TS and MP4 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.
MP4 is a container, not a codec. It usually holds H.264 video and AAC audio, and that specific combination is the closest thing the internet has to a universal video format.
- Where TS files come from
- AVCHD camcorders, TV recordings, and HLS streaming segments.
- Where MP4 is used
- Phone cameras, screen recorders, and every video streaming platform.