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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Sep 8, 2026
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Is it possible to convert TS to MP4?
Yes - TS 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 .ts file to the converter above and download the .mp4 - it is free and your file is deleted after converting. For large files, FFmpeg on your own machine is even faster. The one caveat: AC-3 audio (common in TV recordings) may not play back on phones or smart TVs inside an MP4 container.

Also to MP4: AVCHD · USM · MXF

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert TS to MP4?

TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is the container used by TV tuners, PVR recorders, and AVCHD camcorders, but most phones, tablets, and video editors do not support it well. .MP4 is the universal playback format, accepted by virtually every device and platform. TV recordings in particular need this step before editing or sharing. Because both containers use the same H.264/AAC codecs, conversion is usually instant and lossless.

How to convert TS to MP4

Command line - FFmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i input.ts -c copy output.mp4 to remux with no quality loss in seconds.

HandBrake FREE

Open your .ts file, pick an MP4 preset, and click Start Encode - best when you need trimming or codec changes.

VLC - Convert/Save FREE

Use Media > Convert/Save, choose an MP4 profile, and save with the .mp4 extension - note that VLC always re-encodes.

Programs that convert TS

HandBrake
Free Studio
Freemake Video Converter
SUPER
WinX Video Converter
HandBrake for Mac
Wondershare DVD Creator for Mac
Wondershare Video Converter for Mac

About these formats

.TS MPEG Transport Stream

A .ts file is an MPEG Transport Stream - a video container format from digital TV, PVR recordings, AVCHD camcorders, and HLS streaming. VLC media player opens it on any OS. To convert it to…

Open .TS details →
.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…

Open .MP4 details →

Quality & what to watch

  • A remux (ffmpeg -c copy) copies the video and audio streams unchanged - no quality loss and near-instant completion regardless of file size.
  • TV recordings often carry AC-3 (Dolby) audio, which many phones and smart TVs will not play inside an MP4; convert audio to AAC with ffmpeg -i input.ts -c:v copy -c:a aac output.mp4.
  • If a .ts file opens as code in a text editor, it is a TypeScript source file, not a video - video TS files are binary and cannot be converted to MP4.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting TS to MP4 reduce quality?
Only if you re-encode. FFmpeg with -c copy remuxes the streams without touching them, so quality is identical to the source. HandBrake and VLC always re-encode and will reduce quality depending on the bitrate settings.
Why does FFmpeg finish so quickly?
Because no decoding or encoding takes place - FFmpeg just moves the existing H.264/AAC streams from the TS container into an MP4 container, so even a 20 GB file finishes in seconds.
My converted MP4 has no audio - what do I do?
The audio is most likely AC-3 (Dolby), which many devices do not support inside MP4. Re-encode only the audio with ffmpeg -i input.ts -c:v copy -c:a aac output.mp4.
Can I join multiple .ts segments into one MP4?
Yes - list the files in a text file and run ffmpeg -f concat -safe 0 -i list.txt -c copy output.mp4 to combine them without any quality loss.