How to get MPG into imovie

I have a Sony cyber shot camera with some video on it. Its format is mpg.
imovie will not import mpg. How do I convert it into anything so it can be used?!?!

Download MPEG Streamclip, which is free.
Drag the MPG file into MPEG Streamclip.
Use FILE/EXPORT TO QUICKTIME and choose Apple Intermediate Codec.
Import the resulting file into iMovie using the FILE/IMPORT/FROM FILE menu option.

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