How to convert FLV to TS
- Add your .FLV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TS in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TS file.
What to expect
- H.264 video and AAC/MP3 audio are copied into the transport stream without re-encoding, preserving original quality; VP6/H.263 video triggers a lossy re-encode.
- The 188-byte packet structure of TS adds minor size overhead versus FLV.
- Flash cue points and interactive metadata are not preserved.
Frequently asked questions
Is FLV to TS a lossless conversion?
TS uses the MPEG-2 transport-stream structure, so an
H.264 FLV can be remuxed into TS without re-encoding, leaving the picture and sound unchanged. Only non-H.264 FLV video needs a lossy re-encode.Why convert FLV to TS?
TS is an open container used by digital TV, PVR recordings and HLS streaming. Converting from the obsolete FLV makes the video usable in modern broadcast and streaming toolchains.
What opens a .ts file?
.ts files play in VLC on any operating system and are the native segment format for HLS streaming and broadcast equipment. FLV depends on the retired Flash Player.Will the file size change much?
A lossless remux keeps roughly the same bitrate, so the size is similar. The fixed 188-byte packet structure of TS adds slight overhead compared with the original FLV.
Programs that convert FLV: Free Studio · Freemake Video Converter · SUPER · Wondershare Video Converter for Mac
