TS to MKV converter
Convert MPEG-TS to MKV free online. Remux broadcast recordings into Matroska with chapters and subtitles. No signup, 500 MB limit, auto-deleted in 1 hour.
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About Matroska Video Container
Common Use Cases
- Archiving broadcast recordings in a media library format
- Converting DVR recordings for Plex or Jellyfin
- Stripping broadcast overhead from TS captures
MPEG Transport Stream (.ts) is designed for broadcast reliability, not media library organization. TS files carry packet headers, program tables, and error correction data that are irrelevant for local playback. Converting to MKV strips this broadcast overhead and wraps the video in a modern container that supports chapters, subtitle tracks, and rich metadata.
TS is a broadcast transport format with packet-based overhead. MKV is a storage container designed for media libraries with support for chapters, multiple subtitle tracks, and metadata. TS to MKV is often a remux when the video codec is H.264.
Why Convert TS to MKV?
Strip broadcast overhead
TS files contain packet headers, PAT/PMT tables, and null padding needed for broadcast. MKV drops all of this, giving you a cleaner, slightly smaller file.
Lossless remux for H.264 content
If your TS contains H.264 video (common in modern broadcasts), the conversion is a fast remux with zero quality loss.
Media library ready
Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and other media server software handle MKV natively. TS files often cause metadata parsing issues in these applications.
Chapter and subtitle support
After converting to MKV, you can add chapter markers and subtitle tracks to organize and enhance your recordings.
When to use each
Use TS when...
- Recording live broadcast streams
- Feeding into broadcast equipment
- HLS streaming segments
- Real-time IPTV distribution
- Maintaining broadcast compatibility
Use MKV when...
- Archiving recordings in a media library
- Playing in VLC, MPV, or Kodi
- Adding subtitles and chapter markers
- Serving via Plex or Jellyfin
- Stripping unnecessary broadcast overhead
Common use cases
- Archiving broadcast recordings in a media library format
- Converting DVR recordings for Plex or Jellyfin
- Stripping broadcast overhead from TS captures
How to use
- Upload your TS file. Drag and drop your MPEG Transport Stream file onto the upload area, or click to browse. Uploads are limited to 500 MB per file.
- Start the conversion. Click Convert File and FFmpeg strips the transport stream packaging and remuxes the video and audio into a Matroska container.
- Download your MKV file. Download the MKV and add it to your media library. Files are automatically deleted within 1 hour.
Frequently asked questions
- Is TS to MKV lossless?
- Yes, it is a remux operation. The video and audio streams are copied from the TS container into MKV without re-encoding.
- Will the file be smaller than the TS?
- Slightly. MKV strips the broadcast transport overhead (packet headers, null padding, program tables), which can save a small percentage of file size.
- Will broadcast subtitles carry over?
- DVB subtitles from broadcast TS are supported in MKV. Teletext subtitles may need conversion to a standard format like SRT.
- Can I convert HLS segments to MKV?
- This converter handles individual TS files. For HLS streams, concatenate the segments into a single TS file first, then convert to MKV.
- Is TS to MKV conversion free?
- Yes. Anonymous visitors get a free daily cap, registered users get a higher limit, and Premium or Lifetime members get unlimited conversions.
- Is there a file size limit?
- Yes, 500 MB per upload. Broadcast TS recordings can be large, so you may need to trim the file first.
- Will my MPEG-2 TS files convert?
- Yes. MKV supports MPEG-2 video natively, so the streams are remuxed without re-encoding regardless of whether the source is H.264 or MPEG-2.