Convert TS to AVI
Max file size 100mb.
TS vs AVI Format Comparison
Aspect | TS (Source Format) | AVI (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
TS
MPEG Transport Stream
Container for broadcasting and streaming, optimized for real-time transmission. Broadcast |
AVI
Audio Video Interleave
Microsoft’s legacy container format for synchronous audio-video playback. Legacy |
Container/Codecs |
Supports MPEG-2, H.264, H.265 with AAC, AC-3 audio; packetized for transport. |
Supports DivX, Xvid, MJPEG video and MP3, PCM audio; simple RIFF-based structure. |
Compression |
Efficient packetization for streaming; moderate compression ratios. |
Varies by codec; often less efficient compared to modern containers. |
Quality |
Reliable SD/HD delivery depending on codec; tuned for continuity. |
Quality depends on chosen codec (e.g., DivX offers DVD-like quality). |
File Size |
Comparable to MPG with transport overhead; 8–200 MB per minute. |
Varies widely (10–150 MB per minute) depending on codec and bitrate. |
Compatibility |
Supported by digital TV, set-top boxes; limited desktop playback without tools. |
Broad support on Windows; requires codecs on other platforms. |
Streaming Support |
Designed for broadcast/IPTV with error correction. |
Not ideal for streaming; often used for file playback. |
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Tooling & Ecosystem |
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Metadata Support |
PSI/SI tables and timecode data. |
Minimal: basic RIFF tags for title and author. |
Error Handling |
FEC and stream redundancy for broadcast. |
Simple stream error detection; no advanced recovery. |
Editing Support |
Typically remuxed before editing. |
Supported by legacy NLEs with codec packs installed. |
Why Convert TS to AVI?
Converting TS to AVI allows playback on legacy Windows applications and simplifies file-based workflows, providing broad support for DivX/Xvid codecs.
Our tool transmuxes and re-encodes your TS streams into the AVI container, ensuring compatibility with older media players and editing suites.
AVI is ideal for users requiring offline playback in Windows environments or working with legacy video toolchains.