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Convert TRP to MKV

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 15, 2026
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Is it possible to convert TRP to MKV?
Yes - TRP converts to MKV.

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

A .trp file is an MPEG-2 Transport Stream from a PVR or set-top box; MKV is a flexible container that holds the same video, audio, and subtitle streams. In most cases you can remux - just swap the container - using ffmpeg or MKVToolNix for a fast, lossless result. If you use HandBrake, note that it always re-encodes video, which is slower and may reduce quality slightly.

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Also to MKV: USM · TP · MPEG4

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert TRP to MKV?

TRP files are rarely supported outside dedicated PVR software, while MKV plays on almost any media player and works natively with Plex, Jellyfin, and Kodi. MKV also preserves DVB subtitles and multiple audio tracks better than .MP4, making it the preferred archive container for broadcast recordings with more than one language or embedded subtitle track.

How to convert TRP to MKV

MKVToolNix FREE

Drag your .trp into MKVMerge GUI, set the output filename to .mkv, and click Start muxing - all streams are copied without re-encoding.

HandBrake FREE

Open your .trp file, choose MKV as the container in the Summary tab, and click Start Encode; HandBrake re-encodes video so this is slower than a remux.

Command line - ffmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i in.trp -c copy out.mkv for a lossless remux; add -map 0 before -c copy to include all audio and subtitle tracks.

Programs that convert TRP

HandBrake
ConvertXtoDVD
SUPER
HandBrake for Mac
Wondershare Video Converter for Mac
HandBrake for Linux

About these formats

.TRP HD Video Transport Stream (PVR/Set-Top-Box Recording)

A TRP file is an HD video recording produced by a TV set-top box or PVR (Topfield, Humax, Samsung and similar devices), stored as an MPEG-2 transport stream. The free VLC media player opens…

Open .TRP details →
.MKV Matroska Video

An MKV file is a Matroska multimedia container that holds video, multiple audio tracks, subtitles and chapters in one file. Open it for free with VLC media player, or on Windows 11 with the…

Open .MKV details →

Quality & what to watch

  • A remux with ffmpeg or MKVToolNix copies streams byte-for-byte - quality is identical to the source and conversion takes seconds even for a 10 GB file.
  • MKV preserves all audio tracks and DVB subtitles from the broadcast; MP4 handles these less reliably and may drop subtitle tracks entirely.
  • If playback stutters at the start of the converted file, the source may have discontinuous timestamps - add -fflags +genpts to the ffmpeg command.

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose quality converting TRP to MKV?
Not if you remux. ffmpeg and MKVToolNix copy streams without re-encoding so quality is identical to the source; HandBrake re-encodes video and may reduce quality.
Why choose MKV over MP4 for a TRP recording?
MKV supports DVB subtitles and multiple audio tracks natively; MP4 handles these less reliably and is better suited for phones and online sharing.
Will both audio tracks from my broadcast recording be kept?
Yes - use ffmpeg -i in.trp -map 0 -c copy out.mkv or select all tracks in MKVToolNix to include every audio and subtitle stream.
Is the MKV file the same size as the original TRP?
Nearly identical - a lossless remux adds only a small container header and index, so the file size difference is a few megabytes at most.