MPEG is the classic digital video format behind VCDs, DVDs and early streaming, using MPEG-1/2 compression that nearly all players support.
MPEG plays in VLC, Windows Media Player and most players; convert to MP4 for smaller modern files.
Clips that play on every platform.
Footage in production pipelines.
Embedded and hosted playback.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Purpose-built for its niche | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting |
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MPEG is the classic digital video format behind VCDs, DVDs and early streaming, using MPEG-1/2 compression that nearly all players support.
MPEG plays in VLC, Windows Media Player and most players; convert to MP4 for smaller modern files.
MPEG is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — MPEG doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.