MPG files contain MPEG-1 (VCD) or MPEG-2 (DVD/broadcast) video with MP2 audio, while PSP Video is an H.264 480p preset for Sony's PlayStation Portable handheld console. The PSP has a 4.3-inch 480x272 LCD with a strict hardware H.264 decoder limited to Baseline Profile Level 1.3. Converting MPG to PSP Video re-encodes legacy disc and broadcast content specifically for the PSP's exact hardware specifications.

The PSP cannot play MPG files — it has no MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 decoder. Only H.264 Baseline Profile inside MP4 containers is supported for video playback from the Memory Stick. Converting MPG to PSP Video is the only way to watch DVD rips, VCD content, or TV recordings on a PSP. The compact encoding also makes efficient use of the limited Memory Stick storage (typically 2-8 GB).

FFmpeg decodes MPEG-1/2 video (deinterlacing DVD sources), scales to 480x272 (native PSP resolution), and encodes to H.264 Baseline Profile Level 1.3 at a maximum of 768 kbps. Audio is converted from MP2 to AAC-LC at 48 kHz stereo, capped at 128 kbps. The output MP4 uses byte-stream NAL format and a keyframe interval under 10 seconds, as required by the PSP firmware.

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

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No. The PSP only supports MP4 containers with H.264 Baseline Profile video. MPG (MPEG-1/2) is not supported.

The conversion automatically deinterlaces, producing clean progressive frames for the PSP's progressive-scan LCD.

At 768 kbps video + 128 kbps audio (approximately 800 MB per 2-hour movie), roughly 4-5 full-length movies fit on 4 GB.

Yes. Both PAL and NTSC sources are handled, with resolution scaled to 480x272 and frame rate adjusted as needed.

The PSP-2000 and 3000 support slightly higher bitrates but the screen is still 480x272. Higher resolution would be wasted since the display cannot show it.

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

Feature	MPG	PSP Video
Full Name	MPEG Video	PlayStation Portable Video
Extension	.mpg	.mp4
Best For	Universal support	PSP compatible

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