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Convert Video
by Sue
Updated on Sept 03, 2021
Many videos and movies we download from internet are in .mkv format and some people want to convert them to .mpeg to resolve incompatibility issues. Now, follow me to learn how to change MKV files to MPEG with a totally free yet effective MKV to MPEG converter. You can download it via this link:
MKV is a widely-used free video container format, which can hold various video, audio, picture, subtitle streams and other data. You can find that many videos, movies and dramas with multiple audio tracks or subtitles are in .mkv format.
However, because of this, MKV playback failures are common since a lot of times your devices may not recognize certain video or audio codec encapsulated in MKV container. For instance, many users told me that they have encountered troubles of playing MKV on LG TV, playing MKV on Apple TV, MKV iPhone playback and MKV to iPad conversion. As a result, some people tend to change MKV files to MPEG, which has better compatibility.
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3 formats of .mpeg standardsMany people misunderstand MPEG and think it is a video format. In fact, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) is just a working group of authorities to set standards for audio and video compression and transmission. And the MPEG standards consist of different parts. The most common three codecs are listed as follows:
MPEG-1: The first MPEG compression standard, always used on Video CD and low-quality DVD Video.
MPEG-2: The advanced edition of MPEG-1, which is widely used on SVCD and DVD, DVB and ISDB, digital satellite TV services, digital cable television signals, over-the-air ATSC digital television, etc.
MPEG-4 AVC: That is commonly known as H.264.
Now let's return to the original topic. If you want to convert MKV to MPEG, there are many third-party programs and service can provide a shoulder for you. The 2 tools recommended below are simple and free, which can help you to complete .mkv to MPG transition with only a few clicks.
As a functional free video converter, WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory supports downloading from 300+ sites and convert video & audio to various formats and devices to settle incompatibility problems. Also, it can help you to extract subtitle from MKV, convert MKV to MP4 and other formats. Here, I will guide you to convert MKV files to MPEG/ MPG for better compatibility.
Before start, please free downloadfree download the MKV to MPEG converter on your PC.
Run the free MPEG converter and open Converter, click Add Files button on the upper left corner to import .mkv videos into the converter. It also allows you to directly drag and drop files into the main interface. Then, click Output Format on the right side to go to the format choosing window. If you want to convert MKV to MPG/ MPEG1/MPEG2, choose MPG as the output format under Video tab. For those who want to convert MKV to MPEG4, they need to choose MP4 under video tab.
After choosing MPG as your output format, click Settings. On the Settings window, choose MPEG1VIDEO/ MPEG2VIDEO on the drop-list of Encoder to convert MKV to MPEG1 or MPEG2 video. Then, hit Ok button.
For MKV files to MPEG4 conversion, choose MP4 on Output Format window and then click Settings button. Then, open the drop-down list of Encoder and choose MPEG4 or H.264. Don’t forget to hit Ok button to save your settings.
Then, the converter will return to the main workplace automatically. You just need to specify a desired output path and click Run button on the bottom right corner to complete the .mkv to .mpeg conversion.
VLC for video conversionVLC Media Player is not only a multi-media player, but a free and effective .mkv to MPEG converter. Then, follow me to see how to convert MKV to MPEG with VLC Media Player.
Step 1. Run VLC and click Media on the menu bar. Then, choose “Convert/Save” on the drop-down list. Or you can directly press the shortcuts “Ctrl+R”.
Step 2. Then, press Add button to import a MKV video from your PC and hit “Convert/Save” to go to the next step.
Step 3. Click the spanner icon which is at the right side of the drop-down list of Profile.
Converting .mkv video to .mpeg with VLCStep 4. Click “Video codec” and then you just need to choose MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 or H.264 under the drop-down list of Codec.
Step 5:Click Save button and it goes back to the previous page automatically.
Step 6. Then, specify a desired output folder and click Start button to convert MKV to MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4.
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In Summary:
Now, you can start to change your .mkv files into .mpeg videos at ease. Of course, if you don’t want to install any software on your computer, there are many online video converters available for you on the internet. But I have to remind you that misleading ads and pop-ups are inevitable. As a result, to keep away from video file upload limit and slow conversion, online converters are not recommended.
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