What file formats import video?
Video and animation file formats
| Format | Import/Export support | Format Details |
|---|---|---|
| DV | Import and Export | In MOV or AVI container, or as container-less DV stream; requires QuickTime on Windows |
| H.264 (M4V) | Import only | |
| Media eXchange Format (MXF) | Import only | |
| MPEG-1 (MPG, MPE, MPA, MPV, MOD) | Import only |
Can iMovie import MPG files?
MPG files cannot be imported into iMovie directly. But you can easily solve this problem by transcoding MPG files to a fully iMovie compatible format. MPG is a file extension of MPEG-1, MPEG-2 codec, while MPG file can be found in lots of storage media and platforms.
How do I convert MPEG to MP4 in iMovie?
In the new window, click on the Add button to input an MPEG video file into the window. You can also add several files at the same time. Step 4. Click the Convert/Save button on the bottom of the window, then choose MP4 as the output format in the drop-list.
Can you convert MPEG to MP4?
Upload video Select or drag&drop MPEG video to convert it to the MP4 format from your computer, iPhone or Android. Moreover, it is possible to choose it from your Google Drive or Dropbox account.
Which video codec is best?
Comparison of video codecs – Size, Quality and Speed
| Codec | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|
| H264 (High 4:4:4 lossless) | 217 MB | Lossless video codec Much smaller than YV12 or RGB24 |
| Xvid | 52.9 MB | Best codec for most users |
| MPEG-1 | 38.8 MB | Better compression ratio than Xvid |
| Motion JPEG | 420 MB | Best codec for video editing software |
Is MP4 a good format?
The MP4 format is helpful in streaming video over the internet while losing little of its quality in the process. MP4 files are able to produce videos of near DVD like quality and the format is compatible with most modern technology.