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Convert MPG to QuickTime MOV on Mac

Prepare MPEG video as MOV for QuickTime and Apple workflows.

Updated September 4, 2026By

Download for WindowsWindows 7-11, 64-bit Download for MacmacOS 10.13 or later

The free version limits many processing operations to the first three minutes. Check compatibility and trial limits.

  • Media filesVideo or audio files
  • Choose MOVOutput matched to this workflow
  • QuickTime checkVerify before batch processing

Before you begin

Match the output to its destination.

Check the codecs inside the source container and the requirements of the target player, editor, or device before converting.

How to Convert MPG to MOV for playback on QuickTime

Have lots of video files in MPG, and want to convert MPG to MOV on Mac since MOV is well supported by QuickTime, iTunes and other Apple products like iPhone, iPad and iPod? This article is specially written down to assist you to do the MPG to MOV conversion step by step.

MPG is one the file extensions for MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 computer files. As Apple claimed, QuickTime supports the playback of MPG files. However, some Mac users have found that when playing MPG videos in QuickTime, only audio exists or even worse, QT just crashes. So, it's necessary to convert MPG to MOV video. And LosslessConverter for Mac is an ideal assistant for you here.

How to Convert MPG to QuickTime MOV on Mac

Workflow direction

Follow the intended workflow below.

Prepare MPEG video as MOV for QuickTime and Apple workflows.

Three-step workflow

Create and verify one test output before processing the full batch.

Prepare MPEG video as MOV for QuickTime and Apple workflows.

01

Add the source

Load the MPG or MPEG files

Open LosslessConverter and select Add Files. Add the MPG or MPEG files and select the files required for this workflow.

LosslessConverter main window with the source controls visible
Source toolbarLoad the source from the main toolbar.
02

Create a QuickTime-compatible file

Choose Video > MOV

Open Output Format, select the Video group, and choose MOV. Start with Same as source for playback, or choose the HD profile that matches the source.

LosslessConverter Output Format menu with Video and MOV selected
MOVSelect Video, then choose MOV.
03

Create the current output

Select Start All, then verify in QuickTime

Choose an output folder and select Start All. When processing finishes, open the MOV files in QuickTime and verify picture, aspect ratio, frame rate, and audio.

LosslessConverter main window with Start All ready at the lower right
Start AllRun the task, then verify the result.

Try it with your own media

Process one file, verify the result, then run the full batch.

The free version limits many processing operations to the first three minutes. Check compatibility and trial limits.

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