Convert MP4 to TS
Free, fast and secure — convert MP4 to TS right in your browser.
Convert MP4 to TS for wider compatibility
Converting MP4 to TS gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MP4 will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert MP4 to TS
- 1 Drop your MP4 file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to TS automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new TS file instantly.
MP4 vs TS
| Feature | MP4 | TS |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/mp4 | video/mp2t |
| Best for | Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility. | Captured broadcast/HLS streams — converted to MP4 for everyday playback. |
About the formats
MP4 video
MP4 (H.264) is the universal video container. It balances quality and file size beautifully and plays on virtually every device, browser and platform.
Strengths
- Plays almost everywhere
- Great quality-to-size ratio
- Ideal for streaming and social media
Limitations
- Lossy compression
- Less flexible than MKV for multiple tracks
- Older codecs can look dated
Best for: Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility.
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.