TS, short for Transport Stream, is a video stream file format that is usually used to store video content on DVDs. TS has a different file structure from other video formats like MP4, AVI, MKV, etc., so videos stored in a TS file format usually cannot be opened by mainstream video players. Because of that, the problem of being not able to open and play a TS video file is commonly discussed in various video communities. Indeed, opening a TS file is not as easy as opening other mainstream video files. But as long as you have the right tool and method, TS files can also be opened and played successfully. The most common and reliable way to play a TS file is to convert TS to MP4 with a TS to MP4 converter. By converting TS to MP4, the special video file becomes a very compatible video file that can be played on nearly almost every kind of device. But how to convert TS to MP4? Well, the answer can be found in this article as we will introduce the best TS to MP4 converters and the detailed instructions on how to convert TS to MP4 today.

Part 1. Know about TS file

Before we start talking about how to convert TS to MP4, I’d like to give you a brief introduction to the TS file format so that you can have a better understanding of the conversion we are doing here.

As mentioned above, TS files are usually used to store DVD content. Actually, TS can not only hold DVD video content, but also audio and data information. It’s actually a container format that holds multiple kinds of data. And that’s part of the reason why the TS files can only be played by some special DVD or Blu-ray player software but not most of the regular video players. But if you think the file format is very special, you are wrong. TS files are technically just MPEG2 files, which is very common and can be played almost anywhere. The only problem is the “.TS” file extension. The “MPEG2” nature makes TS files very easy to be converted. Once you convert the TS file into a more compatible MP4, then the file should be played successfully.

The TS file format is not supported by all of the video converters as input. To convert TS to MP4, you need a video converter program that supports TS file input. Now let me introduce you some of the best TS to MP4 converters and give instructions on the converting process.

Part 2: Convert TS to Mp4 with Leawo Video Converter

The first TS to MP4 converter, also my personal favorite, is Leawo Video Converter. Leawo Video Converter is a professional video converter that supports more than 180 video or audio formats as input and output, including TS and MP4. With an advanced video converting engine, Leawo Video Converter is able to convert your TS file to MP4 with a 6 times higher speed than the average, and keep the original video and audio quality at the same time. Besides, Leawo Video Converter also has a practical video editor built in, enabling you to do various adjustments to your video including trimming, cropping, modifying video parameters, adding image or text watermark to video, adding 3D effects to video and removing noise.

What’s impressive about the software is, with all the powerful functions built in, Leawo Video Converter still has a clean and tidy user interface. Thanks to the straightforward software design, Leawo Video Converter makes it easy for anyone to finish the TS to MP4 conversion effortlessly. Now I’ll give you a detailed instruction on Leawo Video Converter, so that you will know how easy it is to convert TS to MP4 with this TS to MP4 Converter program.



Step 1: Launch Leawo Video Converter and click the “Video Converter” button to enter the video converter function module. On the main interface of the converter, click the “Add Video” button to import your source TS file. You can also import the TS file by directly dragging and dropping the file in the middle of the interface.

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Step 2: Leawo Video Converter has “MP4 Video” set as the default output format initially. If you want to convert TS to MP4, you don’t need to change the output format manually. But if you want your file converted to another format, you have to click the “MP4 Video” area and then click “Change” to go to the format selection panel to select your desired output format.

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Step 3: You can click the “Edit” button to do some editing to your video before you start the conversion. As mentioned above, Leawo Video Converter provides many video editing options in the editing panel. When you think there’s no more editing needed, you can click the green “Convert” button, set an output directory and start converting your TS to MP4.

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Part 3: Convert TS to MP4 with Freemake

Besides Leawo Video Converter, there is another TS to MP4 converter that you can try: Freemake Video Converter. As the name suggests, Freemake Video Converter is a free video converter program for you to convert various video files. The program was initially released in 2010, and has gained millions of users within more than a decade. Freemake Video Converter has everything for a basic video converter program. It’s free, it can provide decent output result, and it offers some simple video options as well. Despite the fact that the software is a relatively old product and some features must be activated using a Web Pack after three days, Freemake Video Converter could be a good helper if you want a simple TS to MP4 conversion.

The way to convert TS to MP4 with Freemake Video Converter is not too complicated. Here is a brief guide on how to convert TS to MP4 with Freemake Video Converter.

Step 1: Click the “Video” button to import your source TS video file into the program.
Step 2: When the source TS video is imported, click the “to MP4” button at the bottom.
Step 3: On the popped-out window, select an output directory and click the “Start” button to start the conversion.
Step 4: When the conversion is done, there will be a notification window telling you that the conversion is completed. Click the “OK” button to confirm.

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Part 4: Convert TS to MP4 with Online Video Converter

In the above, we introduce two different professional TS to MP4 converter programs. Actually, besides using a professional TS to MP4 converter program, using online video converter tools is also a good idea to convert TS to MP4. Although professional video converter programs are also easy to use, online video converters can provide an even simpler workflow. With an online TS to MP4 converter, you don’t have to download and install any third-party software. All you need is a steady network connection and a little bit of patience.

Although online converters usually have various restrictions in file size, file format, conversion speed and so on, it’s really handy when your file isn’t too big. Now I’ll take Convertio as an example, to show you how to convert TS to MP4 with an online video converter tool.

Step 1: Go to the official website of Convertio.
Step 2: Click the computer icon to upload your TS file from the computer. Be noted that in order to convert TS to MP4 with Convertio, your source TS file must be smaller than 100MB in size.
Step 3: Set “MP4” as output format. If needed, you can also adjust some parameters for your conversion task. But you will not be able to preview the final result.
Step 4: Click “Convert” button to start the conversion. When the conversion is done, you will be able to download the file back from the site to your computer.

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Part 5: Convert TS to MP4 with VLC

The last TS to MP4 converter tool that we are going to introduce today, is not technically a converter program, but a player program. That’s right, as a powerful media player, VLC Player integrates the converting function into the program, so that you can convert TS to MP4 with VLC Player, and then directly play the converted file inside of the same program. Comparing to other video converter tools, VLC player does not have many advanced and personalized options for your conversion. After all, it’s a professional media player, not a converter. But if you are not too demanding on the conversion task, I believe that VLC Player can give an output result that can satisfy you.

If you are wondering how to convert TS to MP4 with the media player, now I’ll offer a brief instruction for your reference.

Step 1: Launch VLC Player. In the toolbar, find “Media”, and then navigate to “Convert/Save”

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Step 2: After clicking the “Convert/Save” button, you will be able to import your source TS file into the program. Once your file is imported, click the downward arrow next to the “Convert/Save” button and choose “Convert”

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Step 3: In the newly popped out window, choose “MP4” as output format in the “Profile” box, set a destination folder and then click “Start” to start the conversion.

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