Convert MPEG Video (.mpg) to iPhone Video (.iphone-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
Upload your .mpg file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
Click Convert and download your .mp4 file when it's ready.
MPG files use MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression from the VCD and DVD era, pairing the video with MP2 audio. iPhone Video is an H.264 1080p MP4 preset specifically tuned for Apple's A-series chips. iPhones cannot play MPG files natively in the default video player, making conversion essential. The re-encoding from MPEG-1/2 to H.264 also improves compression efficiency by roughly 2x, producing smaller files that play smoothly with hardware-accelerated decoding.
iPhones have dedicated H.264 hardware decoders in the A-series chip that enable smooth, battery-efficient video playback. MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 decoding is not hardware-accelerated on iPhone, meaning any MPG playback (via third-party apps) runs on the CPU with significantly higher battery drain and potential stuttering. Converting MPG to iPhone Video ensures native, hardware-accelerated playback.
FFmpeg decodes MPEG-1/2 video from the MPG (deinterlacing as needed), encodes to H.264 Main Profile Level 4.1 at 1920x1080 with a bitrate of 4-6 Mbps. Audio converts from MP2 to AAC-LC at 128 kbps stereo. The output MP4 uses faststart atoms, a 2-second keyframe interval, and parameters matching Apple's VideoToolbox hardware decoder specifications for optimal iPhone performance.
At 1080p with 4-6 Mbps H.264, the output looks excellent on iPhone screens (5.4-6.7 inches). DVD-quality MPG sources (720x480) will not become HD through conversion — the content looks like DVD quality on a small, sharp screen, which is perfectly acceptable at phone viewing distances. H.264 encoding eliminates the interlacing artifacts common in MPG sources.
| Device | MPG | iPhone Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
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
MPG to iPhone Video conversion is essential for bringing legacy disc and broadcast content to the iPhone. The H.264 re-encoding provides native hardware-decoded playback with excellent battery efficiency.
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| Funktion | MPG | iPhone Video |
|---|---|---|
| Fullstandigt namn | MPEG Video | iPhone Compatible Video |
| Filandelse | .mpg | .mp4 |
| Bast for | Universal support | iPhone optimized |