File Extension Database

Open MPEG File

An MPEG format file is a compressed video file type standardized by the Moving Pictures Expert Group.

The MPEG file format is one of the most widely used video formats and is compatible with various video editing and playback programs.

Videos in this format are compressed using MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression. This makes MPEG files popular for online distribution as they can be streamed and downloaded faster than other video formats.

In principle, MPEG is not only an extension, it is is a standard which can be used by multiple file extensions including MPEG. For example, MPEG2 video file can use the MPG2 file extension, while audio files compressed with the MPEG-2 codec usually use MP2.

An MPEG-4 video file is commonly seen ending with the MP4 file extension.

Both file extensions indicate an MPEG file, but neither actually uses the MPEG file extension, however there are files that have the MPEG file extension.

Software to open MPEG files

Files that actually have the MPEG file extension, and those that comply with the MPEG standard format, can be opened with many different multi-format media players:

There are also paid programs that support the playback of MPEG files such as:

Typical MPEG application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe /open "%L"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /play "%L"
%ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9 /Open "%L"
C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\WLXPhotoGallery.exe /LaunchPhotoViewer /v "%1"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /prefetch:9 /Play "%L"

Typical MPEG mime types:

video/mpeg

Frequently used application names to open MPEG files:

iTunes
Windows Media Player
QuickTime
Windows Live

Frequently associated Windows objects:

iTunes.mpeg
MPEGFile
QuickTime.mpeg
WindowsLive.PhotoGallery.video.14.0
WMP11.AssocFile.MPEG

How Can I Open MPEG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MPEG file is to find a MPEG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MPEG file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MPEG file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MPEG file opener then try to search online for "MPEG viewer", "application to open MPEG file" or "open MPEG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MPEG file

How Can I Open MPEG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MPEG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MPEG file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MPEG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MPEG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MPEG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MPEG file then try to search for "MPEG viewer", "application to open MPEG file" or "read MPEG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MPEG file

How Can I Open MPEG File on Android

If you downloaded a MPEG file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MPEG file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MPEG".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MPEG viewer", "MPEG file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MPEG File on iPhone or iPad

To open MPEG File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MPEG file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MPEG". This way you can find apps which can open MPEG files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MPEG viewer" or "MPEG file" online in your favorite search engine.

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