MOV to TS Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
MOV is Apple QuickTime’s native video container. iPhones and DSLRs record to it, but Windows and Android apps often struggle with it. TS recordings need conversion to MP4 before editing or sharing on normal platforms.
Because the whole conversion happens on your device, it is instant, unlimited and genuinely private — no accounts, no watermarks, no files on anyone's server. Multiple files are converted in one go.
How MOV compares to TS
| MOV | TS | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | H.264 up to ProRes | MPEG-2 / H.264 inside |
| Quality | Can be studio-grade | Broadcast grade |
| Compatibility | Best in Apple ecosystems | Full players only |
| Best for | Editing intermediates, ProRes | TV recordings, camera segments |
How to convert MOV to TS
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Select your files
Drag & drop your MOV files onto the area above, or click to browse. You can add multiple files at once for batch conversion.
- 2
Convert instantly
Click "Convert to TS". The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
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Download results
Download each converted TS file individually, or grab everything at once as a ZIP archive.
About the MOV format
MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, and technically the elder sibling of MP4 — same ISO base media format, same codec freedom. What sets it apart is professional video: ProRes intermediate codecs, timecode tracks and alpha channels live in MOV, which is why Final Cut, Premiere and every camera that shoots Apple ProRes hand you MOV files.
For everyday sharing it behaves exactly like MP4 (an H.264 MOV is interchangeable in practice). Where it hurts is size: ProRes and other editing codecs run hundreds of gigabytes per hour by design — they prioritize frame-accurate editing over compactness.
+ Strengths
- ✓Native to macOS, iOS and pro editing suites
- ✓Carries ProRes, alpha and timecode tracks
- ✓MP4-compatible for standard codecs
! Limitations
- −Editing codecs produce enormous files
- −ProRes playback needs capable hardware/players
About the TS format
TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is the packetized format of broadcast television — DVB, ATSC, ISDB — and of AVCHD/Blu-ray camera segments. Fixed 188-byte packets make it resilient: a damaged broadcast moment corrupts one packet, not the file. That is exactly what broadcast needs and exactly why TS wastes bytes compared to MP4.
TS plays fine in VLC and other full-featured players but not in browsers or social platforms, so camera clips and recorded broadcasts end up converted to MP4 for anything beyond local viewing.
+ Strengths
- ✓Broadcast-grade resilience to transmission errors
- ✓Native format of TV capture and AVCHD cameras
! Limitations
- −No web or social platform support
- −Packet overhead inflates file size
Why convert MOV to TS?
Converting makes sense where the strengths of TS meet what MOV cannot give you. Broadcast-grade resilience to transmission errors Meanwhile Editing codecs produce enormous files One pass through the converter above puts your file on the right side of that trade-off.
Frequently asked questions
Is this MOV to TS converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for MOV to TS?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
Does converting MOV to TS re-encode my video?
Yes. The video is decoded and re-encoded with the settings chosen by the quality slider, which is what allows the format and size to change. For an archival copy, keep higher quality; for sharing, lower quality gives a much smaller file.
Will the audio track be kept?
Yes. The audio is carried over and re-encoded to the standard audio codec of TS, staying in sync with the video. If your MOV file has multiple audio tracks, the first one is used.