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Convert M2TS to MP4

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Sep 2, 2026
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Is it possible to convert M2TS to MP4?
Yes - M2TS converts to MP4.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

Upload your .m2ts file above to convert it free - your file is deleted after converting. HandBrake is the best local option and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The main caveat: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio cannot be stored in MP4 and will be converted to AAC.

Also to MP4: AVCHD · USM · MXF

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert M2TS to MP4?

M2TS is the container used on Blu-ray discs and AVCHD camcorders, but most phones, browsers, and streaming platforms only accept .MP4. Windows Media Player also lacks built-in M2TS support, and the format is rejected by most upload platforms. Converting to MP4 makes the footage universally playable without extra codecs or plugins.

How to convert M2TS to MP4

HandBrake FREE

Open your .m2ts or BDMV folder, choose an MP4 preset such as Fast 1080p30, and click Start Encode; free on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

VLC FREE

Go to Media > Convert/Save, add your .m2ts, pick an H.264/MP4 profile, and click Start.

Freemake Video Converter FREE

Add your .m2ts file, choose MP4 as the output format, and click Convert.

Command line - FFmpeg CLI

Remux without re-encoding using ffmpeg -i input.m2ts -c copy output.mp4; add -c:a aac if the audio track is not MP4-compatible.

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About these formats

.M2TS Blu-ray BDAV MPEG-2 Transport Stream (M2TS)

An M2TS file is the video format used on Blu-ray discs and AVCHD camcorders - an MPEG-2 Transport Stream (BDAV variant) holding H.264, VC-1, or MPEG-2 video with Dolby/DTS or PCM audio. On…

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.MP4 MPEG-4 Part 14 Video File

An MP4 file is a video container (MPEG-4 Part 14, standardized 2003) that holds video, audio, subtitles, and chapters in one file. It plays on every phone, computer, browser, and smart TV…

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Quality & what to watch

  • Remuxing with ffmpeg -c copy wraps the existing H.264 or HEVC stream into MP4 with no quality change; HandBrake re-encodes by default, which takes longer but looks identical at standard quality settings.
  • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio cannot be stored in MP4 - these tracks are transcoded to AAC automatically, which means the lossless audio quality is lost.
  • If your footage is 1080i (interlaced), enable deinterlace in HandBrake before converting to avoid combing artifacts in the output.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting M2TS to MP4 reduce quality?
Only if you re-encode. Remuxing with ffmpeg -c copy preserves the original video stream unchanged; HandBrake re-encodes at CRF 22 by default, which is visually lossless for most content.
What happens to Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD audio?
MP4 does not support those codecs, so converters replace them with AAC - you keep the audio but lose the lossless quality.
Can I convert a commercial Blu-ray M2TS file?
Commercial discs are encrypted at the disc level; the .m2ts file can only be converted after decryption, which may be restricted in your jurisdiction.
Why won't M2TS play in Windows Media Player?
Windows Media Player lacks built-in support for the BDAV container; install VLC to play the file directly, or convert it to MP4 first.