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TS to MOV Converter

Turn TS files into MOV in a couple of clicks. Broadcast and camcorder stream format (AVCHD). Apple's QuickTime container, common from iPhones and cameras. 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

Ready when you are

Drop a TS file above and FileTools360 will turn it into MOV — 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 MOV 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.

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container. Structurally it is very close to MP4 — the two share an ancestor — but MOV files often use codecs like ProRes that general-purpose players cannot decode.

Where TS files come from
AVCHD camcorders, TV recordings, and HLS streaming segments.
Where MOV is used
iPhone and Mac screen recordings, and professional video editing.

TS vs MOV

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

TS compared with MOV
PropertySourceTarget
CompressionContainer (depends on codec)Container (depends on codec)
AnimationYesYes
Introduced19951991
Browser supportMedia players yes, browsers and editors often no.Excellent on Apple, patchy on Windows and Android.
TS is stronger at
Robust to data loss. Can be joined by simple concatenation. The backbone of HLS streaming.
MOV is stronger at
Excellent on Apple platforms. Supports high-quality editing codecs such as ProRes. Handles alpha channels for compositing.

Why convert TS to MOV?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of TS: editing or sharing — convert to MP4 first. MOV is the better fit when you are editing on a Mac or working in a professional post-production pipeline.

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
Windows and Android support is inconsistent. Browsers generally will not play it.

Does converting TS to MOV 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

QuickTime Movie

Apple's QuickTime container, common from iPhones and cameras.

Extensions
.mov, .qt
MIME type
video/quicktime
Best for
Apple ecosystem · Video editing
Compatibility
Excellent on Apple, patchy on Windows and Android.

Good to know

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