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MPG uses MPEG-1/MPEG-2 video with MP2 audio from the DVD and broadcast era, while WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft's proprietary video format using VC-1 or earlier WMV codec variants. Both are legacy formats, but they serve different ecosystems — MPEG-1/2 for the disc/broadcast world, WMV for the Windows desktop world. Converting MPG to WMV reformats legacy video for Windows-specific applications like PowerPoint, Windows Media Player, and enterprise media systems.
WMV remains the preferred embedded video format for Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint (2010 and earlier). Some corporate media management systems, Windows-based digital signage solutions, and legacy intranet video platforms still require WMV. Converting MPG to WMV ensures these Windows-specific systems can play the content natively.
FFmpeg decodes MPEG-1/2 video and MP2 audio from the MPG, deinterlaces if needed, and re-encodes using wmv3 (VC-1) for video and wmav2 for audio in the ASF container. VC-1 offers compression efficiency comparable to MPEG-2, meaning file sizes are similar. For PowerPoint compatibility, encoding at 720x480 (SD) or 1280x720 (HD) with 2-4 Mbps produces good results.
VC-1 and MPEG-2 have roughly comparable compression efficiency at standard-definition resolutions. The conversion produces files of similar quality and size. VC-1 has a slight edge at lower bitrates (below 2 Mbps) but the difference is marginal. At HD resolutions, both are outperformed by H.264.
| Device | MPG | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Native |
| 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 WMV converts legacy disc and broadcast video for the Windows ecosystem. While both formats are from a similar era, WMV's integration with Microsoft applications makes it essential for Office and enterprise workflows.
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| Характеристика | MPG | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Повна назва | MPEG Video | Windows Media Video |
| Розширення | .mpg | .wmv |
| Найкраще для | Universal support | Windows native |