TS File Extension

Programs that support TS files

• Windows ¹¹
• Mac OS ⁶
• Linux ⁴

Windows

• VLC media player
• Windows Media
• Cyberlink PowerDVD
• MPlayer
• Wondershare Video Converter
• Free Studio
• Nero Vision Express
• Cyberlink PowerProducer
• Pinnacle Studio
• Freemake Video Converter
• HandBrake

Mac OS

• Apple DVD Player
• MPlayer
• VLC media player
• Elmedia Player
• Wondershare DVD Creator
• HandBrake

Linux

• MPlayer
• VLC media player
• HandBrake
• Transcoder

How to open a TS file?

If you’re having difficulty opening a TS file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.

VLC media player, Windows Media and Apple DVD Player stand out as the preferred programs to manage TS files effectively. To install the current version of Cyberlink PowerProducer, go directly to the official CyberLink website. The universal package for all operating systems is available there.

Once setup is done, your operating system should assign Cyberlink PowerProducer as the default app for TS files.

Set Cyberlink PowerProducer as the default TS application

Change the default app that opens a file on Mac

1. Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired TS file to open a menu where you can choose from multiple actions;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
4. In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to Cyberlink PowerProducer. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

Set default programs for Windows

1. Start by right-clicking on your TS file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
2. From the options listed in the pop-up window, specifically choose Cyberlink PowerProducer as the application to handle your TS file;
3. Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK" to save your preference.

Convert files to and from TS

For difficult TS files, try converting them to formats like AVI, MOV, MPG, MPEG, JPEG or similar formats to improve usability.

Be aware that converting a TS file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Free Studio, Freemake Video Converter and Transcoder are offline tools that convert TS files to other formats seamlessly and without quality loss.

Convert TS to other file formats

• TS to AVI
• TS to MPG
• TS to MP3
• TS to DVR-MS
• TS to 3GPP
• TS to WTV

Converting Files to TS Format

• BNK to TS
• MKV to TS
• MP4 to TS
• DIVX to TS
• MPG4 to TS
• MPEG to TS

Troubleshooting guide for TS file complications

If you encounter issues with TS files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.

How to edit a TS file?

To make changes to TS files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the video files. Online TS editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for Video Transport Stream Format.

Best TS Editor Software in 2026

Following these criteria, we have put together a list of recommended TS editors.