Convert TS Files on Mac
TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is a video format using the .ts extension. Consul converts TS files to 34 other formats, and 85 formats to TS. Rename a file's extension in Finder and Consul handles the conversion automatically.
What is TS?
TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is a container designed for broadcasting and streaming, where holding up over a lossy channel matters. It's used for digital TV, DVR recordings and as the segment format for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS). A .ts file usually carries H.264 or MPEG-2 video and is defined in the MPEG-2 Systems standard.
TS uses lossy compression: encoders permanently discard some detail to keep files small. Converting to a lossless format later preserves the file exactly as it is now, but that discarded detail doesn't come back.
TS was developed by MPEG (ISO/IEC).
Opening TS files on a Mac
macOS recognizes .ts as a transport-stream movie type, so QuickTime Player can play some files (typically H.264 with AAC audio) but fails on others, especially MPEG-2 streams; VLC is the reliable fallback.
Consul supports 119 conversions for TS
Consul is the easiest way to convert TS files on your Mac, or to turn other files into TS. Rename file.ts to change its extension, and Consul converts it automatically.