Convert MPG to AVI
Free, fast and secure — convert MPG to AVI right in your browser.
Convert MPG to AVI for wider compatibility
Converting MPG to AVI gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MPG will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert MPG to AVI
- 1 Drop your MPG file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to AVI automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new AVI file instantly.
MPG vs AVI
| Feature | MPG | AVI |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/mpeg | video/x-msvideo |
| Best for | DVD and legacy video workflows — converted to MP4 for streaming. | Legacy desktop video — usually converted to MP4 for sharing and streaming. |
About the formats
MPEG video
MPG (MPEG-1/2) is a classic video format behind VCDs, DVDs and broadcast. It is widely playable but uses older compression that yields larger files than modern codecs.
Strengths
- Very broad player support
- Reliable, well-understood format
- Good for DVD/broadcast
Limitations
- Larger files than H.264
- Dated compression
- Not ideal for the web
Best for: DVD and legacy video workflows — converted to MP4 for streaming.
AVI video
AVI is a long-standing Microsoft container. It is widely readable on desktops and can store high-quality video, but its files are large and it lacks modern streaming features.
Strengths
- Broad desktop compatibility
- Simple, well-understood format
- Can hold high-quality video
Limitations
- Large file sizes
- No modern streaming features
- Weak mobile/browser support
Best for: Legacy desktop video — usually converted to MP4 for sharing and streaming.