How to convert MKV to TS
To convert MKV to TS, upload your MKV file, choose TS as the output format and press Convert. The finished TS 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 TS 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 TS 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 AAC audio.
Reasons to switch from MKV to TS
- Resilient to errors in broadcast streams
- Used by HLS live streaming
- Can be joined by simple concatenation
- Plays on: VLC, Kodi, most smart TVs, Windows and Android
What to expect from this conversion
- Expect a larger file than the MKV original, because TS is a less efficient format for the same quality.
- The first audio track is kept. Subtitle tracks, extra audio tracks and chapters are not included in the converted file.
MKV vs TS
| Property | MKV | TS |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matroska Video | MPEG Transport Stream |
| Released | 2002, Matroska.org (open standard) | 1995, MPEG / ITU |
| 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 | VLC, Kodi, most smart TVs, Windows and Android |
| Best for | movie and TV archives with multiple languages; keeping subtitles inside the file | HLS segment workflows; recording or editing broadcast TV |
Steps to convert MKV to TS
- Drop your MKV video file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that TS is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new TS 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 TS?
Upload your MKV file, make sure TS is the selected target and press Convert. When the progress bar finishes, download the TS file. No account or software is needed.
Is the MKV to TS 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 TS?
Not necessarily. If the video and audio streams already fit inside TS, 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 TS file larger than the MKV original?
Expect a larger file than the MKV original, because TS is a less efficient format for the same quality. Choosing a lower quality or resolution reduces the size further.
Which devices can play TS files?
TS files play on VLC, Kodi, most smart TVs, Windows and Android.
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.