How to convert TS to MP3
- Add your .TS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MP3 in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MP3 file.
What to expect
- TS audio is typically AC-3 or AAC - converting to MP3 always re-encodes the audio, so some quality is lost.
- AC-3 5.1 surround tracks are automatically downmixed to stereo in the output MP3.
- The
.tsextension is also used by TypeScript source files - if yours opens as text in a code editor, it is not a video file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract the audio without losing quality?
Only if the audio track is already MP3, which is rare in broadcast TS files. AC-3 and AAC must be re-encoded to produce MP3, which always involves some loss.
How long does conversion take?
Audio extraction is fast - ffmpeg converts a one-hour TS file to MP3 in roughly 30-60 seconds because the video is skipped entirely.
What if my TS file has multiple audio tracks?
Run
ffmpeg -i input.ts to list all streams, then add -map 0:a:1 (or the relevant index) to pick the right track.My TS file is split into short HLS segments - can I still convert?
Yes - join the segments first with
ffmpeg -f concat -safe 0 -i list.txt -c copy joined.ts, then convert joined.ts to MP3.Programs that convert TS: Free Studio · SUPER · WinX Video Converter · Freemake Video Converter · Nero Recode · Wondershare Video Converter · Wondershare Video Converter for Mac · Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac
