.MPE File Extension

MPEG Movie File

Files with MPE extension are Video Files. The MPE file extension is short for the common .MPEG extension. The format stores digital video material compressed using the MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 standards. The ...

General Information

Title MPE File Extension
Extension .mpe
Full Form MPEG Movie File
File Type Video File
Developer Moving Picture Experts Group
MIME Type video/mpeg

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Audio data storage
Features Compression, Streaming

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Video Playback Yes
Streaming Services Yes
Video Editing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Regular updates, antivirus

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version MPEG-4 Part 14 (MP4)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mpg, .mpeg, .mp4, .mp3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Windows Media Player Included Windows
QuickTime Player Free Mac