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MPG at a glance
MPG
Convert MPG files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.mpg
MIME types
video/mpeg
Created
1993
Inventor
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
Status
active
CR2 at a glance
CR2
Convert CR2 files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.cr2
MIME types
image/cr2
Created
2004
Inventor
Canon
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | MPG | CR2 |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1993 | 2004 |
| Inventor | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) | Canon |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MPG
- Your source file is already in MPG.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to CR2.
- MPG is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use CR2
- Your target workflow expects CR2.
- Improve delivery compatibility with CR2.
- CR2 is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MPG to CR2?
Convert to CR2 when preserving Canon originals or maintaining a workflow that expects Canon raw files.
It is useful for archive retention, raw editing, and non-destructive photo finishing.
What changes when converting MPG to CR2?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to CR2 adds camera raw data.
What should I review after converting MPG to CR2?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.