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│ DEVELOPER : Moving Picture Experts Group
│ CATEGORY : Video
│ MIME TYPE : video/mp2t
│ MAGIC BYTES : 47
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What is a TS file?
TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is a standard digital container format for transmission and storage of audio, video, and data. It is widely used in broadcast systems such as DVB, ATSC, and IPTV. The format is designed to be robust against transmission errors, making it ideal for streaming over unreliable networks.
How to open TS files
- VLC Media Player (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Free, open-source
- MPV (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Lightweight
- Windows Media Player (Windows) — With codecs installed
- FFmpeg — Command-line conversion and playback
Technical specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Container | MPEG-2 Transport Stream |
| Packet Size | 188 bytes (fixed) |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, MPEG-2 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AC-3, MP2 |
| Streaming | HLS, DVB, ATSC, IPTV |
Common use cases
- Broadcasting: Digital TV transmission (DVB, ATSC).
- IPTV: Internet Protocol Television delivery.
- HLS streaming: HTTP Live Streaming segments.
- DVD/Blu-ray: Source format from disc recordings.