Convert MPG to M4V

File Extension MPG
Full Name MPEG 1 Video File Format

File with a .MPG contains a compressed video stored in a popular format, developed by MPEG - Moving Picture Experts Group. Files are usually compressed in the MPEG-1 or 2 standards.

File Extension M4V
Full Name MPEG-4 Video File Format

M4V files store video data encoded using MPEG-4 standard. M4V format uses copyright protection technology called FairPlay. This solution prevents the file to be opened on unauthorized devices.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MPG") to another (referred to as "M4V"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MPG file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MPG to format M4V becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MPG to M4V file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MPG and transforming it into format M4V. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MPG to M4V converters.

Conversion from MPG to M4V

How to convert the MPG file to M4V?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MPG to M4V. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MPG file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MPG, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MPG file to the application
  • Select the output format of the M4V file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file M4V on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted M4V file that can be found in the location selected in step 4