MOV to M2TS Converter

Convert MOV to M2TS Online

Turn an Apple QuickTime MOV into an M2TS file — the BDAV MPEG-2 transport stream used by Blu-ray Discs and AVCHD camcorders. This is the format you want when you're feeding footage into Blu-ray or AVCHD authoring software, or loading a clip onto a player or editor that only ingests transport streams. Because M2TS wraps video in a transport stream rather than a QuickTime container, this conversion re-encodes the video; keep the Quality Preset high so the rewrap costs you as little detail as possible.

How to Convert MOV to M2TS

1. Upload Your MOV File: Drag and drop your MOV onto the page or click "+ Add Files" to browse. You can queue several clips and convert them with the same settings.
2. Set the Quality Preset: Open Advanced Options and leave the Quality Preset at "Very High (Recommended)" — for a transport stream headed to disc authoring, the highest practical quality is what you want, since the container itself gives you no quality gain.
3. Match Resolution and Frame Rate (Optional): Use Video resolution to keep the original or pick a preset (1080p for standard Blu-ray/AVCHD). For finer control, set a Constant Bitrate or use Trim to export only the section you need.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and save your M2TS file. No sign-up, no watermark.

MOV vs M2TS at a Glance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I author a Blu-ray directly from this M2TS file?

Not on its own. A raw M2TS is the audio/video payload, but a finished Blu-ray also needs the BDMV folder structure, playlists, and (for many players) proper menus — that work is done by authoring software such as a Blu-ray authoring application. Use this conversion to produce a transport stream that's in the right codec and container for that software to import, then let the authoring tool build the disc.

Is M2TS the same as MTS?

They are the same BDAV transport-stream container with different filename conventions. Blu-ray Discs use the long .m2ts extension, while AVCHD camcorders write the same streams using the legacy 8.3 naming as .MTS. If your target tool expects .MTS, you can rename the output, or use a dedicated MOV to MTS converter so the extension matches.

Will the conversion reduce quality?

This is a re-encode, not a straight copy, so some quality loss is possible — the transport-stream container offers no quality improvement over your source. In our testing, exporting a 1080p MOV at the "Very High" Quality Preset produced an M2TS that was visually hard to distinguish from the source at normal viewing distance. Keep the preset high and the resolution unchanged to preserve as much detail as possible.

What software opens an M2TS file?

VLC media player plays M2TS directly on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Most non-linear editors that handle AVCHD — including the camcorder-import paths in common editing suites — will also read it. If a player refuses an M2TS, it is usually missing the H.264 or AC-3 decoder rather than failing on the container.

What audio and resolution should I use for AVCHD?

AVCHD is the strict cousin of Blu-ray: it carries only H.264 video with Dolby Digital (AC-3) or LPCM audio, and standard AVCHD targets 1080i/1080p or 720p. If you're prepping camcorder-style footage, keep the resolution at a Blu-ray/AVCHD preset and avoid exotic frame rates. For the reverse direction, see M2TS to MOV, or convert footage for camcorder workflows with MOV to AVCHD.