MPG files use MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video compression — the legacy codecs from the VCD and DVD era — with MP2 audio. Android Video is a modern H.264 720p preset designed for Android smartphones and tablets. Converting MPG to Android Video upgrades the vintage MPEG codec to H.264, producing dramatically better compression efficiency. An MPG file at 5 Mbps can be re-encoded to H.264 at 2-3 Mbps with comparable or better visual quality, cutting file sizes by 40-60%.

Android devices do not reliably play MPG files natively — MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 decoding support varies across Android manufacturers and versions. The Android Video preset uses H.264 Main Profile at 720p, which is universally hardware-decoded on every Android device from 2012 onward. This ensures smooth playback with minimal battery consumption, regardless of the Android phone or tablet model.

FFmpeg decodes the MPEG-1/2 video from the MPG container, deinterlaces if needed (common with DVD and broadcast MPG), and re-encodes to H.264 Main Profile Level 3.1 at 1280x720. Audio is converted from MP2 to AAC-LC at 128 kbps stereo. The H.264 encoding achieves roughly 2x the compression efficiency of MPEG-2 at equivalent quality, meaning a 5 Mbps MPEG-2 source produces comparable quality at 2.5 Mbps H.264.

Resolution: 1920x1080

Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps

H.264 recommended for fast processing

Resolution: 1080x1080

Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps

Square or 9:16 for Reels

Resolution: 1080x1920

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 5 Mbps

Under 140s, 512MB max

Resolution: 960x540

Bitrate: 2 Mbps

16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

8MB free, 50MB Nitro

Support varies widely across Android devices and manufacturers. Some play MPEG-2 but not MPEG-1, and vice versa. Converting to H.264 MP4 guarantees universal playback.

Yes. The conversion automatically deinterlaces interlaced MPEG-2 sources, which is essential for clean progressive playback on Android screens.

Typically 40-60% smaller at equivalent visual quality, thanks to H.264's superior compression efficiency over MPEG-1/2.

The conversion preserves the original resolution — it will not upscale VCD content to 720p. The output will be a clear, small-file 352x240 H.264 MP4.

Yes. H.264 Main Profile at 720p is hardware-decoded on all Android devices from roughly 2012 onward, including budget models.

Device	MPG	Android Video
Windows PC	Partial	Partial
macOS	Partial	Partial
iPhone/iPad	Partial	Partial
Android	Partial	Partial
Linux	Partial	Partial
Web Browser	No	No

Feature	MPG	Android Video
Full Name	MPEG Video	Android Compatible Video
Extension	.mpg	.mp4
Best For	Universal support	Android optimized

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