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TS to MKV Converter

Turn TS files into MKV in a couple of clicks. Broadcast and camcorder stream format (AVCHD). Flexible container that holds any codec, subtitles and tracks. The output is re-encoded, so quality depends on the settings you choose.

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Drop your files here

TS files (.ts, .m2ts, .mts) · up to 512 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

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Drop a TS file above and FileTools360 will turn it into MKV — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your TS files

    Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.

  2. 2

    Adjust the settings if you want to

    The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control codec, resolution and bitrate, the audio track and start and end times.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

TS and MKV explained

MPEG Transport Stream was designed for broadcast, where a receiver might tune in at any moment. It is built from small self-contained packets, which makes it resilient to errors but awkward to edit.

Matroska is a container designed to hold essentially anything: any codec, unlimited audio tracks, subtitle tracks, chapters and attachments in one file. It is the format of choice for archiving films with multiple languages.

Where TS files come from
AVCHD camcorders, TV recordings, and HLS streaming segments.
Where MKV is used
Media archives, anime and film collections, and high-quality recordings.

TS vs MKV

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

TS compared with MKV
PropertySourceTarget
CompressionContainer (depends on codec)Container (depends on codec)
AnimationYesYes
Introduced19952002
Browser supportMedia players yes, browsers and editors often no.Great in VLC and media servers, poor in browsers.
TS is stronger at
Robust to data loss. Can be joined by simple concatenation. The backbone of HLS streaming.
MKV is stronger at
Holds any codec. Unlimited audio, subtitle and chapter tracks. Open and well documented.

Why convert TS to MKV?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of TS: editing or sharing — convert to MP4 first. MKV is the better fit when archiving or watching in a capable player such as VLC or a media server.

TS limitations that prompt the switch
Editors often refuse it. No browser support as a standalone file. Higher overhead than MP4.
What you give up
Browsers will not play it. Many TVs, phones and editors reject it.

Does converting TS to MKV reduce quality?

Both formats store the content without discarding data, so this conversion preserves it exactly. The file size may change because the two formats compress differently, but the content itself is unaffected.

About these formats

Source

MPEG Transport Stream

Broadcast and camcorder stream format (AVCHD).

Extensions
.ts, .m2ts, .mts
MIME type
video/mp2t
Best for
Camcorder footage · TV recordings · HLS segments
Compatibility
Media players yes, browsers and editors often no.

Target

Matroska Video

Flexible container that holds any codec, subtitles and tracks.

Extensions
.mkv
MIME type
video/x-matroska
Best for
Multi-track video · Archiving · Media servers
Compatibility
Great in VLC and media servers, poor in browsers.

Good to know

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