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Convert your ".ts" files to ".mp4" to play them on any device
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MP4 is one of the most universal video file formats. They work on a variety of devices with different operating systems as well as on different online platforms, such as Facebook and YouTube. If you have video files in another format (such as TS), they may not work on all platforms. Luckily, you can easily convert TS files to MP4 using online tools, such as CloudConvert, or desktop applications, such as VLC. This wikiHow article teaches you how to convert TS files to MP4 on PC or Mac.

Convert TS Files to MP4

  1. Open " https://cloudconvert.com/ts-to-mp4 " in a web browser.
  2. Click Select File .
  3. Open the file you want to convert.
  4. Click Convert .
  5. Click Download when the conversion is complete.
Method 1
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Using CloudConvert

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  1. To do so, go to https://cloudconvert.com/ts-to-mp4 in your web browser.
  2. It's the red button at the top of the page. This will open a new pop-up window, and prompt you to select and upload a file to convert.
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  3. Find the TS file in the file upload window, and click on its name or icon to select it. Then click Open .
  4. This button is in the lower-right corner of your screen. It will upload and convert your TS file to MP4 format.
  5. You'll see this button next to your file's name when the conversion is finished. It will download the converted Mp4 file to your computer's default downloads folder.
    • If you're using Windows, you may be prompted to select a download location.
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Using Medlexo

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  1. The Medlexo icon looks like a purple phoenix. Medlexo is a completely free and open video toolbox for Windows. It has been verified by an antivirus expert as clean. You can download it from SourceForge and check it yourself. It provides an interface for FFmpeg (a command line tool). Use the following steps to download and install Medlexo:
  2. 2
    Open Medlexo. To do so, open the Medlexo folder that you just extracted from the ZIP file. Then click the Medlexo ".exe" file.
    • Click the Any format to MP4 tab. Leave the default options as they are.
  3. 3
    Drag and drop the .ts format video files into the tool.
    • Alternatively , Click Convert . It's the large button at the bottom of the app. This will open a file browser.
    • Tips: if you planned to convert multiple .ts format videos, then tick the Batch Convert checkbox. Then only click Convert .
  4. Navigate to the video you want to convert and double-click it to select it. This will start converting the video automatically.
  5. By default, Medlexo will save the converted file to the same folder as the original file. If you want to change the save location, click Select Another Save Location in the upper-right corner.
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Using VLC on Windows

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  1. The VLC icon looks like an orange traffic cone. You can find it on your Start menu.
  2. The file converter is a built-in feature that allows you to convert video files to different formats. Use the following steps to open the file converter:
    • Click Media in the menu bar at the top.
    • Click Convert / Save .
  3. It's located next to the File Selection box near the top-right.
  4. Click on the file in the file explorer window, and click Open .
    • The selected file's directory will now show up in the File Selection box.
  5. This button is located in the bottom-right corner. It will expand more options.
  6. Click the drop-down menu next to Profile, and select one of the multiple MP4 options here.
  7. To do so, click Browse next to "Destination file." Then click the folder where you want to save your MP4, and click Save .
    • You can also enter a custom file name at the bottom of this window.
  8. This will convert your TS file to an MP4 video, and save the MP4 file to your selected saving location.
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Using VLC on Mac

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  1. The VLC icon looks like an orange traffic cone. You can find it in your Applications folder or on Launchpad.
    • VLC is a free and open-source multimedia player app. You can download it from VLC's official download page .
  2. The file converter is a built-in feature that allows you to convert video files to different formats. Use the following steps to open the file converter:
    • Click File in the menu bar at the top.
    • Click Convert / Save .
  3. This will allow you to select the file you want to convert.
  4. Click the file in the dialogue box, and click Open .
  5. Click the drop-down under the Choose Profile heading, and select one of the MP4 video profiles here.
  6. It's at the bottom of the screen.
  7. You can see this button under the "Choose Destination" heading after selecting Save as File .
  8. Click the folder where you want to save your MP4, and click Save .
    • Optionally, you can also enter a custom file name for your MP4 at the top of the Browse window.
  9. It's located in the lower-right corner of the Convert & Stream window. This will convert your TS file to MP4, and save the MP4 video to your selected saving location.
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    After converting to mp4 using Mac, the sound is missing. How can I fix it?
    Jenny Angelic
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    I suggest you check if the original video may be corrupted or try an online converter.
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      1. Open CloudConvert.com's Ts to Mp4 converter.
      2. Click Select Files .
      3. Select the TS file you want to convert.
      4. Click Open .
      5. Click Start Conversion .
      6. Click Download .

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