There are 2 file types use the .MPEG file extension:
1. MPEG Video

- Developer Moving Picture Experts Group
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- Category Video Files
- Format Binary
An MPEG file is a video file that uses a digital video format standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). It contains video and audio that are compressed using MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression. MPEG files are typically used to share videos over the Internet.
Because MPEG compression is widely-supported, you can open an MPEG file in most media players, including:
- Microsoft Windows Media Player (Windows)
- Apple QuickTime Player (Mac)
- VideoLAN VLC Media Player (cross-platform)
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Updated: February 1, 2021
2. MPEG Movie

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Popular video format standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG); compressed using MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression; often used for creating movies that are distributed over the Internet.
MPEG movies are typically saved with an .MPG extension.
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Updated: October 6, 2016