You might get some video files contained in TS format after you download video online. TS video format is a format that is seldom seen in today’s digital world. Better known as transport stream, TS is designed to allow multiplexing of digital video and audio and to synchronize the output. To better enjoy TS video on the go, you can choose to convert TS to other popular video formats like MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, etc. Here we choose MKV as the output. Check out 6 different methods to convert TS to MKV with professional TS to MKV converter.

Part 1: Convert TS to MKV with Leawo Video Converter

The first professional TS to MKV video converter I will introduce here is Leawo Video Converter. Having an easy-to-use interface, this video converter requires no expertise to operate video conversion, which means even software green hand can operate this video converter at great ease. Better than any other free TS to MKV converter, Leawo Video Converter is able to convert video files at 6 times faster speed. The input and output support a great variety of formats such as Common Video (MP4, H.265 MP4, MKV, H.265 MKV, MOV, etc.), HD Video (HD MP4, HD AVI, HD TS, HD VOB, etc.), and 4K Video (4K MP4 and 4K MKV). At the same time, Leawo Video Converter supports audio input and output as well, including AAC, AC3, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, etc. In other words, we can use Leawo Video Converter to extract audio file from video file, and to convert audio file from one format to another.

Not limited to Windows version, Leawo software team also develops the Mav counterpart of Leawo Video Converter for operating on Mac system. Download and install the right version of Leawo Video Converter based on the operating system on your computer. As the conversion process is nearly the same regardless of version of Leawo Video Converter, here we take Windows version of Leawo Video Converter as an example to convert TS file to MKV.

Step 1. Import Source TS Video File
Launch Leawo Video Converter, go to the “Convert” tab, and click “Add Video” button on the sub-menu to load your source TS video file. Alternatively, you can directly drag and drop TS video file into the program interface. After TS video file is imported, you could play back TS video file, select subtitles and audio tracks from source TS video file, add external subtitles to loaded TS video file, edit loaded TS video file, etc.

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Step 2. Set MKV as Output Format
Click the drop-down box named “MP4 Video” by default next to the “Add Photo” button. On the drop-down list, select “Change” option.

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Then on the popup Profile window, select “MKV” from “Format” column as output format. Please note that once you change the output format, the name of the drop-down box will change as well.

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Note: If you need, you could click the “Edit” button on the drop-down profile setting box to adjust video and audio parameters like video codec, aspect ratio, frame rate, resolution, audio codec, bit rate, channel, sample rate, etc. After editing job is done, click “OK” to return to the main interface.

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Step 3. Convert TS to MKV
Click the big green “Convert” button on the sub-menu bar next to the format setting drop-down box. Then, on the popup sidebar, set output directory. After setting output directory, click the “Convert” button right below. Leawo Video Converter would start to convert TS to MKV immediately. After the conversion process is finished, you can find converted file in MKV format in the output folder you just set.

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Note: Leawo Video Converter is equipped with an internal video editor, which means you can edit video after you import source video files.

Part 2: Convert TS to MKV with Prism Video Converter

The second video converter is Prism Video Converter which is the most stable and comprehensive multi-format video converter available and is very easy to use. Check out the guide below to convert TS to MKV with Prism Video Converter.

Step 1. Import Source TS Video Files
Click “Add File” at the top left menu bar to choose and import source TS video files.

Step 2. Choose MKV as Output Format
Under “Output Format” button, browse and choose “MKV” as output format in order to convert TS to MKV.

Step 3. Choose Output Folder and Start to Convert
Browse and set an output folder before you click “Convert” button. After a while, you will get MKV file in the output folder you just set.

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Part 3: Convert TS to MKV with DivX Converter

The third TS to MKV video converter is DivX Converter. This professional video converter is equipped with DivX profiles for creating DivX, H.264, and HEVC videos compatible with more than 1 billion DivX certified devices. In this regard, DivX Converter is able to convert TS video file to MKV video file. This video converter allows you to import source video file via cloud such as Google Drive or Dropbox. More amazingly, you can pass through original audio or add up to 8 audio tracks and subtitles (SRT, ASS, SSA). With this video converter, you can select your preferred audio output format, and easily change the order of your audio and subtitle tracks with a simple click. Check out guide below to convert TS to MKV with DivX Converter.

Step 1. Add Source TS Video File
There are two ways for you to add source TS video file. On one hand, you can click “Add Files” in the submenu to choose and add source TS video file. On the other, you can directly drag and drop source video file into the main interface of DivX Converter.

Step 2. Choose MKV Output Video
On the drop-down list of output profile setting, choose MKV video format as output.

Step 3. Convert TS to MKV
After output video format is selected, click “Start” at the top left to convert TS to MKV. After a while, you will get MKV video file in the output directory.

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Part 4: Convert TS to MKV with MediaCoder

As a free media transcoder, MediaCoder can be regarded as a free TS to MKV converter for users to convert TS file to MKV file. Although it is not easy to use MediaCoder, the output quality and performance is satisfying. Check out guide below to convert TS to MKV with MediaCoder.

Step 1. Import Source TS File
Click “+” button at the top left submenu to choose and import source TS file. Alternatively, you can click “File” at the top left to choose and add source TS file.

Step 2. Choose MKV as Output
Choose “MKV” under output format drop down box. At the same time, you can choose FPS, Video Bitrate, Audio Bitrate, Encoding, etc.

Step 3. Choose Output Folder and Start to Convert TS to MKV
Click “…” at the top right to choose a folder to convert converted file, and then start to convert TS to MKV by clicking the arrow icon on the submenu.

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Part 5: Convert TS to MKV with ClipConverter

Clip Converter allows you not only to convert video files, but also to download video files online. It supports YouTube (HD, 720p, 1080p, 4K), Vimeo, Facebook Video and many more. You can upload your local video file for converting or just paste the URL of your source video. Check out to convert TS to MKV online with ClipConverter.

Step 1. Add Source TS File
If you have URL, paste URL of your source TS file. Instead, you can upload your local TS file.

Step 2. Choose MKV Output
Select MKV format and then choose the quality (720p, 1080p, 2k, 4k) for the conversion.

Step 3. Start to Convert TS to MKV
Click “Start” to begin conversion process. After a while, you can download the converted file in MKV format.

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Part 6: Convert TS to MKV with Convertio

Another online TS to MKV converter I recommend here is Convertio. But this online video converter supports 100MB maximum file size. If your TS file is larger than 100MB size, you need to switch to other ways to convert TS to MKV. Check out the steps below to convert TS to MKV online with Convertio.

Step 1: Upload Video
Select or directly drag and drop target TS files into the converter. It is possible for you to upload video file from your Google Drive or Dropbox account.

Step 2: Choose MKV Output Format
After your TS video files are uploaded, choose MKV as output video format.

Step 3: Adjust Video Parameters
If necessary, you can adjust video parameters such as resolution, quality, aspect ratio and others by clicking the gear icon. Click “Convert” to begin conversion process.

Step 4: Download Converted Video
Once your video is converted and edited, you can download it to your Mac, PC or another device. If necessary, save the file to your Dropbox or Google Drive account.

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Conclusion

To sum up, Leawo Video Converter is by far the best option if you wish to convert iPod video, or any other device compliant formats since it is a modern software, and has a lot more options. High Definition and 4K videos are also supported by this software, and lossless conversion is also guaranteed hence no need to worry about the loss of quality. This software also integrates a video editor to edit video, if you wish to fully customize your videos. Try Leawo Video Converter today!