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What is an MPEG1 file? Video file compressed using the MPEG-1 codec; may include both audio and video, though the audio track may use a separate type of compression; can be opened and played back by most media players.

More Information NOTE: Some MPEG1 files may incorporate MPEG-2 compression isntead of MPEG-1. These files can be played back by most media players as well.

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What is an MPEG1 file?

Video file compressed using the MPEG-1 codec; may include both audio and video, though the audio track may use a separate type of compression; can be opened and played back by most media players.

More Information

NOTE: Some MPEG1 files may incorporate MPEG-2 compression isntead of MPEG-1. These files can be played back by most media players as well.

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Updated: August 24, 2015

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What is an MPEG1 file?
Video file compressed using the MPEG-1 codec; may include both audio and video, though the audio track may use a separate type of compression; can be opened and played back by most media players.