How to convert MPEG to AVI?
You can convert MPEG to AVI with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose MPEG files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your MPEGs.
You can also click to select MPEG files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an MPEG file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with MPEG files to AVI is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on AVI from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's AVI or something else.
- Download your AVI files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted AVI files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each AVI.
On desktop platforms, you can download the AVI files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the AVIs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .mpg |
|---|---|
| Alternative filename extension | .mpeg |
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) |
| Mime type | video/mpeg |
Format description
MPG is a video format by the Moving Picture Experts Group. MPG files typically use MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 as their codec.You may wish to convert MPG videos to the relatively newer MP4 (MPEG-4) format, which is more widely supported and can incorporate more efficient codecs.
| File extension | .avi |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | video/avi |
Format description
AVI is a popular video format, created in the 90’s by Microsoft. It is short for Audio Video Interleave. When compared to other commonly used video formats, such as MOV and MP4, AVI files are usually much larger in size. This is because AVI uses less efficient compression.To free up space on your device, you can convert AVI videos to more efficient formats like MP4 and WebM.
Common questions about converting MPEG to AVI
Can I convert MPEG to AVI in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MPEGs to AVIs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing MPEGs to convert to AVI.
Pasting MPEG files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting MPEG files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an MPEG file to AVI, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big MPEGs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MPEG files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MPEG files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting MPEGs to AVI safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your MPEG files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your MPEGs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,083,978 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,083,978 files so far.
How long does it take to convert MPEG to AVI?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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