5 Free Ways to Convert MPG/MPEG to MOV on Windows and Mac

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👉 How to Convert MPG to MOV on Windows

👉 How to Convert MPEG to MOV on Mac

How to Convert MPG/MPEG to MOV Online

– Zamzar

– AnyConv

– MOV.to

Wrap-up

MPG (displayed as MPEG on Mac) is now an outdated video format. With Microsoft removing DVD playback functionality, Windows also lost support for MPG (because MPG typically uses MPEG-2 encoding, the same encoding used by DVD videos). Therefore, converting MPG to a modern format has become essential.

Since Apple systems also do not support MPEG, you can choose to convert it to MOV format, as this format is well compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. This article will introduce five easy methods for converting MPG and MPEG to MOV for free. Just keep reading!

How to Convert MPG to MOV on Windows

WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory stands out as the best free MPG to MOV converter for Windows users.

It’s powerful yet easy to use, allowing you to convert MPG to MOV with just a few clicks. You can even import multiple files in batches for a single conversion. Additionally, the software lets you select specific encoders (such as H264) to export MOV videos that can be played on any device. Other popular output formats like MP4, MKV, WMV, AVI, MP3, WAV, etc. are also supported.

The software is completely free, adds no watermarks, and has no size or length restrictions. Download Download it now to get started:

Step 1: Import Your MPG Files

Launch Free HD Video Converter Factory and select Converter on the home interface. Then, click Add Files to import your MPG files or directly drag them into the software.

Step 2: Select MOV Format

Click the format image on the right side of the main interface. Head to the Video tab and pick MOV as the export format.

💡 You can also open Parameter Settings to adjust options such as the encoder, bitrate, and frame rate according to your needs. For example, you can select the H264 video encoder for optimal compatibility, or choose H265 to produce videos with smaller file sizes.

Step 3: Convert MPG to MOV Now

Click the ▼ button at the bottom to set an output folder. Finally, click Run to start the conversion and export the final MOV file to your computer.

💡 If your computer supports hardware acceleration, it can significantly reduce the processing time.

How to Convert MPEG to MOV on Mac

Mac users also need 3rd-party tools to convert MPEG files to MOV format. Fortunately, the free, open-source media player VLC is up to the task.

Note, however, that VLC is not like a standard video converter. For this conversion, it requires some additional configuration first. The specific steps are as follows:

Step 1: Download and install VLC from https://images.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html.

Step 2: Open VLC. Click the File menu at the top and select Convert / Stream.

Step 3: Drag and drop your MPG video into VLC.
🔔 VLC only supports converting one video at a time.

Step 4: Ensure Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4) is selected from the Profile dropdown menu.

Step 5: Click Save as File.

Step 6: Click Browse. Then choose an output location and rename the converted file so that it has the .mov extension.

Step 7: Click Save to export the MOV file.

How to Convert MPG/MPEG to MOV Online

There are plenty of online converting services on the web. They are much the same in the interface, function, and conversion process. With an online converting tool, you don’t need to install software on the computer. However, online converters have many limitations on file conversion. If your internet is not in good condition, your task will fail. Besides, you can’t convert large files, and most online converters don’t support batch conversion. You’re also not suggested to upload private videos to the server.

Anyway, online video converters can help you with some small clips. Below are three examples.

– Zamzar

https://www.zamzar.com/convert/mpg-to-mov/

Pros:

Support import from the computer, URL, or cloud
Provide a number of output options, including video and music
Store files for 24 hours

Cons:

Do not support HEVC/H.265 output
50 MB free limit. You need to create a paid Zamzar account for larger files

How to convert an MPG/MPEG file to MOV using Zamzar:

Step 1: Visit the website and click Choose Files from your computer or the cloud.

Step 2: MOV is selected in advance. If you have different ideas, choose any other format from the list.

Step 3: Click the Convert Now button. You can see the overall convert/upload process below.

Step 4: After the conversion is done, download the converted file to your device.

– AnyConv

https://anyconv.com/mpg-to-mov-converter/

Pros:

Straightforward
Files will be deleted automatically after one hour

Cons:

Contain ads
The maximum file size is 100 MB
No custimizable options

How to change MPG/MPEG to MOV format with AnyConv:

Step 1: Go to the online MPG MOV converter on your browser.

Step 2: Click Choose File, locate your MPG file, and click Open to add it to the server.

Step 3: Pick MOV as the output format and click the Convert button to start uploading and converting your MPG file.

Step 4: Once done, click Download .mov. If the conversion fails, restart it.

– MOV.to

https://mov.to/mpg-mov/

Pros:

1 GB file size for free
Convert multiple files at a time

Cons:

1 conversion per hour

How to convert MPG files to MOV with MOV.to:

Step 1: Open the MPG to MOV converter on its website. Select your MPG file or drag and drop the video here.<
💡 MOV.to allows you to import multiple MPG files, but you need to add them to the program one by one.

Step 2: Click the blue Convert files button to start the conversion.

Step 3: Download the converted file to your computer.

Wrap up

That’s all for how to convert MPG and MPEG to MOV on your Windows and Mac computers. It’s best to use the desktop applications for handling the conversion because they are more stable, secure, and flexible. The online tools are good choices only when you need occasional conversions.

Thanks for reading!