Convert TS to MOV
Max file size 100mb.
TS vs MOV Format Comparison
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Format Overview |
TS
MPEG Transport Stream
Container designed for reliable broadcasting and streaming with packetized delivery. Broadcast |
MOV
QuickTime Video
Apple’s container format optimized for high-quality editing and playback. Professional |
Container/Codecs |
Supports MPEG-2, H.264, H.265 video with AAC, AC-3 audio; designed for stream packets. |
Supports H.264, H.265, ProRes, AAC, PCM audio; widely used in professional workflows. |
Compression |
Efficient packetization for real-time delivery; moderate compression ratios. |
High efficiency with modern codecs like H.264 and ProRes balancing quality and size. |
Quality |
Reliable quality from SD to HD depending on codec and bitrate. |
Outstanding support from SD to 4K with professional-grade color depth and metadata. |
File Size |
Comparable to MPG with overhead for packet headers; ~8–200 MB per minute. |
Variable (50–500 MB per minute) depending on codec (ProRes vs H.264) and metadata. |
Compatibility |
Native in set-top boxes and streaming servers; desktop playback via compatible players. |
Excellent support in Apple devices and QuickTime Player; limited on non-Apple without codecs. |
Streaming Support |
Designed for IPTV and live broadcast with packet recovery features. |
Supported in QuickTime-based streaming; not common in browser-native players. |
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Metadata Support |
PSI/SI tables and basic timecode data. |
Extensive metadata: edit lists, chapter markers, timecode tracks, custom tags. |
Error Handling |
Supports packet recovery and error concealment. |
Advanced recovery via QuickTime framework ensuring smooth playback. |
Editing Support |
Typically remuxed before editing workflows. |
Native support in professional editors with frame-accurate cuts and lossless timeline workflows. |
Why Convert TS to MOV?
Converting TS to MOV enables seamless integration into professional Apple workflows, providing high-quality codecs, rich metadata, and frame-accurate editing capabilities.
Our converter remuxes and transcodes your TS streams into the MOV container, preserving maximum quality while embedding editing-friendly metadata and chapter markers.
MOV files are perfect for videographers, editors, and content creators who require precise frame accuracy, HDR support, and seamless playback on Apple devices.