MPG to ROQ - Online Video Converter
Convert MPG to ROQ online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About MPG to ROQ
Convert MPG to ROQ. MPG is the short-extension alias of the MPEG program-stream container. RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing..
Why convert MPG to ROQ?
- Smaller files with ROQ lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
MPG vs ROQ
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | MPG is the short-extension alias of the MPEG program-stream container. | RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. |
When not to convert MPG to ROQ
- Skip ROQ for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the MPG original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive MPG before batch ROQ shares.
Limits
Starting point: MPG - MPG is the short-extension alias of the MPEG program-stream container. Same payload as MPEG; rename or convert without quality change. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing. Encode ROQ (RoQ Video / RoQ Audio) from MPG at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.