How to convert MKV to MTS
To convert MKV to MTS, upload your MKV file, choose MTS as the output format and press Convert. The finished MTS file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns MKV videos into MTS files in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. When the video and audio inside your MKV file can be placed in MTS as they are, the streams are copied without re-encoding, which is faster and keeps the original quality. Otherwise the video is re-encoded as H.264 video with AC-3 audio in AVCHD-style 192-byte packets.
Why convert MKV to MTS?
- Stores high-definition H.264 footage
- Native output of many camcorders
- Keeps full camera quality
- Plays on: Camcorder software, VLC and professional editors; limited on phones and the web
What to expect from this conversion
- Expect a larger file than the MKV original, because MTS is a less efficient format for the same quality.
- MTS output uses 192-byte AVCHD-style packets with H.264 video and AC-3 audio.
- The first audio track is kept. Subtitle tracks, extra audio tracks and chapters are not included in the converted file.
MKV vs MTS
| Property | MKV | MTS |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matroska Video | AVCHD Video |
| Released | 2002, Matroska.org (open standard) | 2006, Sony and Panasonic |
| Generation | Modern | Pro |
| Typical file size | Small | Medium |
| Plays on | VLC, Plex, Kodi, most Android players and modern Windows; limited on iOS and older TVs | Camcorder software, VLC and professional editors; limited on phones and the web |
| Best for | movie and TV archives with multiple languages; keeping subtitles inside the file | importing camcorder footage into editors; archiving AVCHD clips |
Steps to convert MKV to MTS
- Drop your MKV video file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MTS is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new MTS file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Leave Fast mode on to keep the original quality whenever the streams can be copied.
- Pick a lower resolution if the file is for a phone or messaging app.
- Use Mute if you only need the picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert MKV to MTS?
Upload your MKV file, make sure MTS is the selected target and press Convert. When the progress bar finishes, download the MTS file. No account or software is needed.
Is the MKV to MTS converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Will I lose quality when converting MKV to MTS?
Not necessarily. If the video and audio streams already fit inside MTS, they are copied without re-encoding, so quality stays identical. If the file has to be re-encoded, the High setting keeps almost all visible detail, while Small trades some detail for a smaller file.
Why is my MTS file larger than the MKV original?
Expect a larger file than the MKV original, because MTS is a less efficient format for the same quality. Choosing a lower quality or resolution reduces the size further.
Which devices can play MTS files?
MTS files play on Camcorder software, VLC and professional editors; limited on phones and the web.
How large a file can I upload?
You can upload videos up to 500 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.