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MPG file format

Extension.mpg
Categoryvideo
Programs
VLC Video Player
Apple iTunes
Quicktime Player
Main programWindows Media Player
DescriptionMPG is a digital video file from the Moving Picture Expert Group. Videos in MPG format are compressed using either MPEG-2 or MPEG-1 compression. Both types of MPG files act as container files for audio and video data to ensure that the two components remain in sync. MPG movies have smaller file sizes and higher quality, although the quality may vary from original VCR videos.
Technical detailsMPG compresses files to 1.5 Mbit/s. Digital video files and audio files are both compressible. MPEG-1 is typically used for broadcasting purposes, while MPEG-2 is commonly used for compressing movies with a bit-rate limit of 1 Mbit/s. MPG files are frequently utilized for TV and DVD stations, cable, and satellite broadcasts.
MIME type
audio/mpeg