MPEG1

Multiplexed MPEG-1/2 video
File type: Digital video and movie file
An mpeg1 file extension is associated with the Multiplexed MPEG-1/2 video format.
What is mpeg1 file?
File type category:
Digital video and movie file
Date updated: July 13, 2025
The multiplex MPEG1 file contains video and audio streams into one single MPEG stream.
Files that use mpeg1 file extensions typically are MPEG-1 system streams that contain MPEG-1-encoded video and MPEG-1 Layer II (MP2)-encoded audio.
How to open mpeg1 file?
Use VLC player to playback *.mpeg1 files.
How to convert mpeg1 file?
Compatible tools are able to export *.mpeg1 files to other video formats.
Suggested software to open mpeg1 file:
Associated software actions with the mpeg1 file
Apps designed for playing mpeg1 files:
VLC media player (Microsoft Windows)
VLC media player for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
VLC media player for Linux (Linux/Unix)
VLC Media Player for iOS (Apple iOS)
VLC media player for Android (Google Android)