Convert MP4 to TS

MP4 to TS converter that runs entirely in your browser. 100% free, no signup, no upload — your files never leave your device. One-click batch conversion.

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About formats

MP4

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a digital multimedia container format standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). It stores video, audio, subtitles, and still images in a single file and is the most widely used format for streaming and sharing video across the web, mobile devices, and living-room hardware. MP4 offers an excellent balance between compression efficiency and quality, typically using the H.264 or H.265 (HEVC) video codec together with AAC audio. Its near-universal support makes it the default choice for social media platforms, browsers, phones, and modern TVs.

Developer
ISO/IEC (MPEG)
Initial release
2001
Compression
Lossy
Color depth
up to 12-bit HDR
Transparency
No
Animation
Yes

Best for

  • Sharing videos on social media
  • Streaming video over the web
  • Playback on phones and tablets
  • Storing H.264 or HEVC video
  • Distributing downloadable video clips

Pros

  • +Near-universal support across devices and browsers
  • +Excellent compression-to-quality ratio
  • +Supports subtitles, chapters, and metadata
  • +Hardware-accelerated decoding on most devices

Cons

  • −Patent-encumbered H.264/HEVC codecs
  • −Not ideal for lossless archival
  • −Editing streams can require re-muxing

TS

TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is a standard container for transmitting and storing audio, video and PSIP data used in broadcast systems such as DVB and ATSC. TS is designed for reliable transmission over lossy media, using error-correction and synchronization features that make it the standard for digital TV broadcasts and captured streams.

Developer
ISO/IEC (MPEG)
Initial release
1995
Compression
Lossy
Color depth
up to 12-bit
Transparency
No
Animation
Yes

Best for

  • Capturing digital TV broadcasts
  • Streaming video over DVB/ATSC
  • Recording live television
  • Transporting broadcast video
  • Archiving set-top box recordings

Pros

  • +Robust error correction for lossy transmission
  • +Standard for digital TV broadcasting
  • +Supports streaming with synchronization
  • +Open MPEG standard

Cons

  • −Not optimized for file-based delivery
  • −Larger overhead than MP4 for storage
  • −Less convenient for web playback
  • −Requires demuxing for most editors

How to convert MP4 to TS

  1. 1

    Select MP4 files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or by dragging them onto the page.

  2. 2

    Choose ts — or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported).

  3. 3

    Let the file convert, then download your ts file right away.

MP4 vs TS

PropertyMP4TS
CompressionLossyLossy
Color depthup to 12-bit HDRup to 12-bit
Multi-trackYesYes
DRM supportYesNo
Open formatNoYes

When to use MP4 vs TS

MP4

  • Sharing videos on social media
  • Streaming video over the web
  • Playback on phones and tablets
  • Storing H.264 or HEVC video
  • Distributing downloadable video clips

TS

  • Capturing digital TV broadcasts
  • Streaming video over DVB/ATSC
  • Recording live television
  • Transporting broadcast video
  • Archiving set-top box recordings

Use cases for MP4 → TS

  • Sharing videos on social media
  • Streaming video over the web
  • Playback on phones and tablets
  • Storing H.264 or HEVC video
  • Distributing downloadable video clips
  • Capturing digital TV broadcasts
  • Streaming video over DVB/ATSC
  • Recording live television
  • Transporting broadcast video
  • Archiving set-top box recordings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting MP4 to TS free?
Yes. This MP4 → TS converter runs entirely in your browser and is completely free — no account, no credits, no watermark.
Which devices and platforms can I use to convert MP4 to TS?
Any modern device with a current web browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. There is nothing to install — the conversion happens locally.
Are my MP4 files uploaded to a server?
No. Files never leave your device. The entire MP4 → TS conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.
Can I convert multiple MP4 files at once?
Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many MP4 files as you like and convert them to TS in one pass, then download the results together.
What is the maximum file size?
There is no fixed server-side limit because the conversion happens in your browser. Practical limits depend on the available memory and CPU of your device.
Will converting MP4 to TS reduce the quality?
Because both formats use lossy compression, the TS output will not bring back any quality that has already been lost in your MP4 file. Avoid repeated re-encoding to keep the best quality.
Does TS support transparency?
No — TS has no alpha channel. Transparent areas of your MP4 file will be filled with a solid background colour in the converted file.
How will the file size change after converting MP4 to TS?
Both formats use comparable compression, so the TS output will be similar in size to your MP4 file — typically within 10–20% of each other.

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