File Extension Database

Open TS File

File extension TS is commonly seen on video, audio, and data whose streams are encapsulated for digital transmission use. Transmission Stream (TS) is compliant to MPEG2- Part 1 specification. TS files are actually HDTV data composed of several mpeg video and audio used and interpreted by digital tuners. Machines with various operating systems such as Windows, Mac, and Linux can be installed with applications that may open these files.

Digital TV cards are used to capture HD streams onto a computer. However, the files stored by these cards are formatted as TS files and are not supported by many application and players. TS files can be converted in to native MPEG file allowing it to be playable by most portable players and devices.

HDTVtoMPEG2 is designed to perform such purpose by extracting the content of the data and converting it in to an MPEG file. In addition, through the DreamBox software, one can also convert TS files into formats that can be burnt to a DVD.

No risk is involved when running TS files on a computer. However, some converters and applications available free for download over the Internet may contain embedded scripts that can ruin a computer. Downloading free converters is not advisable unless it comes from a legitimate provider.

The availability of converters capable of extracting TS files made piracy worst. Recorded TS files can now be freely converted into other formats and distributed illegally posing threats of piracy.

Files bearing this extension can be opened through several applications compatible with their respective environment. For machines running with Mac operating systems installed, applications such as Apple DVD Player, Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip, and VideoLAN VLC media player can be installed to play files with TS extensions.

Those with Windows operating systems running on their machines, TS files can be accessed by applications including VideoLAN VLC media player, Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip, VobEdit, and VideoReDo. Default Windows Media Player may not be able to access these files even with additional codec installed. VideoLAN VLC media player can also be installed on a Linux machine in order to access TS files.

How Can I Open TS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open TS file is to find a TS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open TS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as TS file opener then try to search online for "TS viewer", "application to open TS file" or "open TS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open TS file

How Can I Open TS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a TS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with TS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as TS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open TS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open TS file then try to search for "TS viewer", "application to open TS file" or "read TS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read TS file

How Can I Open TS File on Android

If you downloaded a TS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded TS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "TS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "TS viewer", "TS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open TS File on iPhone or iPad

To open TS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the TS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "TS". This way you can find apps which can open TS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "TS viewer" or "TS file" online in your favorite search engine.