5 Ways to Fix Can’t Play MPG Files on Windows 11

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Method 1: Redownload the MPG File

If you have downloaded a corrupt MPG file from the web, you can’t play it using Windows Media Player or any third-party software. Such files won’t show thumbnails in the File Explorer app. This usually happens because of an extremely slow internet connection or when the download gets interrupted.

You’ll need to delete and download the existing file from the web again.

Method 2: Download MPEG-2 Video Extension

MPG files are mostly incorporated with MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 extensions. MPEG-2 is an upgraded version of MPEG-1 that offers better features. Microsoft doesn’t pack the required MPEG-2 video extension with the Windows Media Player in Windows 11, so you must download it from the Microsoft Store.

Step 1:Open theMicrosoft Storeon your Windows PC.

Step 2:Search for theMPEG-2 video extensionand open it.

Step 3:Click onGetto start the installation.

Once done, Windows Media Player should be able to play MPG videos on your Windows PC without issues. If it still doesn’t work, it could be a player issue. Follow our guide tofix the Windows Media Player issue.

Method 3: Convert to MP4 Using Microsoft Clipchamp

Clipchamp in Windows is a video editor that can convert any MPG file to MP4. It also accepts OV, WEBM, AVI, DIVX, FLV, 3GP, WMV, VOB, DCM, and MKV video formats.

Step 1:Right-clickon the MPG file and choose toopen with Clipchamp.

Step 2:Once the initial processing is complete, drag the video and drop it into thetimeline.

Step 3:Click on theExportbutton, select thequality, and it will instantly start converting the video.

Step 4:During the conversion, you canset the name of the fileandlocation. Alternatively, you can upload it to the cloud or social media.

Method 4: Convert MPG Using Online Converter

If you do not want a codec, convert the video file into a widely used format, such as MP4. Many online converters can do that, but we suggest not uploading any video that contains personal or sensitive data.

Step 1:Open your preferred web browser and head toCloudconvert.

Step 2:SelectMPGin the first menu andMP4in the second.

Step 3:ClickSelect File>From my computer, browse to select the MPG video file from the File Explorer, and pressOpento upload.

Note:You can also click the down arrow button to upload a file from URL, Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive.

Step 4:You can add more files (if you want) and then click theConvertbutton to start the process.

Step 5:After the conversion completes, click theDownloadbutton to save the converted video file on your computer.

You can use the default Media Player to play the video file without breaking a sweat.

Method 5: Use a Third-Party Video Player

If you frequently play MPG files on Windows, you shouldn’t go through the steps above to convert video files every time. It’s time-consuming and not productive at all. Instead, you can use a third-party video player such as VLC.

Step 1:Download and install VLC Media Player from theofficial website.

Step 2:Open the VLC media player and clickMediaat the top. Then selectOpen File(or use Ctrl + O keys shortcut).

Step 3:Select yourMPG filefrom the File Explorer menu and clickOpento start playing the video instantly.

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Last updated on 15 May, 2024

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