No, the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component does not contain an MPEG-2 encoder, therefore encoding or creating MPEG-2 content is not supported. The component is only a decoder, enabling playback of MPEG-2 content.

The MPEG-2 Playback Component can play back MPEG-2 files on non-encrypted DVDs. Professionally produced, commercial DVDs (such as Hollywood movies) are usually encrypted with special anti-piracy software, called Content Scramble System (CSS). In order to view these DVDs, decryption software is required and is included in DVD players. But decryption software is not included in QuickTime or the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component.

There are a number of MPEG-2 file types that the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component can play back, including .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro, .m2v, .m2a, and .m2s files.

No, QuickTime Pro is not necessary for playback of MPEG-2 content with the MPEG-2 Playback Component. You need only QuickTime 6 Player or QuickTime 7 Player and the MPEG-2 Playback Component to view MPEG-2 content. However, if you wish to transcode MPEG-2 video content into other formats, QuickTime Pro or an application built upon the QuickTime export architecture is necessary.

The MPEG-2 Playback Component can play back both elementary audio and video streams, as well as multiplexed program streams.

No, MPEG-2 files containing AC3 audio cannot be played back with the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component.

The QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component supports the playback of MPEG-2 files (.mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro, .m2v, .m2a, and .m2s) that contain MPEG audio layers I or II. The MPEG-2 Playback Component does not support audio playback for MPEG-2 files containing PCM, DTS or AC3 audio. No, Apple has updated the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for Mac OS X to be compatible with Intel-based Macs.

A new version of the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component is now available for Mac OS X users. This new version includes performance enhancements and is required for compatibility with QuickTime 6.4 or later. As a past purchaser, you can download it free of charge through your Apple Store account. Just visit the Apple Store and click “Your Account” in the store menu.

Yes, the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component is available for volume purchase directly from Apple. Pricing at any volume is $19.99 per seat. Call 800-747-7483 for details. No, the MPEG-2 playback component you purchased for QuickTime will continue to work with QuickTime 7.

While multiplexed streams can be played back with the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component, de-multiplexing of these streams is not supported.

QuickTime 7 Pro users who upgrade to version 7.0.3 or later will have a new option in the export panel called “Movie to iPod.” By choosing this option your content will be automatically converted into a format that iPod can play back. See the Creating Video for Your iPod tutorial for more information.

With QuickTime 7.0.3 or later installed, QuickTime 7 Pro will automatically create an .m4v file containing H.264 video and AAC audio when the “Movie to iPod” option is chosen from the Export panel. These files are specially optimized for smooth playback on iPod.

We highly recommend you install QuickTime 7.0.3 or later and use QuickTime 7 Pro to create files specifically optimized for playback on iPod. See the Creating Video for Your iPod tutorial for more information. However, it is possible to create content for iPod using QuickTime 6 Pro or later. Files must comply with the video specifications of the device. iPod supports the following video formats: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Low-Complexity version of the H.

I am currently investigating this. It does work on most systems, but there are cases where it doesn't. If you have more detailled info about the cause or when this happens, please tell me.

Quicktime and Quicktime Pro do not include support for MPEG-2 playback. To play MPEG-2 media using Quicktime you need an MPEG-2 Playback Component. or in our Mac SVCD Software Bundle (includes iVCD, MacVCD X and an MPEG-2 Playback component for $44.95US)

No. You can only submit original content you created. And you cannot rewrite others' content and submit it as your original work.

MPEG is an acronym for “Motion Picture Experts Group”, the team that designed the compression system. DVD Video format uses MPEG-2, which is highly compressed when compared with its original state. When played back most DVD videos still look great however, and this is due to the work that has gone into how the MPEG-2 algorithm functions.

No. QuickTime 6.5 integrates all 3GPP and 3GPP2 playback and authoring capabilities within its own installer.

To create QuickTime Media files, you must use software that has the ability to encode media to the QuickTime digital format. Please see the QuickTime Media Web site at http://www.quicktime.com for more information.