How to convert MPG to QuickTime MOV on Mac (OS X 10.6 included)
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MPG is one of a number of file extensions for MPEG-1 computer files. QuickTime support the playback of MPG files. However, if you want to import the MPG files to iMovie for editing, you'll find that the MPG files just grey out! Or, some Mac users found that then they play some particular MPG video in QT, there's only audio or even worse, QT crashed! In cases like these, you can convert your MPG videos to QuickTime MOV on Mac.
To convert MPG to MOV for editing in iMovie or for uploading to iPod, you can use this professional yet easy to use MPG to MOV Video Converter for Mac. Double click the .dmg image to install it and follow the step by step tutorial to convert your MPG videos to QuickTime MOV on Mac.
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Load MPG videos to the program
Drag & drop MPG files to the program. Or go to "File" menu, choose "Add Video" to locate the MPG files you want to add.
Select "MOV" as output format
Select MOV format from the output format dropdown list if you want to edit the MPG video in iMovie. If you want to put the output MOV file on your iPod, iPhone or other popular portable device, you can select an output format according to your device name! The default optimized setting makes the output QuickTime MOV video looks good on your player, say iPod's, screen.
Note: If you have several MPG videos on your Mac and you want to combine them and export a continuous MPG video, just check "Merge into one file" at the bottom of the program.
Start MPG to MOV conversion on Mac OS X.
Hit "Convert" let this smart MPG to MOV Video Converter for Mac to do the rest for you! This video converter is specifically designed for Mac OS users, including Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard on iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, etc.
When the conversion is done, you can play output MOV video in QuickTime (QuickTime X included), edit them in iMovie, Final Cut Pro, or put them on your iPod for playback anytime you want.
