitting to legacy platforms that require MPEG.
• Converting for older software compatibility.
• Preparing video for industrial or POS systems.
• Converting MP4 for older Windows workflows.
• Standardizing a mixed MP4/MPEG archive.

MPEG-2 is older and less efficient than H.264 — file sizes are larger for the same quality. For DVD and broadcast workflows, MPEG-2 is the correct format. For playback, keep the MP4.

• MPEG-1/2 are less efficient than modern codecs (larger files).
• High resolutions (>1080p) may be downsampled.
• Multiple audio tracks are reduced to stereo.
• Subtitles and chapters are not preserved.
• Not suitable for modern streaming or mobile playback.

• Output MPEG plays on DVD players, older Windows software, and VLC.
• Accepted by DVD authoring tools and broadcast systems.
• Compatible with older video editing software.
• Standard MPEG — widely supported on legacy systems.
• Not recommended for modern playback or streaming.

• MPEG-2 is the DVD format — use it for DVD authoring.
• MPEG-1 is for very old systems (VCD-era).
• File sizes are larger than MP4 (less efficient codec).
• For modern playback, keep the MP4.
• For broadcast, check the specific MPEG profile required.

File size increased significantly

MPEG-2 is less efficient than H.264. A 100 MB MP4 often becomes 150-300 MB MPEG. This is expected.

4K video is downsampled to 1080p

MPEG-1/2 don't practically support 4K. For 4K, keep the MP4 or use a modern codec.

MPEG doesn't play on modern devices

MPEG-1/2 are legacy. For modern playback, use MP4 or H.264.

• MPEG — Standards
• MPEG — MP4 Specification