Convert FLV to TS
Free, fast and secure — convert FLV to TS right in your browser.
FLV
TS
Convert FLV to TS for wider compatibility
Converting FLV to TS gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when FLV will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert FLV to TS
- 1 Drop your FLV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to TS automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new TS file instantly.
FLV vs TS
| Feature | FLV | TS |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/x-flv | video/mp2t |
| Best for | Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM. | Captured broadcast/HLS streams — converted to MP4 for everyday playback. |
About the formats
FLV
Flash video
FLV is the old Flash video container. Once dominant for web streaming, it is now obsolete and almost always needs converting to a modern format like MP4.
Strengths
- Small files for its era
- Plays in legacy Flash players
- Common in old web archives
Limitations
- Obsolete — Flash is discontinued
- No support on modern devices
- Lower quality than modern codecs
Best for: Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM.
TS
MPEG transport stream
TS (MPEG transport stream) is the container used for broadcast and HLS streaming. It is built to be resilient and split into segments, but is awkward as a stored file.
Strengths
- Built for streaming and broadcast
- Resilient to data loss
- Segments cleanly
Limitations
- Clumsy as a single saved file
- Limited direct player support
- Often needs remuxing
Best for: Captured broadcast/HLS streams — converted to MP4 for everyday playback.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your FLV file above and it is converted to TS automatically. When it is ready, download your new MPEG transport stream — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting FLV to TS gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when FLV will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your TS looking as close to the original as possible.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.