mpgtx ☆
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Description:
Toolbox to manipulate MPEG files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: mpeg video multimedia command-line tool
Install: brew install mpgtx
About:
Mpgtx is a command-line toolbox designed for manipulating MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video files. It allows users to split, merge, and demultiplex video streams without the need for re-encoding, which preserves the original quality and saves time. The tool is lightweight and scriptable, making it ideal for batch processing and automation tasks.
Key Features:
  • Lossless splitting and merging of MPEG files
  • Demultiplexing of video and audio streams
  • No re-encoding required for operations
  • Lightweight and fast command-line interface
  • Support for both MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats
Use Cases:
  • Splitting large video recordings into smaller segments for easier sharing
  • Joining multiple video clips into a single file without quality loss
  • Extracting audio tracks from video files for separate processing
Alternatives:
  • FFmpeg – FFmpeg is a much more comprehensive multimedia framework that supports almost every format but is heavier and more complex to use for simple MPEG-only tasks.
  • MPEGTool – A similar utility for MPEG manipulation, though Mpgtx is often preferred for its simplicity and focus on lossless operations.
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 5:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP 64a238a2
Sep 14, 2024 8:09am 0 VERSION_BUMP 329370e5
Sep 30, 2023 10:05am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2753cfc0
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