Video to MPEG Converter - DVD Compatible

Convert videos to MPEG-2 for DVD authoring and legacy hardware. Universal compatibility with DVD players. Free, private, browser-based.

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Frequently Asked Questions

MPEG-2 is a video compression standard from 1995 that became the foundation for DVD-Video, digital TV broadcasting (DVB, ATSC), and early HD formats. Despite its age, MPEG-2 remains important for compatibility with DVD players, broadcast equipment, and legacy systems.

MPEG-2 is required for: creating DVDs that play in standalone players, compatibility with older car entertainment systems, digital signage hardware, broadcast equipment, and any system that doesn't support H.264. MPEG-2 has near-universal hardware decoder support.

DVD-Video uses MPEG-2 video inside a VOB container with specific constraints (resolution, bitrate, GOP structure). This tool creates MPEG-2 video that can be used for DVD authoring when combined with DVD authoring software like DVD Styler or DVDFlick.

Yes, most media players support MPEG-2: VLC, mpv, Windows Media Player (with decoder), and QuickTime. However, browsers typically can't play MPEG-2 directly. For web playback, use MP4 or WebM instead.

For DVD-quality output, use 6-8 Mbps bitrate with 'High Quality' settings. Choose higher bitrates (8-9 Mbps) for visually complex content or action scenes. Lower bitrates (4-5 Mbps) work for talking-head videos or when maximizing disc capacity is important.

DVD-Video supports up to 9.8 Mbps total (video + audio). Typical DVD bitrates are 4-8 Mbps for video. Use 6-8 Mbps for high-quality single-layer DVDs (4.7GB), or 4-5 Mbps for longer content on a single disc.

Yes, MPEG-2 supports HD resolutions and is used in HDV camcorders and some broadcast HD. However, HD MPEG-2 creates very large files compared to H.264. For HD content, H.264 or H.265 is more efficient unless you need MPEG-2 specifically.

This tool uses MP2 (MPEG Audio Layer II) audio, which is standard for MPEG-2 video and DVD. MP2 is widely supported in broadcast and DVD players. AC3 (Dolby Digital) is another option for DVDs but requires licensing.

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly. Your video files never leave your device, making this tool completely private and secure. You can use it offline after the page loads.

Yes, the output MPEG-2 files can be imported into DVD authoring software. For best results, use standard DVD resolutions (720x480 NTSC or 720x576 PAL) and bitrates within DVD specifications (max ~8 Mbps video).

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