How to convert Matroska (MKV) to MPEG Transport Stream (TS)
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Convert Matroska (MKV) to MPEG Transport Stream (TS)
NexMedia converts Matroska (MKV) to MPEG Transport Stream (TS) on its own servers. Processing time depends on the file size and how busy the queue is.
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Download the converted file
When the conversion finishes, the download appears on this page. Your converted file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
About Matroska (MKV)
Matroska (MKV) is an open container format that can hold almost any video and audio codec, any number of audio and subtitle tracks, chapters and attachments.
It is popular for films and series with several audio languages and subtitle tracks, and for archiving video.
Many phones, browsers and TVs do not play MKV files directly, even when they support the codecs inside.
Convert MKV to TS online free, no account required — TS is the broadcast and Blu-ray transport stream format.
Change MKV to TS without losing quality — convert MKV to TS free in your browser.
Why won't my MKV file play on my TV or phone? Most TVs and phones play MP4 or H.264 but not the Matroska container, so converting to MP4 makes the file playable on almost any device.
About MPEG Transport Stream (TS)
An MPEG transport stream (TS, MTS, M2TS) is the container used for digital TV broadcasting and Blu-ray. It is built from small fixed-size packets that tolerate transmission errors.
TV recordings, AVCHD camcorder files (.mts), Blu-ray discs (.m2ts) and HLS streaming segments.
The packet structure adds overhead, and many editors and phones do not open TS files directly.
Why convert video to MPEG TS? Broadcast workflows and set-top boxes expect the transport stream, which also tolerates interrupted recordings gracefully.
What changes when you convert MKV to TS
- The MKV is re-encoded into TS at the default quality settings, so the result looks close to the original but is not bit-identical.
Settings you can change
Before you convert MKV to TS, you can adjust: Video codec, Rate control, Quality (CRF), Video bitrate, Resolution, Width, Height, Scale fit, Frame rate, Encoder preset, Audio codec, Audio bitrate, Trim start, Trim duration, and Remove metadata.
Limits
Each plan sets a maximum file size and a number of conversions per day, and video and audio files also have a maximum length. Guests can convert files up to 100 megabytes and 5 per day; a free account raises this to 500 megabytes and 25 per day; paid plans go up to 100 gigabytes.
Your converted TS file is kept for 2 hours, then deleted.
MKV to TS: questions and answers
Does converting MKV to TS reduce quality?
The MKV is re-encoded into TS at the default quality settings, so the result looks close to the original but is not bit-identical.
What is the difference between MKV and TS?
MKV is a flexible open container for video with any number of audio and subtitle tracks. TS is the broadcast and Blu-ray transport stream format.
Can I change the settings when converting MKV to TS?
Before you convert MKV to TS, you can adjust: Video codec, Rate control, Quality (CRF), Video bitrate, Resolution, Width, Height, Scale fit, Frame rate, Encoder preset, Audio codec, Audio bitrate, Trim start, Trim duration, and Remove metadata.
Do I need an account to convert MKV to TS?
No. You can convert MKV to TS without an account; signing in raises the file-size and daily limits.
How long is my converted TS file kept?
The TS file you convert from MKV is kept for 2 hours, then deleted automatically.
When I convert MKV to TS, is the video re-encoded?
The MKV is re-encoded into TS at the default quality settings, so the result looks close to the original but is not bit-identical.
Will converting MKV to TS change my original file?
No. The conversion reads your MKV and writes a new TS file, leaving your original MKV file untouched.