MOV to TS Converter

Convert MOV to TS Online

Turn an Apple QuickTime MOV into an MPEG transport stream (.ts) — the container built for broadcast and streaming. TS wraps your video in fixed 188-byte packets with error-correction markers, so it keeps playing through dropped or corrupted data on satellite, IPTV, and terrestrial feeds. It is also the segment format behind HLS adaptive streaming: an HLS encoder slices video into a series of short .ts files carrying H.264 video and AAC audio. Converting MOV to TS does re-encode the video, so keep the Quality Preset high to hold detail.

How to Convert MOV to TS

1. Upload Your MOV File: Drag and drop your .mov onto the page, or click "+ Add Files" to pick one or several from your computer.
2. Set the Video Codec: Open Advanced Options and choose the Video Codec — H.264 is the safe default for HLS and most players; MPEG-2 suits legacy broadcast gear. Pick the Audio Codec (AAC, AC3, or MP3) to match your target.
3. Keep the Quality Preset High (Optional): Because TS re-encodes, leave Preset on "Very High (Recommended)" to preserve detail, or trim/resize if you only need a smaller streaming segment.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and save your .ts file. No sign-up, no watermark.

MOV vs TS at a Glance

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MOV to TS instead of just using MP4?

Use TS when the destination is a stream or a broadcast chain, not a download. TS was designed for unreliable transmission — its 188-byte packets carry error-correction and synchronization markers, so a player can resync after lost data on a satellite, IPTV, or terrestrial feed. It is also the native segment format for HLS. MP4 and MOV are better for storing and editing a single file, but they are not built to survive packet loss mid-stream.

Does converting MOV to TS reduce quality?

It can, because TS is a re-encode rather than a straight container swap — the video is decoded and compressed again into the transport stream. Keeping the Preset on "Very High" minimizes any visible loss. Since most TS output carries the same H.264 codec your MOV likely already used, a high-quality setting produces a file close in size to an H.264 MP4, plus a small amount of transport-packet overhead.

Which codec should I pick for HLS streaming segments?

H.264 video with AAC audio. Apple's HTTP Live Streaming architecture specifies that media segments are .ts files carrying an MPEG-2 transport stream with H.264 video and AAC, MP3, or AC-3 audio, typically a few seconds long each. Choosing H.264 + AAC in the codec dropdowns keeps your TS output compatible with HLS players and the .m3u8 segmenting that wraps them.

Can I play a TS file on a regular media player or upload it to YouTube?

VLC, MPV, and most desktop players open .ts directly, and many smart TVs and set-top boxes handle it natively. Web platforms are pickier: YouTube and Facebook do not accept .ts uploads, so for general sharing convert the other direction with TS to MP4 or use MOV to MP4 instead. TS shines inside a streaming or broadcast pipeline, not as a universal share format.

Is there a file size or count limit, and is my file kept private?

You can convert several MOV files in one batch with the same settings. The realistic limit on a big file is upload time, not your device. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically a few hours after conversion — no sign-up, no watermark, never shared or made public.

Will the TS file keep my MOV's chapters and metadata?

No. The transport-stream container is built to carry program and timing data for broadcast, not the chapter markers and rich metadata that QuickTime MOV and MP4 store. In our testing, a 1080p H.264 MOV converted to TS at "Very High" played back at matching resolution and bitrate, but author tags and chapter points did not survive the conversion. If you need that metadata preserved, keep an MOV or MP4 master alongside the TS segments.