How to convert MOV to TS
- Add your .MOV 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
- When the MOV video is H.264,
ffmpegcan remux into TS by stream copy, with no re-encode and no quality loss. - TS is optimized for broadcast/streaming delivery, not for storing chapters, multiple tagged tracks, or QuickTime metadata.
- A TS remuxed from H.264 can later be rewrapped to MP4 losslessly if broader compatibility is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is MOV to TS lossless?
It can be. A TS is an MPEG transport stream, and when the MOV holds H.264 the video and audio can be remuxed into TS with
ffmpeg by copying the streams, so no quality is lost. Re-encoding only happens if the codec must change.Why convert MOV to TS?
The transport stream format comes from digital TV, PVR recordings, AVCHD and HLS streaming, so MOV is converted to TS to fit broadcast-style playback and segmented streaming workflows that expect 188-byte-packet streams.
What opens a TS file?
VLC media player opens TS on any operating system. To turn it into a widely compatible file you can remux it to MP4 with
ffmpeg losslessly, or re-encode with HandBrake.What does the TS container not keep from the MOV?
A transport stream is built for continuous delivery, so it does not carry the chapters, multiple named tracks or QuickTime-specific metadata that a MOV container can hold.
Programs that convert MOV: Free Studio · Wondershare Video Converter · Freemake Video Converter · SUPER · WinX Video Converter · Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac · Wondershare Video Converter for Mac · Transcoder
