Convert TS to FLV
Max file size 100mb.
TS vs FLV Format Comparison
Aspect | TS (Source Format) | FLV (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
TS
MPEG Transport Stream
Broadcast-oriented container for real-time video and audio delivery. Broadcast |
FLV
Flash Video
Legacy container format for Adobe Flash-based streaming. Legacy |
Container/Codecs |
Supports MPEG-2, H.264, H.265 video with AAC, AC-3 audio; packetized transport. |
Typically uses Sorenson Spark or VP6 video with MP3/PCM audio in an FLV wrapper. |
Compression |
Efficient packetization for streaming, optimized for low latency. |
Moderate compression, best for older streaming workflows. |
Quality |
SD to HD quality depending on codec; consistent delivery. |
Standard definition quality; limited by older codecs. |
File Size |
Comparable to MPEG-TS with stream overhead; ~8–200 MB/min. |
Smaller (~10–80 MB/min) but less efficient than modern formats. |
Compatibility |
Supported on set-top boxes, broadcast servers; desktop via players. |
Originally ubiquitous in browsers with Flash plugin; now limited support. |
Streaming Support |
Designed for IPTV and live broadcast with error correction. |
Progressive download and streaming via Flash Media Server. |
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Tooling & Ecosystem |
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Metadata Support |
PSI/SI tables and synchronized timestamps. |
Basic FLV tags for metadata and cue points. |
Error Handling |
Advanced error correction in transport streams. |
Simple recovery via keyframe resynchronization. |
Editing Support |
Typically remuxed for editing workflows. |
Limited editing; often converted to MP4 for post-production. |
Why Convert TS to FLV?
Converting TS to FLV allows you to preserve and play legacy Flash-based streams and archived web videos originally delivered via Adobe Flash Player.
Our converter transmuxes and re-encodes your TS streams into the FLV container, ensuring compatibility with older streaming workflows and archived platforms.
FLV output is ideal for maintaining legacy content, embedding in historical projects, or migrating archived videos into a unified, playable format.