.mpg MPEG video
Video
| MIME type | video/mpeg |
|---|---|
| Description | MPEG video |
| Acronym | MPEG – Moving Picture Experts Group |
| Category | Video |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 47 3F FF 10 (G?..) |
| Other extensions | .mp2, .mpe, .mpeg, .vob |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mpg file?
A .mpg file is a “MPEG video” (MIME type video/mpeg). MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group.
How do I open a .mpg file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .mpg file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 47 3F FF 10 (G?..). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mpg checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .mpg?
The MIME type is video/mpeg. In the Apache web server: AddType video/mpeg .mpg; in nginx: types { video/mpeg mpg; }.