TS to MKV Converter

Remux a broadcast or DVR TS recording into a tidy MKV for your media library. Free, in your browser, no signup.

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Updated June 2026

TS is the MPEG transport stream your DVR, set-top box, or capture card records, built to survive a broadcast signal rather than to sit neatly in a media library. MKV is the open Matroska container that Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, and Kodi standardised on. Converting TS to MKV rebuilds the seek index, writes a correct duration, and keeps your multiple audio tracks, subtitles, and chapters together in one tidy file. Since both formats can carry the same H.264 or H.265 streams, the conversion is often a clean container change with no quality lost.

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 MKV

  1. 1

    Upload your TS

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

  2. 2

    Choose MKV and convert

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

  3. 3

    Download your MKV

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

Try it

Estimate your MKV

Pick a video bitrate and a length to see the MKV 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 MKV size183MBSharp 1080p

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

The formats

TS vs MKV

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

MKV

Matroska Video

An open container that holds almost anything

Type
Open video container
Holds
Almost any codec, plus several audio and subtitle tracks
Typical size
Large, depends on the codec inside
Plays on
VLC and most modern players, less on default phone apps

Best for:Movies with multiple audio tracks and subtitles

Will it lose quality?

  • When the codecs already match MKV, the converter can change the container without re-encoding, so the picture stays identical.
  • When the video has to be re-encoded for MKV, 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 MKV 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 MKV questions

Is the TS to MKV converter free?
Yes. EchoWave converts TS to MKV with no signup, no file-count limit, no trial, and no watermark. Upload your recording, convert it, and download the MKV from your browser.
Will converting TS to MKV reduce quality?
Usually not. MKV is an open container that accepts almost any codec, so the H.264, H.265, AAC, or AC-3 streams inside your TS can be carried over untouched, which keeps the picture and sound identical. Converting can never add detail the recording did not already have.
Why convert a TS recording to MKV?
TS is made for broadcasting, so many players cannot scrub it cleanly and some show the wrong length. MKV fixes the seek table and duration, and it is the format media servers like Plex, Jellyfin, and Kodi expect, so your recordings sit cleanly in your library.
After converting TS to MKV, does it keep multiple audio tracks and subtitles?
Yes, that is one of MKV's strengths. It holds several audio tracks, subtitle tracks, and chapter markers in a single file, which is handy for recordings that carry more than one language or a commentary track.
How do I convert TS to MKV?
Upload your TS file, choose MKV as the output format, and start the conversion. When it finishes, download the MKV or open it in the editor to trim or adjust it first.
After converting TS to MKV, what plays the file?
VLC and most modern players open MKV, and media servers like Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, and Kodi handle it natively. Default phone apps are less reliable with MKV, so convert to MP4 if you need to play it on a basic phone player or upload to social media.
Does the TS to MKV converter work on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android?
Yes. It runs in any browser, so you can convert TS to MKV on macOS, Windows, Chromebook, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android with nothing to install and no account to create.
Can I convert large or multiple TS files?
Yes. There are no file-count limits on these pages, so you can convert recordings one after another. Large broadcast captures are supported and simply take a little longer to upload and convert.

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