TS to RMVB Converter

How to Convert TS to RMVB Online

1. Upload Your TS File: Drag and drop your .ts transport stream into the upload area, or click "+ Add Files" to browse. Batch uploads are supported, so you can queue multiple recordings from the same DVR or capture session at once.
2. Pick Video Codec and Quality Preset: RMVB defaults to RealVideo 1.0 (RV10) with audio routed to RealAudio 1.0 (REAL_144) — the only codec pairing the RMVB container reliably supports. Choose a Quality Preset (Highest, Very High, High, Medium, Low, Very Low, Lowest) or switch the File Compression mode to "Specific file size" or "Constant Bitrate" if you need a precise target.
3. Set Resolution and Trim (Optional): Pick a Preset Resolution (176x144 QCIF up to 1920x1080), scale by Resolution Percentage, enter a custom Width x Height, or keep the source dimensions. Use Trim to set a time range and only convert the segment you need.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert". Files are processed on our servers, the output .rmvb is delivered as a direct download, and uploads are deleted after the job finishes — no sign-up, no watermark.

Why Convert TS to RMVB?

MPEG-TS (.ts) is the transport-stream container used for DVB/ATSC broadcast, HLS streaming chunks, and Blu-ray/AVCHD camcorder recordings — typically H.264 video with AAC or AC-3 audio wrapped in 188-byte packets so a tuner can recover quickly after signal loss. RMVB is the variable-bitrate flavor of RealNetworks' RealMedia container, introduced in the early 2000s and still widely circulated in East and Southeast Asian fan-sub communities for anime, C-drama, and K-drama distribution where small files matter more than universal device support.

• Shrink long DVR captures for archival — a 2-hour HD .ts file routinely runs 6-10 GB at broadcast bitrates; re-encoding to RMVB at 600-900 kbps brings the same runtime under ~800 MB while staying watchable at SD or 720p.
• Match a forum/community standard — many Chinese-language anime and drama trackers still standardize on RMVB filenames and bitrate brackets (e.g., 350 MB per 45-min episode). If you're sharing back into one of those communities, RMVB is what indexers and renamers expect.
• Play in legacy RealPlayer environments — schools, libraries, and corporate kiosks deployed in the mid-2000s sometimes still ship RealPlayer SP as their licensed player. RMVB output keeps that hardware/software stack usable.
• Extract a watchable clip from a noisy broadcast capture — TS files survive packet loss but often carry GOP errors at the start. Trim to a clean range and re-encode to RMVB so the output starts cleanly on the first keyframe.
• Build a small-file mirror of an HD library — RMVB's variable-bitrate allocation spends bits on motion-heavy scenes and saves them on static dialogue, so a curated archive of TV episodes can fit on a thumb drive without the per-file overhead of MP4 fragmentation.
• Test legacy RealVideo decoders — if you maintain old playback software, ffmpeg-based RMVB output is one of the cleanest ways to generate conformance samples from modern source material.

TS vs RMVB — Format Comparison

Quality Preset and Bitrate Guide

For tight file-size targets, switch File Compression to "Specific file size" and enter the cap in MB — the encoder will solve for a bitrate automatically rather than relying on a preset.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is RMVB still used when MP4 plays everywhere?

RMVB hangs on in specific niches: Chinese-language anime/drama fan-sub communities standardized on it in the mid-2000s and many indexers still expect it; legacy RealPlayer-based deployments in education and corporate kiosks still run; and the variable-bitrate efficiency of RealVideo plus RealAudio Cook produces noticeably smaller files than naive MP4 encodes at the same perceived quality. For everyday playback on phones, smart TVs, or browsers, MP4 is the right answer — see TS to MP4 for that path.

What codecs does xconvert use inside the RMVB output?

The default pairing is RealVideo 1.0 (RV10) for video and RealAudio 1.0 / REAL_144 for audio. The RMVB option also exposes RealVideo 2.0 (RV20) if your target player specifically needs it. Other audio codecs (MP3, AAC, AC-3) are technically permitted by the RealMedia container but are not commonly demuxable by RealPlayer-class decoders, so we keep the audio path on RealAudio for compatibility.

Will my H.264-in-TS file lose quality going to RMVB?

Yes — RMVB requires re-encoding from H.264 to RealVideo, and any cross-codec re-encode is lossy. To minimize the visible loss, pick the "Highest" or "Very High" quality preset and keep the resolution unchanged. If your source TS is already low bitrate (e.g., an off-air SD broadcast capture), staying at the source resolution and using the "High" preset is usually indistinguishable from the source on playback.

My TS file came from a DVR / Blu-ray rip. Why won't it play directly?

Transport-stream captures from set-top DVRs, HDHomeRun tuners, or AVCHD camcorders often carry partial GOPs at the start (the tuner began recording mid-segment) and broadcast-specific metadata that some players choke on. Re-encoding to RMVB rebuilds the keyframe structure from scratch, so the output starts cleanly. If you only want to fix the container without re-encoding, try TS to MKV instead, which can remux H.264 directly.

Can I trim a long broadcast capture before converting?

Yes. Open Advanced Options, expand Trim, switch to "Time Range", and enter a start time and duration. Only the trimmed segment is re-encoded, which both shortens processing time and avoids any leading garbage from a tuner sync issue. The default trim is the full file.

Does RMVB support subtitles or chapters from my TS?

No. The RealMedia container has no widely supported subtitle track standard comparable to MKV's SRT/ASS embedding or MP4's closed-caption tracks, and chapter markers are not preserved. If your TS carries DVB subtitles or EIA-608/708 captions you want to keep, output to MKV instead so the subtitle stream survives the conversion.

What's the largest TS file I can convert?

The platform accepts video uploads up to several gigabytes. For a typical 1-2 hour HD broadcast capture (6-10 GB), the upload itself is the slow step; conversion runs on the server and the output RMVB is usually a fraction of the source size at default quality. If you regularly handle very large captures, use Compress TS first to drop the source bitrate before remuxing or converting.

Will RMVB play on my phone or smart TV?

Unlikely without help. iOS and modern Android do not include RealVideo decoders, and Samsung/LG/Sony smart TV firmware dropped RM/RMVB support years ago. VLC for iOS/Android plays RMVB on phones, and VLC or MPlayer handle it on desktop. If your target device is a smart TV or game console, convert to MP4 instead via RMVB to MP4 or skip RMVB entirely.

Should I pick RealVideo 1.0 or RealVideo 2.0?

Stick with RealVideo 1.0 (RV10) — it's the default for a reason. RV10 is what virtually every RMVB file in circulation uses and what every RealMedia-capable player implements. RealVideo 2.0 (RV20) was an interim codec rarely seen in the wild; some older RealPlayer builds may decode it inconsistently. Unless you have a specific compatibility requirement, the default pairing produces the most portable output.