Convert TS to MPG
Max file size 100mb.
TS vs MPG Format Comparison
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Format Overview |
TS
MPEG Transport Stream
Container for reliable broadcast and streaming, packetized for real-time delivery. Broadcast |
MPG
MPEG-1/2 Video
Classic video format used for DVD, VCD, and broadcast applications with MPEG-1/2 compression. Legacy |
Container/Codecs |
Supports MPEG-2, H.264, H.265 video with AAC, AC‑3 audio; optimized for transport. |
Uses MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video compression with MP2 or MP3 audio; established broadcast standard. |
Compression |
Packetized delivery, moderate compression suited for streaming. |
Moderate compression efficiency for DVD-quality and broadcast transmission. |
Quality |
Quality up to HD depending on codec and bitrate. |
Good up to SD (720×480) for standard definition playback. |
File Size |
Comparable to MPEG-TS, around 8–200 MB per minute. |
Moderate to large (5–100 MB per minute) depending on bitrate. |
Compatibility |
Native support in set-top boxes and broadcast equipment; desktop via players. |
Wide compatibility with DVD players, media centers, and desktop applications. |
Streaming Support |
Designed for IPTV and live broadcast with error correction. |
Good streaming support for broadcast and DVD-quality over broadband. |
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Metadata Support |
PSI/SI tables and synchronization data. |
Basic metadata with standard MPEG headers and timecode. |
Error Handling |
Advanced error correction (FEC) for streaming resilience. |
Standard error handling for broadcast and DVD playback. |
Editing Support |
Typically remuxed into MP4 or MKV before editing. |
Supported by legacy and modern editors for MPEG-2 timelines. |
Why Convert TS to MPG?
Converting TS to MPG standardizes your streams into the classic MPEG-1/2 format for maximum compatibility with DVD players and legacy broadcast systems.
Our converter transmuxes and re-encodes TS streams into MPG, optimizing bitrates and preserving quality for playback on a wide range of devices.
MPG files are ideal for archival, DVD creation, and applications requiring a tried-and-true format with broad hardware support.