Convert MOV to TS

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MOV vs TS Format Comparison

Aspect MOV (Source Format) TS (Target Format)
Format Overview
MOV
QuickTime Movie

Apple QuickTime container supporting multiple codecs and tracks, widely used in professional editing.

QuickTime
TS
MPEG Transport Stream

Container designed for transmission and storage of audio, video, and data, widely used in broadcasting.

TS
Container/Codecs

Supports H.264, ProRes, HEVC, and various audio codecs in a QuickTime container.

Typically H.264/AAC or MPEG-2 video with AAC/MP2 audio in transport stream segments.

Compression

Variable: from efficient H.264 to high-quality ProRes, balancing size and quality.

Efficient streaming compression, balancing error resilience and bitrate control.

Quality

High potential quality depending on chosen codec and settings.

High quality suitable for broadcast and surveillance video, depends on codec and bitrate.

File Size

Medium to large (10–100+ MB per minute) based on codec.

Variable (8–60 MB per minute); optimized for streaming segments.

Compatibility

Native on macOS/iOS and QuickTime Player; supported in editing suites.

Supported by broadcast receivers, VLC, FFmpeg, and streaming servers.

Streaming Support

Supports progressive download and HTTP streaming.

Designed for real-time streaming over UDP, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), and DVB.

Use Cases
  • Professional editing workflows
  • High-definition archiving
  • Broadcast transport streams
  • Surveillance video storage
  • Adaptive streaming segments
Advantages
  • High-quality codec support
  • Multiple track support
  • Error resilience for broadcasting
  • Segmented delivery support
Disadvantages
  • Large file sizes for high-quality codecs
  • Less suitable for streaming
  • Less efficient for random access
  • Requires specialized players
Tooling & Ecosystem
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • QuickTime Pro
  • Broadcast encoders
  • FFmpeg
  • VLC Media Player
Metadata Support

Extensive metadata including timecodes, chapters, and tags.

Basic program information and stream descriptors; supports closed captions in PES.

Why Convert MOV to TS?

Converting MOV to TS ensures compatibility with broadcast and streaming workflows requiring transport streams.

Our converter uses FFmpeg to remux or transcode QuickTime content into MPEG-TS segments, providing reliable delivery over UDP and HLS.

TS format is widely used for live broadcasting, surveillance archiving, and adaptive streaming solutions.