Trim TS

How to Trim TS Videos

1. Upload your TS file — Click "+ Add Files" or drag and drop your MPEG Transport Stream file.
2. Set trim points — Under "Trim," select "Time Range" and enter a start time and duration.
3. Adjust compression (optional) — Under "File Compression," select "Quality Preset" (Highest to Lowest), "Target file size (%)", "Specific file size," "Constant Bitrate," "Variable Bitrate," "Constant Quality" (CRF), or "Constraint Quality."
4. Adjust resolution (optional) — Under "Video resolution," keep original, pick a preset (1080p, 720p, etc.), or enter exact width/height.
5. Trim and download — Click "Trim" and download your trimmed TS file.

Why Trim TS Files?

TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is the standard format for digital TV recordings, IPTV captures, and HLS streaming segments. TV recordings often include pre/post-show content, commercials, or buffer time that you want to remove. Trimming TS files lets you extract the content you want while keeping the transport stream format for broadcast compatibility.

This is useful for cleaning up DVR recordings captured as TS files, extracting segments from IPTV captures, cutting HLS stream recordings to specific scenes, or preparing broadcast-ready clips from longer recordings.

TS Format Use Cases

Source	Typical Content	Trim Use Case
DVR recording	TV show + commercials	Remove commercials
IPTV capture	Live stream recording	Extract highlights
HLS download	Concatenated .ts segments	Cut to specific scene
Broadcast capture	Full broadcast block	Isolate individual program

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TS format?

TS (Transport Stream) is an MPEG-2 container designed for broadcasting. It includes error correction for reliable transmission over unreliable channels. Used by digital TV (ATSC, DVB), IPTV, HLS streaming, and Blu-ray discs.

Can I remove commercials from a TV recording?

Yes. Use multiple trim operations — trim each commercial-free segment separately, then combine them. Or trim the entire recording to just the main content if commercials are only at the beginning/end.

Can I compress while trimming?

Yes. Under "File Compression," choose any method. This is useful for reducing large TV recordings — a 1-hour HD broadcast TS file can be 4–8 GB.

What's the difference between TS and M2TS?

Both are MPEG-2 transport streams. M2TS adds a 4-byte timestamp header for Blu-ray discs. TS is the general format for broadcasting and streaming.

Should I trim as TS or convert to MP4?

Keep TS for broadcast workflows or further TS processing. For general playback, TS to MP4 is more universally compatible.