AVI to TS Converter
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Supports: AVI
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Need help?How to Convert AVI to TS
- Upload your AVI video — Click "+ Add Files" or drag and drop your AVI files.
- Choose compression — Under "File Compression," select "Quality Preset" (Highest to Lowest), "Target file size (%)" to reduce by percentage, "Specific file size" in MB/KB, "Constant Bitrate," "Variable Bitrate," "Constant Quality" (CRF), or "Constraint Quality" (CRF + max bitrate).
- Adjust resolution — Under "Video resolution," keep original, pick a preset (1080p, 720p, 480p, etc.), or enter exact width/height.
- Trim if needed — Under "Trim," set a start time and duration to extract a specific clip.
- Convert and download — Click "Convert" and download your TS file.
Why Convert AVI to TS?
TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is designed for broadcasting and streaming — it includes error correction that makes it resilient to data loss during transmission. Converting AVI to TS is essential for IPTV systems, digital TV broadcasting, HLS streaming (which uses TS segments), and Blu-ray disc authoring. Unlike AVI, TS can recover from transmission errors without corrupting the entire stream.
AVI is Microsoft's legacy container with no built-in error correction, making it unsuitable for streaming or broadcast. TS solves this by wrapping video/audio in packets with synchronization and error recovery data.
AVI vs TS Comparison
| Feature | AVI | TS (Transport Stream) |
|---|---|---|
| Error correction | None | Built-in |
| Streaming | Not suitable | Designed for streaming |
| Broadcasting | No | ATSC, DVB, IPTV standard |
| HLS compatibility | No | Yes (TS segments) |
| Blu-ray authoring | No | Yes |
| Container type | Microsoft RIFF | MPEG-2 Transport Stream |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TS format used for?
TS (Transport Stream) is the standard for digital TV broadcasting (ATSC, DVB), IPTV, HLS streaming (HTTP Live Streaming uses .ts segments), and Blu-ray disc authoring. Its error correction makes it ideal for unreliable transmission channels.
What compression setting should I use?
For broadcasting, use "Constant Bitrate" at your facility's required rate. For HLS streaming, "Quality Preset: High" or CRF 23 works well. For Blu-ray authoring, use high bitrate (15–30 Mbps).
Can I trim during conversion?
Yes. Under "Trim," set a start time and duration to extract a specific segment.
What's the difference between TS and M2TS?
Both are MPEG-2 transport streams. M2TS adds a 4-byte timestamp header used specifically for Blu-ray discs. TS is the more general format used for broadcasting and streaming.
Should I convert to TS or MP4?
Use TS for broadcasting, IPTV, HLS streaming, or Blu-ray authoring. For general playback and sharing, AVI to MP4 is more universally compatible.