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M2TS to MP4 Converter

Convert M2TS to MP4 online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is an M2TS file?

The M2TS (MPEG-2 Transport Stream) file format is a high-definition digital video container format used for multiplexing audio, video, and other streams, primarily associated with the Blu-ray Disc Audio-Video (BDAV) container format. It is based on the MPEG-2 transport stream container and is used for structuring content on Blu-ray Discs and AVCHD camcorders (Sony/Panasonic). M2TS files typically contain video compressed using H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, VC-1, or MPEG-2 codecs, allowing for variable bitrates and high-resolution playback.

How to open an M2TS file

Windows usually supports M2TS playback natively through the Movies & TV app if the necessary codec extensions are installed. However, for reliable playback across macOS and Windows without codec errors, VLC Media Player is the standard solution as it natively handles the MPEG-2 TS encapsulation. High-end video editors like DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro also support M2TS import for editing camcorder footage.

M2TS Technical Info

Full Name
MPEG-2 Transport Stream
Developed By
Blu-ray Disc Association
Initial Release
2006
MIME Type
video/mp2t

What is an MP4 file?

MPEG-4 Part 14 (MP4) is a digital multimedia container format defined by ISO/IEC 14496-14. Based directly on the QuickTime File Format (QTFF), it allows for streaming over the Internet and is the global standard for video compatibility. An MP4 file can store video streams (encoded with H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, or MPEG-4 Visual), audio streams (typically AAC or MP3), subtitles, and still images. It utilizes object-oriented structures specifically designed to support initial object descriptors (IOD) and other MPEG features.

How to open an MP4 file

MP4 is the most widely supported video format in existence. It opens natively on virtually all modern operating systems including Windows (via Movies & TV or Windows Media Player), macOS (QuickTime), Android, and iOS. Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) also support native MP4 playback via the HTML5 video tag. No external software is generally required, though VLC Media Player is useful for MP4 files containing obscure codecs.

MP4 Technical Info

Full Name
MPEG-4 Part 14
Developed By
ISO / IEC
Initial Release
2001
MIME Type
video/mp4

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Developer API

Convert M2TS to MP4 via API

Automate M2TS to MP4 conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "m2ts-to-mp4",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "mp4"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.m2ts

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.