Cut MPEG Video

How to Cut MPEG Video

1. Upload Your MPEG File — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your MPG or MPEG video file. Both extensions are accepted.
2. Set Cut Points — Under Trim, select "Time Range" and enter a Start Time and Duration. You can specify times in seconds (e.g., 30.5) or in HH:MM:SS.sss format for frame-accurate cuts.
3. Adjust Video Quality (Optional) — Under File Compression, choose from: Quality Preset (Highest through Lowest), Target File Size % (1-100% slider), Specific File Size (MB/KB), Constant Bitrate, Variable Bitrate, Constant Quality (CRF), or Constraint Quality.
4. Change Codec (Optional) — Under Video Codec, the default is MPEG-2. Available codecs include MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, AV1, and others. Under Audio Codec, the default is MP2.
5. Set Resolution (Optional) — Under Video Resolution, keep the original or choose presets (1080p, 720p, 480p, etc.) or custom dimensions.
6. Cut & Download — Click "Convert" to process. Download your trimmed MPEG file.

Why Cut MPEG Video?

MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) is the standard video format for DVDs, digital TV broadcasts, and legacy video recordings. Cutting MPEG files is useful for extracting specific scenes from DVD recordings, removing commercials from recorded TV broadcasts, creating highlight clips from camcorder footage, trimming lecture or presentation recordings to relevant sections, and splitting long MPEG files into shorter segments for easier sharing.

MPEG Compression Options

Method	How It Works	Best For
Quality Preset	Automatic quality level (Highest→Lowest)	Quick cuts without manual tuning
Target File Size (%)	Percentage of original size	Predictable size reduction
Specific File Size	Enter exact MB target	Meeting upload or email limits
Constant Quality (CRF)	Quality-based encoding	Best quality-to-size ratio
Constant Bitrate	Fixed bitrate throughout	DVD-compatible output
Constraint Quality	CRF with max bitrate cap	Streaming with bandwidth limits

MPEG Format Variants

Format	Extension	Typical Use	Video Codec	Audio Codec
MPEG-1	.mpg, .mpeg	VCD, early web video	MPEG-1	MP2
MPEG-2	.mpg, .mpeg	DVD, digital TV	MPEG-2	MP2 or AC3
MPEG-4	.mp4	Modern streaming	H.264/H.265	AAC

Can I cut without re-encoding to keep original quality?

The tool re-encodes the trimmed segment, which allows you to change codec, quality, and resolution simultaneously. To preserve maximum quality, use "Highest" Quality Preset or Constant Quality (CRF) with a low value. The output will be visually identical to the original.

What time format should I use for precise cuts?

You can enter times in plain seconds (e.g., 120.5 for 2 minutes and 0.5 seconds) or switch to HH:MM:SS.sss format for longer videos. The HH:MM:SS.sss option is better for videos over a few minutes where you need exact timestamps.

What codec should I use for DVD-compatible output?

Use MPEG-2 video codec (the default) with MP2 audio codec (also the default). This combination is the DVD-Video standard. If you need smaller files for web sharing, switch to H.264 or H.265 instead.

Can I cut and resize at the same time?

Yes. Set your cut points under Trim, then adjust Video Resolution to a smaller preset (720p, 480p, etc.) or enter custom dimensions. Both operations are applied in a single pass, which also helps reduce file size.

Does this tool accept both .mpg and .mpeg files?

Yes. Both .mpg and .mpeg extensions are accepted — they contain the same MPEG video data. The output is saved as .mpeg by default.