TS to MOV Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
MOV keeps high production quality, which makes it a favourite intermediate format for video editing before final export. If your files are still in TS format, this page is the shortcut: TS (Transport Stream) is the broadcast recording format used by TVs, satellite receivers and some camcorders.
iLoveConverter processes everything locally on your computer, which makes it private and fast: no upload wait, no server storage, no limits. Add as many files as you like — batch conversion is built in.
How TS compares to MOV
| TS | MOV | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | MPEG-2 / H.264 inside | H.264 up to ProRes |
| Quality | Broadcast grade | Can be studio-grade |
| Compatibility | Full players only | Best in Apple ecosystems |
| Best for | TV recordings, camera segments | Editing intermediates, ProRes |
How to convert TS to MOV
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Select your files
Drag & drop your TS files onto the area above, or click to browse. You can add multiple files at once for batch conversion.
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Convert instantly
Click "Convert to MOV". The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
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Download results
Download each converted MOV file individually, or grab everything at once as a ZIP archive.
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
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
Why convert TS to MOV?
Think of it as moving your file to the container that fits the job. No web or social platform support MOV works differently: Native to macOS, iOS and pro editing suites If any of that sounds like your task, run the conversion — it takes seconds and nothing leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this TS to MOV 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 TS to MOV?
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.
Why is video conversion slower than image conversion?
Every frame has to be decoded and re-encoded. This site runs that work on your own CPU via WebAssembly — nothing is uploaded, but a multi-minute video reasonably takes a few minutes. Images, by comparison, are single-frame jobs.
Will the audio track be kept?
Yes. The audio is carried over and re-encoded to the standard audio codec of MOV, staying in sync with the video. If your TS file has multiple audio tracks, the first one is used.