TS to MOV Converter

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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.

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.

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.

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 a TS file?

The TS (Transport Stream) format is a standard container specified in MPEG-2 Part 1 (ISO/IEC 13818-1) for the transmission and storage of audio, video, and Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP) data. Designed for unreliable transmission environments like broadcast and streaming, TS encapsulates data in fixed-size 188-byte packets to facilitate error correction and stream synchronization. It is the standard format for digital broadcasting systems such as DVB, ATSC, and IPTV, and often contains MPEG-2 or H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) video streams.

How to open a TS file

Many native video players have limited support for raw MPEG Transport Streams. VLC media player is the primary tool for opening TS files across Windows, macOS, and Linux, as it natively handles the demultiplexing of the packetized stream. For editing or converting, tools like FFmpeg or HDTV-to-MPEG2 are used to parse the transport packets and extract the elementary streams.

TS Technical Info

Full Name: MPEG Transport Stream
Developed By: MPEG (ISO/IEC)
Standardization: ISO/IEC 13818-1
MIME Type: video/mp2t

What is a MOV file?

The MOV filename extension represents the QuickTime File Format (QTFF), a proprietary multimedia container developed by Apple Inc. It serves as the structural basis for the ISO/IEC 14496-14 (MPEG-4 Part 14) standard. The format utilizes an atom-based structure where data is organized into hierarchical units, allowing it to contain multiple tracks of video, audio, timecode, and text (subtitles). Common codecs encapsulated within MOV containers include Apple ProRes, H.264, and HEVC for video, and ALAC or AAC for audio. It is the default recording format for iPhones and iPads.

How to open a MOV file

MOV files are the native format for macOS and open directly in QuickTime Player. On Windows, native support is available in modern versions of Windows Media Player, though legacy support relied on the now-deprecated QuickTime for Windows. For cross-platform compatibility and to handle professional codecs like ProRes on non-Apple systems, VLC Media Player or Adobe Premiere Pro are the recommended tools.

MOV Technical Info

Full Name: QuickTime File Format
Developed By: Apple Inc.
Initial Release: 1991
MIME Type: video/quicktime

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Developer API

Convert TS to MOV via API

Automate TS to MOV 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": "ts-to-mov",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "mov"
      },
      "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.ts

# 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.