16 July 2024Ashley S. Miller Specialist of Customer Service Dept.
Summary Are you worried about the video quality after format conversion? If the software is not powerful enough, the video quality will be downgraded. In this article, we will tell you how to quickly and effectively convert MPEG/MPG to MP4.
MPEG, or MPG, fully known as Moving Picture Experts Group, was created by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC in 1988. This group specializes in formulating the standards of MPEG videos and audios.
MPEG is the international standard for the compression algorithm of motion images. Now, it is supported by all platforms. It includes MPEG-1, MPEG-2and MPEG-4. MPEG-1 is widely used in VCD; MPEG-2 is the specific format of DVD, HDTV and the high quality videos. MPEG-4 is a new compression algorithm. With this algorithm, an ASF video lasting 120 min can be compressed to 300MB. That makes us watch the videos online. The file extension is MPEG or MPG.
MP4 is the digital multimedia container format used in videos, audios, static images and subtitles. The file extension is “.mp4”. This format is always used in online streaming videos. It is one of the common formats because it is compatible with most of the portable devices and media players.
Note: When watching the steaming videos, you can watch the videos while they are being downloaded. You merely wait for a delay of a few seconds.
The differences between MPEG and MP4:
MPEG is the encoding algorithm that defines the way of compression and converts to information. MP4 is a container format which can store MPEG4/H.264-encoded data, videos, audios, subtitles and index.
After understanding their differences, we will talk about how to convert MPEG/MPG to MP4.
Part 2: How to Convert MPEG/MPG to MP4?
To convert MPEG/MPG to MP4, you should use the professional converter. Among the format converters, we pick up 3 tools for you. In the followings, we will talk about their functions, pros and cons, but also show the tutorials. You can select the suitable one for you.
1. Use Renee Video Editor
① What is Renee Video Editor?
Renee Video Editor is the multifunctional video editing software with which you can convert video formats, such as WMV, AVI, MP4, M4A, MOV, MKV and the other video formats, but also save the format with different device specifications. What’s more, you can merge and cut videos, crop video screen, add subtitles/ watermark/filters/background music and play multiple videos at the same screen.
This software is very easy to use. Beginners and the professional video producers can easily use this software.
Renee Video Editor – Multi-function Video Editing Software
Separate videos with different parametersUsers can separate videos into equal clips by time, size and self-set parameter.
Cut Videos & AudiosUsers are free to cut videos and audios clips by setting start and end time.
Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and watermark to video.
3000 users have downloaded and used Renee Video Editor!
② How to convert MPEG/MPG to MP4?
Only 3 steps:
Step 1: Download and install Renee Video Editor. Get into [Advanced Cutter]. Also, get into the other models to edit the video.
Functions of Renee Video Editor:
Crop: Crop video to the desired area
Joiner: Combine multiple videos/audios into one
Rotate: Rotate video in 90/180/270 degree and flip videos horizontally or vertically
Add music: Adjust volume, select the soundtrack and remove the original sounds
Split: Split large video/audio file into clips
Watermark: Add text, image, video or GIF watermark into video, or create overlay video
Video split screen: Divide the screen to play one or more videos at the same time
Video Enhancement: Improve video quality
Video Compression: Compress video size without reducing its quality
GIF Maker: Create the animated GIFs
Subtitle/Add Text: Add external subtitles and text into videos
Filter/Adjust speed: Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, filters and speed
Advanced Cutter: Cut videos, crop screen, add watermark/subtitles/filters/background music
Easy Cutter: Quickly cut videos
Batch Cutter: Cut multiple videos/audios in bulk
Step 2: Click on [Add File] to select the MPEG/MPG video.
Step 3: Select the functions at the top menu and then select [MP4] in [Output Format] based on your device specification. Finally, click on [Start] to convert MPEG/MPG to MP4.
2. Use Aura Video Converter
Aura Video Converter is a free format converter on Windows. You can convert one or more MPEG/MPG videos to MP4 with this converter. Besides, you can adjust various parameters, such as video encoder, frame rate and bitrate. After opening the software, you click on [ADD VIDEO] to select the MPEG/MPG video and click on [CONVERT] to convert MPEG/MPG to MP4.
3. Use Video Converter Online
Video Converter is an online converter. It supports to convert videos/audios to MP4/AVI/MKV/MOV/MPEG/M4V/WMV/FLV/VOB/SWF/MP3/M4A/AAC/OGG/WMA/FLAC/WAV.
It is very easy to convert MPEG/MPG to MP4 with Video Converter online. Here are the steps:
Get access to the website (link: https://www.videoconverter.com/how-to-convert-mpeg-to-mp4.html). Click on [Add Your Media] to upload the MPEG/MPG video. Then, select [MP4] from the option [Convert to]. Finally, click on [Convert] to convert MPEG/MPG to MP4.
Part 3: Comparison
From the above contents, we’ve known about how to convert MPEG/MPG to MP4 with 3 format converters. Each of them has advantages. Compared with Aura Video Converter, Renee Video Editor contains more editing functions. You can use these functions to add new elements into your videos, such as cutting videos, cropping video screen, merge videos, adding watermark and background music. All these elements can be previewed while you are using these functions.
Video Converter is an online converter. You can quickly finish conversion under the well network environment. But when the network is not stable, the conversion may fail. Besides, the uploaded file is always limited to a certain size and the data leak may occur when the files are uploaded to the online server.
In conclusion, we recommend you use the installed application to convert MPEG/MPG to MP4. Renee Video Editor is worth trying.