Convert TS to MKV

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TS vs MKV Format Comparison

Aspect	TS (Source Format)	MKV (Target Format)
Format Overview	TS MPEG Transport Stream Container designed for broadcast and streaming with packetized delivery. Broadcast	MKV Matroska Video Open-source container supporting unlimited video, audio, subtitles, and metadata. Advanced
Container/Codecs	Supports MPEG-2, H.264, H.265 video with AAC, AC-3 audio for reliable streaming.	Supports H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 video with AAC, MP3, FLAC, DTS audio; flexible codec support.
Compression	Efficient for live streaming; moderate compression ratios.	Excellent compression with modern codecs; high quality at lower bitrates.
Quality	Good quality from SD up to 4K depending on codec.	Outstanding support for SD to 8K with HDR, wide color gamut, and lossless options.
File Size	Comparable to MPG with multiplex overhead; around 8–200 MB per minute.	Highly efficient (1–200 MB per minute) depending on codec and settings.
Compatibility	Native in set-top boxes and broadcast servers; desktop playback via players.	Supported by modern media players, streaming servers, and professional software.
Streaming Support	Designed for live broadcast; supports error correction and sync.	Not native to broadcast; commonly used for on-demand streaming and downloads.
Use Cases	Live TV broadcast IPTV and OTT streaming Digital capture	High-quality video archival Multi-language distributions Professional editing workflows Home theater systems
Advantages	Robust for real-time delivery Supports multiple program streams	Open-source and royalty-free Unlimited tracks and rich metadata Future-proof container
Disadvantages	Packet overhead inflates size Not ideal for simple file storage	Requires modern players Larger overhead for basic use
Tooling & Ecosystem	FFmpeg, VLC Broadcast encoders	FFmpeg, MKVToolNix Professional editing suites Open-source multimedia tools
Metadata Support	PSI/SI tables with basic timecode data.	Extensive: chapters, tags, attachments, multiple subtitles, cover art.
Error Handling	Advanced error correction for broadcast reliability.	Resilient stream recovery and selective repair tools.
Editing Support	Typically remuxed for editing workflows.	Lossless editing, multiple stream handling, professional integration.

Why Convert TS to MKV?

Converting TS to MKV lets you harness the power of the Matroska container—unlimited tracks, rich metadata, and modern codec support—for archival and distribution.

Our converter seamlessly transmuxes and re-encodes your TS streams into MKV, preserving quality while enabling advanced features like chapters, subtitles, and multiple audio streams.

MKV is perfect for video enthusiasts, archivists, and professionals who need a future-proof, flexible container for on-demand streaming, editing, and high-fidelity storage.