TS to FLAC Converter
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Need help?How to Convert TS to FLAC Online
- Upload Your TS Files — Drag and drop or select one or more TS (MPEG Transport Stream) files.
- Choose a Quality Preset — Select from Highest, Very High (Recommended), High, Medium, Low, Very Low, or Lowest.
- Adjust Audio Settings (Optional) — Change the Audio Channel to Original, Mono, or Stereo. Set a specific Sample Rate (Original, 8000 Hz, 12000 Hz, 16000 Hz, 24000 Hz, 44100 Hz, or 48000 Hz).
- Trim (Optional) — Set a start time and duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss to extract a specific segment.
- Convert & Download — Click Convert and download your FLAC files.
Why Convert TS to FLAC?
TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is the standard container for digital TV broadcasts, IPTV, and Blu-ray content. It contains both video and audio streams. Converting TS to FLAC extracts the audio track and saves it in lossless FLAC format — preserving every detail of the original broadcast audio without any compression artifacts. This is ideal for archiving concert broadcasts, extracting music from TV recordings, and preserving high-fidelity audio from broadcast sources.
TS vs FLAC
| Feature | TS (Transport Stream) | FLAC (output) |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Video + audio | Audio only |
| Audio quality | Depends on source (AC3, AAC) | Lossless |
| File size (1 hr) | ~2–8 GB (video + audio) | ~200–400 MB (audio only) |
| Compression | Lossy audio (typically) | Lossless |
| Playback | VLC, media players | ✅ All audio players |
| Editing | Video editors | ✅ All audio editors |
Use Cases
- Concert recordings — Extract lossless audio from TV broadcast concert recordings for high-fidelity listening.
- Music from TV — Pull the audio track from music shows, live performances, or soundtracks recorded as TS files.
- Podcast extraction — Extract audio from IPTV or broadcast recordings for podcast or audio-only distribution.
- Audio archival — Preserve broadcast audio in lossless FLAC format for long-term archival without quality degradation.
What is FLAC?
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is an open-source audio format that compresses audio by up to 50% without any quality loss. Unlike MP3 or AAC, FLAC preserves every bit of the original audio data.
Does this extract audio from the video?
Yes. The converter extracts only the audio track from the TS file and saves it as lossless FLAC. The video portion is discarded.
Will the audio quality improve?
FLAC preserves the decoded audio losslessly. If the TS contains lossy audio (AC3, AAC), the quality is already set by the source. FLAC ensures no further quality loss during storage.
What sample rate should I use?
Leave it set to "Original" to match the source. Broadcast audio is typically 48000 Hz. Change only if your target application requires a specific rate.
Can I trim the audio during conversion?
Yes. Use the Trim option to set a start time and duration. This is useful for extracting a specific song or segment from a longer broadcast recording.