Can MPEG convert to MP4? MPEG-2 is used in Digital Video Broadcast and Digital Versatile Discs. If you have some MPEG-2 files stored on your hard drive and would like to convert to other formats, or would like to create MPEG-2 videos for burning to DVD or for other purposes, there is always way to convert MPEG-2 on Mac or Windows PC.

How do I convert MPEG files? Don't worry! In this article you will find the best way to convert MPEG-2 to any other video format, including MPEG-2 to MP4 without hassle. Keep reading!

How to Convert MPEG-2 Files on Mac with the Most Effective Tool

Sometimes you get a video in MPEG-2 format and find it hard to play on Mac or other device, you will have to convert MPEG-2 to MP4 or other format. Or when you just fine-tune your family video in iMovie or Final Cut Pro and can't wait to convert it to MPEG-2 file for sharing with family or friends. In other words, you want to do the MPEG-2 conversion. UniConverter can help achieve the task. Let's see the outstanding features of it below.

How to Convert Video to/from MPEG-2 on Mac with iSkysoft [Step-by-step Guide]

Note: The following is about converting MPEG-2 video on Mac. The process on Windows PC is similar.

Step 1. Load video to the iSkysoft video converter

To convert MPEG-2 to other format, simply install iSkysoft video converter on your Mac. Launch this Mac MPEG-2 Converter, drag and drop your MPEG-2 video to the program. Also, you can go to the main menu then choose "Add Files" to achieve that. (If you want to convert other format to MPEG-2, just add the target video in this step)

Step 2. Select the output format

Now you can select any format you need from the output format list.

Note: You can choose according to the name of your devices like iPad Pro, iPod, iPhone X and more, and this smart Mac MPEG-2 video converter will convert to a format and size suited to the selected target device.

Step 3. Start MPEG-2 conversion on Mac

Hit "Convert" let this smart MPEG-2 Video Converter for Mac to do the rest for you! This Mac MPEG-2 video converter is specifically designed for macOS users, including macOS 10.15 Catalina, 10.14 Mojave, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.12 Sierra, 10.11 El Capitan, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.9 Mavericks and earlier on iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, etc.

Tips: Convert MPEG-2 Files for Any Device on Mac

To convert MPEG-2 files for iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, you can use the export to Apple device command in the QuickTime Pro($30) or QuickTime X (Free) to create a video that will play on those devices. But QT pro doesn't support all file types, doesn't have a batch-encoding feature, and won't let you change its settings.

In order to save your time and trouble, UniConverter will be a better choice, which includes presets for the iPad, Apple TV, iPhone, specific iPod models and some popular mobile phones. It supports batch conversion and works several times faster than QuickTime Pro, and works with many other video formats that QuickTime Pro does not support natively.