MPEG-2 to AMR Converter
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MPEG-2 is a video format from the DVD and digital-broadcast era (.mpeg / .mpg), and its audio track is usually carried as MP2 or AC-3. AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) is an audio-only speech codec, so this is not a video conversion — it extracts the audio stream from the MPEG-2 file, discards the video, and re-encodes the sound to AMR. AMR-NB is narrowband, 8 kHz, and mono, which makes it ideal for voice recordings and tiny file sizes but a poor fit for music.
MPEG-2 Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | ISO/IEC 13818 (MPEG-2) |
| Released | 1995 |
| Type | Video container with an audio track |
| Typical audio codec | MP2 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer II) or AC-3 (Dolby Digital) |
| Extensions | .mpeg, .mpg, .m2v, .ts |
| Best for | DVDs, digital TV broadcast, legacy video archives |
| Audio is | Lossy — already compressed before you convert it |
AMR Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | 3GPP TS 26.071 / TS 26.090 (adopted by 3GPP in October 1999) |
| Type | Audio-only speech codec (no video) |
| Profile here | AMR-NB (narrowband) |
| Sample rate | 8 kHz (fixed) |
| Channels | Mono |
| Frequency band | ~200–3400 Hz (telephone speech range) |
| Bitrate modes | 4.75 to 12.2 kbps (8 ACELP modes) |
| Best for | Voice memos, voicemail, MMS, dictation — not music |
How to Convert MPEG-2 to AMR
- Upload Your MPEG-2 File: Drag and drop your .mpeg / .mpg file onto the page or click "+ Add Files." You can queue several clips to convert with the same settings.
- Set the Quality Preset: Pick a Quality Preset (Highest is the default) and the Constant Bitrate preset; AMR-NB tops out at 12.2 kbps, so higher presets mainly preserve speech intelligibility, not music fidelity.
- Confirm Audio Channel and Sample Rate: AMR-NB requires Mono and 8000 Hz, the values already selected by default; use Trim if you only need a clip of the audio.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your .amr file. No sign-up, no watermark.
Why Convert MPEG-2 Audio to AMR?
- Tiny voice files. A speech track that runs tens of megabytes inside an MPEG-2 file can drop to a few hundred kilobytes as AMR — handy for voicemail systems, MMS, and archiving spoken-word recordings.
- Mobile and telephony compatibility. AMR is the speech codec built into GSM and 3G phones, so .amr playback is near-universal on older handsets and many VoIP apps.
- Speech, not music. AMR-NB is built around the human voice. If your MPEG-2 contains music, ambience, or stereo, AMR will flatten it to narrowband mono — convert to MPEG-2 to MP3 or MPEG-2 to WAV instead.
Remember this is a lossy-to-lossy re-encode: the MPEG-2 audio was already compressed (MP2 or AC-3), and AMR compresses it again, so the conversion cannot recover detail the source never kept.
Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours — no sign-up, no watermark, and never shared or made public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does converting MPEG-2 to AMR keep the video?
No. AMR is an audio-only codec, so the converter extracts the audio track and discards the video entirely. The result is a small .amr speech file, not a video clip.
Why does my music sound thin or muffled as AMR?
AMR-NB is narrowband: it samples at 8 kHz and is mono, so everything above roughly 3.4 kHz and all stereo separation is gone. That range is fine for the human voice but strips the high frequencies and width that music needs. For music, convert to MP3 or AAC instead.
Will I lose quality going from MPEG-2 to AMR?
Yes, and unavoidably. The MPEG-2 audio is already lossy (usually MP2 or AC-3), and AMR re-compresses it at a low speech bitrate. A re-encode can never add back detail the source discarded, so treat AMR as a destination for small voice files rather than faithful audio.
What is the difference between AMR-NB and AMR-WB?
AMR-NB (narrowband) uses an 8 kHz sample rate and covers about 200–3400 Hz, while AMR-WB (wideband) samples at 16 kHz and extends to roughly 7 kHz for clearer, more natural speech. This converter outputs AMR-NB, the profile most universally supported on phones and voicemail systems.
What can play an AMR file?
Most mobile phones, many media players (VLC, QuickTime with the right components), and VoIP or voice-messaging apps open .amr files. Because AMR is the legacy GSM and 3G speech codec, support is broad on older handsets but spottier in desktop browsers, where MP3 plays more reliably.
Should I use AMR for anything other than speech?
Generally no. AMR earns its place when you need the smallest possible voice file — voicemail, dictation, MMS, or call recordings. For podcasts with music beds, songs, or any stereo audio, choose MPEG-2 to MP3 for compatibility or MPEG-2 to WAV for an uncompressed copy.
Is my file kept private during conversion?
Yes. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and your files are never shared or made public.