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Free Online MPG to MKV Converter

Convert MPG video to MKV online for free.

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Up to 50 MB per file. Sign up free to convert files up to 100 MB.

When MKV is the right output

MKV is an open container that holds essentially any codec, popular with archive-quality releases, multi-language / multi-subtitle content, and the ripping community. Convert to MKV when preserving multiple audio tracks or subtitle streams matters. Playback support is universal on desktop, variable on mobile / TV apps.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert MPG to MKV?

Upload the MPG file and choose an output format. It is repackaged into the MKV container, keeping the original resolution and frame rate. No account is required.

How do I open MPG files?

On Windows: Media Player or VLC. On a Mac: VLC, QuickTime dropped MPEG-2 support. MPEG-1/MPEG-2 from the VideoCD and DVD era. VLC still plays it; most modern software has moved on.

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