How to convert TS to WMV
- Add your .TS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WMV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WMV file.
What to expect
- WMV is not codec-compatible with the TS, so a full lossy re-encode always happens.
- Output quality is bounded by the target bitrate; extra audio tracks and subtitles are usually dropped.
- WMV is a Microsoft format without wide native support outside Windows.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting TS to WMV reduce quality?
Yes. WMV uses Microsoft's own codec in the ASF container, which is not compatible with the TS streams, so the video is always re-encoded. That is lossy, and quality depends on the chosen bitrate.
Why convert a TS to WMV?
WMV plays natively in Windows Media Player with no setup, so converting suits Windows-only workflows and older software that expects the format.
What can play a WMV file?
WMV is native to Windows. On macOS, Linux, Android or iOS the free VLC player is needed, as QuickTime no longer opens WMV on modern macOS.
What is lost besides some quality?
The re-encode discards some detail, and multiple audio tracks or subtitles from a broadcast TS are typically not carried into the single WMV stream.
Programs that convert TS: Free Studio · Freemake Video Converter · HDConvertToX · SUPER · WinX Video Converter · Wondershare Video Converter for Mac · AVCHD Converter for Mac
