Convert MPG to MP4 on Mac
Turn old MPG videos into smaller MP4s that play on any device. Nothing leaves your Mac.
$29 once, updates included. No account, no subscription, works offline. Need 2, 5 or 10 Macs?
Why convert MPG to MP4?
MPG is a legacy container from the DVD era: widely readable, but inefficient next to modern H.264 MP4. Converting MPG to MP4 (H.264) gives you a video that plays on every device, browser, editor, and platform.
- Re-encode with H.264 or H.265, with CRF quality control
- Shrink file size with codec and frame-rate options, or keep it visually lossless
- Runs entirely on your Mac, no uploads, no watermark, no file-size limit
- Batch convert many MPG files at once
- One-time $29, no monthly subscription
Convert in 3 steps
- 1
Drop your MPG files
Drag and drop one file or a whole folder.
- 2
Choose MP4
Pick the output format and quality.
- 3
Convert
Click Convert and get the MP4 file.
Frequently asked questions
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How do I convert MPG to MP4 on Mac?
Open Picmal, drag your MPG files into the window, choose MP4 as the output and set your codec and quality, and click Convert.
Can I batch convert multiple MPG files at once?
Yes. Drag in as many MPG files (or a whole folder) as you like and Picmal converts them all to MP4 in one pass, each with its own progress.
Does converting MPG to MP4 reduce quality?
Only as much as you choose. Picmal exposes a CRF quality slider, at CRF 18–20 the result is visually lossless. You can also trade quality for a smaller file when you need it.
Will the MP4 play on my iPhone, Windows PC, and the web?
Yes. Picmal defaults to H.264 inside an MP4 container, the most widely supported combination.