How to use the MPEG to MP3 converter
- Choose your MPEG video or drop it on the box.
- Pick an audio quality. 192 kbps is the usual choice; 320 kbps for music you care about, 128 kbps for speech.
- Click "Convert to MP3". A progress meter shows how far along it is.
- Download your MP3 and listen to it right on the page.
Why convert MPEG to MP3?
MPEG videos from camcorders, TV captures and VCDs carry MP2 sound. Converting MPEG to MP3 makes that audio far smaller and easier to play.
- MPEG: much larger than H.264 at the same quality.
- MP3: plays on every device.
- MP3: small files.
192 kbps MP3 matches the 224 kbps MP2 audio typical of MPEG files for most listeners.
MPEG vs MP3
| MPEG | MP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Program Stream | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III |
| Type | Video | Audio |
| Created by | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) (1993) | the Fraunhofer Institute and MPEG (1993) |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Typical codecs | MPEG-2 or MPEG-1 + MP2 | MP3 |
| Best for | DVD authoring, older camcorders and TV captures | Music, podcasts, audiobooks and ringtones |
| Plays on | Windows, VLC and DVD software; browsers and phones generally do not | Every phone, computer, car stereo, smart speaker and browser |
Does converting MPEG to MP3 lose quality?
Only the sound is kept and re-encoded as MP3. Video soundtracks are usually AAC at 128–256 kbps, so choosing 192 kbps or more keeps the MP3 sounding the same as the video.
How long does it take?
Fast. Only the sound is decoded, so even a long video usually converts in well under a minute.
What is an MPEG file?
.mpeg files hold MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video in a program stream, the same technology behind Video CDs and DVDs. Older camcorders, TV capture cards and DVD authoring tools use it.
What is an MP3 file?
MP3 is the most widely used audio format in the world. It removes sounds people are unlikely to hear, shrinking a song to about a tenth of its CD size. At 192 kbps or higher most listeners cannot tell it from the original, and every device plays it. Its patents expired in 2017, so it is now free to use.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay or sign up to use the MPEG to MP3 converter?
No. There is no account, no payment and no watermark. The only limit is 1 GB per file, set by what browsers can handle.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are converted locally in your browser and are never uploaded. When you close the page, nothing is left behind.
Will the MP3 sound as good as the MPEG?
Only the sound is kept and re-encoded as MP3. Video soundtracks are usually AAC at 128–256 kbps, so choosing 192 kbps or more keeps the MP3 sounding the same as the video.
Can I convert MP3 back to MPEG?
Yes, use the MPEG Converter and choose MPEG as the output.
An MPEG file is huge. What should I do?
Converting it to MP4 usually makes it far smaller.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome and other modern mobile browsers. Short files work best on phones; for long or high-resolution videos a computer is faster.