(Free) How to Convert MP4 to MPEG2 Efficiently?

Both MP4 and MPEG-2 are common standards from Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) to cope with video and audio data. MPEG-2 is an old encoding method that is mainly used in DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) and DVDs. MPEG-2 videos are commonly seen with an .mpg or .mpeg extension. MP4 or MPEG-4 Part 14, on the other hand, is a newer and more efficient video format that is commonly used on the Internet and portable devices.

In the following, we will discuss three best MP4 to MPEG2 converters to convert MP4 to MPEG2 for free. Just read and follow.

Among the various video converters on the market, WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory is the best video converter we recommend to help with the MP4 to MPEG-2 conversion. With a clean and simple interface, this converter can help you fast convert MP4 to MPEG-2 on Windows 10 in just a few clicks. Moreover, it also lets you convert MP4 to MP3, AVI, MKV, MOV and many other popular formats and devices without any hassle. The program is completely safe and free to use. Now, free downloadfree download the MP4 to MPEG2 converter offline and see how to convert .mp4 to MPEG-2 below.

You can also turn to an online video converter to help convert MP4 to MPEG-2. And here we are going to use Convertio, the online converter that I find to be one of the few converters that have MPEG-2 in conversion options. Below is the process of how to convert MP4 to MPEG-2 format with Convertio:

Note. Most online video converters, including Convertio, cannot convert large MP4 to MPEG2. The maximum file size is limited to 50MB, 100MB, 200MB, etc. Convertio allows you to convert video file less than 100MB for free.

Step 1. Visit https://convertio.co/mp4-mpeg2/ and upload your MP4 video from your local drive, or Dropbox, Google Drive, and URL.

Step 2. Check everything is all right and hit Convert to convert MP4 to MPEG2 online free. (You can click the gearwheel icon next to the format to change basic settings for your video.)

Step 3. When the conversion is completed, hit Download to save the converted file to your computer.

The open-source VLC is often used as a video converter to convert all kinds of video files, and it can make good software to convert MP4 to MPEG2. Here is how to convert MP4 to MPEG2 using VLC (could be a little complicated):

Note: It needs to be noted that VLC is primarily a media player, then a video converter and other things. And you might experience crashes more often than with other professional converters.

Step 1. Get the VLC MP4 to MPEG2 Converter download at https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html.

Step 2. Open VLC and on the top menu bar, click Media > Convert / Save... or press Ctrl + R on the keyboard to bring up the Open Media window.

Step 3. Click + Add... to import your MP4 file into VLC. Then hit Convert / Save at the bottom of the interface to open the Convert window.

Step 4. Select Video - MPEG-2 + MPGA (TS) from the Profile drop-down list. Then click the wrench icon next to the profile list to edit the selected profile. Under the Encapsulation tab, select MPEG-PS, then click Save.

Tips: You can click the last icon from the row to create a new profile from scratch.

Step 5. Click Browse to choose a destination where the file is to be saved and hit Start to begin the conversion.

Also Read: Fix VLC Convert No Audio

That’s all the three best free MP4 to MPEG2 converter apps introduced to help with your conversion. Choose what suits you the best and start your conversion now. If you find this article helpful, please feel free to share it with your friends. Thanks for reading!