TS to MP4 Converter - TV Recordings to Playable Video

Convert TS to MP4 online. Turn DVR recordings and broadcast streams into universally compatible files. Browser-based, private, no uploads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is a container format designed for broadcasting, streaming, and transmission over unreliable networks. It's used by: DVR/PVR systems (TiVo, cable box recordings), IPTV services, satellite receivers, Blu-ray discs (as M2TS/MTS), HLS video stream downloads, and digital TV broadcasts. TS prioritizes reliability and error correction over file size efficiency.

While TS files play in VLC and some specialized players, MP4 is universally compatible with all devices, browsers, video editors, and social media platforms. MP4 files are also typically 30-50% smaller than TS with the same quality because they lack the broadcast overhead. Converting makes your recordings portable and shareable.

Yes, if you can extract the files from your DVR. Many DVRs save recordings as TS or MPEG files. Note that copy-protected content (like premium cable recordings) cannot be converted due to encryption. Personal recordings and basic cable content typically work fine.

Yes! TS files from DVRs often use MPEG-2 codec with high bitrates for broadcast quality. Converting to MP4 with H.264 typically reduces file size by 50-70% while maintaining similar visual quality. A 10GB DVR recording might become 3-4GB in MP4.

Some quality loss is unavoidable when re-encoding, but it's minimal at recommended settings (CRF 23). If your source TS contains H.264 video, you can potentially copy the stream without re-encoding for zero quality loss, though this tool re-encodes for maximum compatibility.

TS is the basic transport stream format. M2TS (MPEG-2 Transport Stream) and MTS are the same format used on Blu-ray discs and AVCHD camcorders—they're essentially TS files with additional metadata for disc menus and chapters. All three convert to MP4 the same way.

DVR recordings typically use MPEG-2 codec at high bitrates (8-15 Mbps for HD) to ensure broadcast quality. They also include transport stream overhead for error correction. This makes TS files much larger than modern H.264/H.265 equivalents.

For HD DVR recordings, use 'High Quality' (CRF 23) for excellent results. For archival of important content, use 'Best Quality' (CRF 18). If storage is limited, 'Smaller File' (CRF 28) still produces watchable video. SD recordings can use higher CRF values (28-30) without noticeable quality loss.

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly. Your DVR recordings and TV captures never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy. The tool even works offline after the initial page load.

Yes! After conversion, the MP4 files work in all video editors including iMovie, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Shotcut, and web-based editors. You can trim commercials, add chapters, combine clips, and export to other formats.

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