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Convert M2TS to MOV

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Last verified Oct 2026

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How to convert M2TS to MOV

  1. Add your .M2TS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
  2. Convert it to .MOV in a few seconds.
  3. Download your new .MOV file.

What to expect

  • DTS-HD and TrueHD audio (common in Blu-ray .m2ts files) is not supported in the MOV container - it will be re-encoded to AAC, which is a lossy step even when video is copied losslessly.
  • VC-1 and MPEG-2 video tracks (found in older Blu-ray titles) cannot be remuxed into MOV and must be re-encoded to H.264 or HEVC.
  • For sharing, streaming, or playback outside Apple tools, .mp4 offers broader compatibility than .mov with no practical quality difference.

Frequently asked questions

Will converting M2TS to MOV cause quality loss?
Not necessarily. If the source has H.264 video, it can be copied into MOV with no quality loss at all; only DTS-HD or TrueHD audio needs lossy re-encoding to AAC.
Why doesn't HandBrake output MOV?
HandBrake outputs MP4 and MKV only; MOV support was dropped because MP4 covers the same use case. Use FFmpeg or one of the converters above for a true .mov file.
The converted MOV file has no audio - what went wrong?
The source .m2ts likely has DTS or DTS-HD audio, which the MOV container does not support natively. Re-run with audio re-encoding: ffmpeg -i input.m2ts -c:v copy -c:a aac -b:a 192k output.mov.
Can I convert M2TS to MOV on a Mac without installing software?
QuickTime Player cannot open .m2ts files, so a tool is needed. iVI or the free converter on this page are the easiest options for macOS users.
Learn about the formats: .M2TS · .MOV
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