TS to MP3 Converter

Pull the audio out of a broadcast or DVR TS recording and save it as a portable MP3. Free, in your browser, no signup.

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Updated June 2026

A TS file is the MPEG transport stream your DVR, set-top box, or camcorder records, and it can be awkward to play or move around. When you only want the sound, an interview, a song, a sermon, or a recorded show, converting TS to MP3 drops the video and keeps a small audio file that plays on any phone, car stereo, or music app. The audio inside a TS is usually AAC or AC-3, and EchoWave re-encodes it to MP3 right in your browser with no signup.

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 MP3

  1. 1

    Upload your TS

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

  2. 2

    Choose MP3 and convert

    Select MP3 as the output, set the bitrate if you want, then start. Free, with no sign-up.

  3. 3

    Download your MP3

    Save the finished MP3 to your device, or open it in the editor to trim or reuse it.

Try it

Estimate your MP3

Pick a bitrate and a length to see the MP3 file size before you convert.

Bitrate
10 min
1 min60 min

Drag to set the clip length in minutes, from 1 to 60.

Estimated MP3 size14MBGreat for most music

An estimate. Real size varies a little with the encoder and the audio itself.

The formats

TS vs MP3

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

MP3

MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

The most universal audio format ever made

Type
Lossy audio format
Holds
Audio only
Typical size
Small, about 1 MB per minute at 128 kbps
Plays on
Effectively everything

Best for:Music, podcasts, and audio you listen to

Will it lose quality?

  • The MP3 can only be as good as the audio already inside your TS.
  • A bitrate higher than the source does not add quality, it only makes a bigger file.
  • 192 to 320 kbps keeps music clear. 128 kbps is fine for speech.

Converting to MP3 re-encodes the audio. To keep it exactly as it sits inside the video, convert to M4A instead, or to WAV for an uncompressed copy.

Use cases

What people use it for

PodcastersPublish a clean audio episode
Students & lecturesReplay recordings anywhere
MusiciansSave sets to listen offline
TranscriptionSend a small file, not a video
CommutersTalks and audiobooks on the go

Troubleshooting

If something looks off

The MP3 has no sound
Some videos store audio as AC-3. The converter still handles it, but if a clip plays silent, re-download the source and convert again.
The file is too large to email
Convert at a lower bitrate, 128 kbps for talking, or trim the clip first to cut its length.
Which apps open MP3 files?
Almost anything opens it: your browser, your phone, any music app, or VLC. No special player needed.

FAQ

TS to MP3 questions

Is the TS to MP3 converter free?
Yes. EchoWave converts TS to MP3 with no signup, no file-count limit, no trial, and no watermark. Upload your recording, convert it, and download the MP3 from your browser.
How do I convert TS to MP3?
Upload your TS file, choose MP3 as the output format, set a bitrate if you want, and start. When it finishes, download the MP3 or open it in the editor to trim it first.
Will I lose audio quality converting TS to MP3?
The MP3 can only be as good as the audio already inside your TS, which is usually AAC or AC-3, and a higher bitrate cannot add quality that was not there. Exporting at 192 to 320 kbps keeps music clear, and 128 kbps is fine for speech.
What MP3 bitrate should I choose when converting TS to MP3?
Use 320 kbps for music you want to keep, 192 to 256 kbps for everyday listening, and 128 kbps for recorded shows, sermons, or interviews. A bitrate higher than the source audio only makes the file bigger without adding clarity.
Why does my TS file have audio I want to save?
TS recordings from broadcasts and DVRs carry the full soundtrack, so they are a common source for a song, a talk, or a recorded show you want to listen to later. Converting to MP3 lets you keep just the audio in a file that fits any music app.
Does the TS to MP3 converter work on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows?
Yes. It runs in any browser, so you can convert TS to MP3 on iPhone, iPad, Android, macOS, Windows, Chromebook, and Linux with nothing to install and no account to create.
What if the MP3 comes out silent?
Some TS files store audio as AC-3, and the converter handles it, but if a clip plays silent, re-download the source recording and convert it again. If the TS has more than one audio track, the main track is the one that is converted.
Can I convert large recordings or several files?
Yes. There are no file-count limits on these pages, so you can convert recordings one after another. Long broadcast captures are supported and simply take a little longer to upload and convert.
Will the MP3 keep the song or show details?
The full audio track is always converted. Title, artist, and album travel as ID3 tags when the TS includes them, and you can add or edit those details afterward in any music app.

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