Convert MPG to MOV
Free, fast and secure — convert MPG to MOV right in your browser.
Convert MPG to MOV for wider compatibility
Converting MPG to MOV 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 MOV
- 1 Drop your MPG file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to MOV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new MOV file instantly.
MPG vs MOV
| Feature | MPG | MOV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/mpeg | video/quicktime |
| Best for | DVD and legacy video workflows — converted to MP4 for streaming. | Editing footage from Apple devices before exporting to a smaller shareable format. |
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.
QuickTime movie
MOV is Apple’s QuickTime container, common straight off iPhones and Macs. It preserves high quality and is excellent for editing, though files run larger than MP4.
Strengths
- High quality, edit-friendly
- Native to Apple devices
- Supports multiple tracks and metadata
Limitations
- Large files
- Less universal than MP4
- Can need conversion for Windows/web
Best for: Editing footage from Apple devices before exporting to a smaller shareable format.