TS to AVI Converter

Convert a broadcast or DVR TS recording into an AVI for older Windows players and editors. Free, in your browser, no signup.

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Updated July 2026

TS is the MPEG transport stream your DVR, set-top box, or camcorder records, designed to ride a broadcast signal rather than play smoothly on your computer. AVI is a long-standing Microsoft container that older Windows software and legacy editors still expect. Converting TS to AVI gives that footage to a tool that only opens AVI, free and right in your browser. Because AVI uses older codecs like DivX or Xvid rather than the H.264 or H.265 a TS usually holds, this conversion normally re-encodes the video, so pick a high bitrate to stay close to the original.

Free, no sign-upNo account, no trial
Runs in your browserNothing to install
Works on every devicePhone, tablet, laptop
No watermarkClean output, every time

How it works

How to convert TS to AVI

  1. 1

    Upload your TS

    Drag your TS onto the converter or pick it from your device. Nothing to install.

  2. 2

    Choose AVI and convert

    Select AVI as the output and start. Free, with no sign-up and no watermark.

  3. 3

    Download your AVI

    Save the finished AVI, or open it in the editor to trim, crop, or resize it first.

Try it

Estimate your AVI

Pick a video bitrate and a length to see the AVI file size before you convert.

Video bitrate
5 min
1 min30 min

Drag to set the clip length in minutes, from 1 to 30.

Estimated AVI size183MBSharp 1080p

An estimate. Real size varies with resolution, frame rate, and how much the picture moves.

The formats

TS vs AVI

TS

MPEG Transport Stream

A broadcast and streaming video stream

Type
MPEG transport stream
Holds
H.264 or H.265 video with AAC or AC-3 audio
Typical size
Large, often split into segments
Plays on
VLC and many TVs, awkward inside editors

Best for:Broadcast recordings and camcorder clips

AVI

Audio Video Interleave

A legacy Microsoft video container

Type
Legacy video container
Holds
Older codecs like DivX or Xvid with MP3 or PCM audio
Typical size
Large for the quality it gives
Plays on
Windows and VLC, patchy on phones

Best for:Playing older Windows video files

Will it lose quality?

  • When the codecs already match AVI, the converter can change the container without re-encoding, so the picture stays identical.
  • When the video has to be re-encoded for AVI, a high bitrate keeps it visually close to the TS.
  • Converting cannot add detail the TS never had. The output is at best as good as the source.

Use cases

What people use it for

Play anywhereMake a clip your device supports
Video editorsGet footage your software accepts
Web videoUse a format browsers play
CourseworkHand in a standard video file
SharingSend a clip people can open

Troubleshooting

If something looks off

The AVI will not play
Some players are picky about codecs. Try it in VLC, which opens almost anything, or convert again and let the converter re-encode the video.
The file got larger
A format change can shift the size, and re-encoding at a high bitrate adds overhead. Lower the bitrate or trim the clip for a smaller file.
Audio and video drift out of sync
Re-download the source and convert again. If a long recording drifts, splitting it into shorter pieces usually fixes the sync.

FAQ

TS to AVI questions

Is the TS to AVI converter free?
Yes. EchoWave converts TS to AVI with no signup, no file-count limit, no trial, and no watermark. Upload your recording, convert it, and download the AVI from your browser.
Why would I convert TS to AVI?
AVI is a legacy Windows format, so the usual reason is an older program, editor, or device that only opens AVI. If you simply want a file that plays and uploads widely today, MP4 is the better target and keeps more quality.
Will converting TS to AVI lose quality?
AVI relies on older codecs like DivX or Xvid rather than the H.264 or H.265 a TS usually carries, so the video normally has to be re-encoded. A high bitrate keeps the result visually close to the source, but converting can never add detail the recording did not have.
How do I convert TS to AVI?
Upload your TS file, choose AVI as the output format, and start the conversion. When it finishes, download the AVI or open it in the editor to trim or adjust it first.
Will the AVI be larger than the TS?
Often yes. AVI compresses less efficiently than modern formats, so the same footage can take more space at similar quality. Lowering the bitrate or trimming the clip keeps the file smaller.
What plays AVI files?
Windows Media Player and VLC open AVI on Windows, and VLC plays it on macOS and Linux too. Support is patchy on phones, so convert to MP4 if you want to play the video on a phone or upload it to social media.
Does the TS to AVI converter work on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android?
Yes. The converter runs in any browser, so you can create an AVI on macOS, Windows, Chromebook, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android with nothing to install and no account to create.
Can I convert large or several TS files?
Yes. There are no file-count limits on these pages, so you can convert recordings one after another. Large captures are supported and simply take a little longer to upload and convert.

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