TS file format
| Extension | .ts |
| Category | video |
| Programs | Corel VideoStudio Pro X7 Ultimate CyberLink PowerProducer 6 Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip Pinnacle Studio 17.5 |
| Main program | VideoLAN VLC Media Player |
| Description | The Transport Stream (TS) format is widely used to store DVD video content. This format utilizes the MPEG-2 standard, known for compressing video data. DVDs typically store the data in discrete sections, accessible using a variety of DVD player software or video editing tools. The TS format houses packetized elementary streams and includes error correction and synchronization features, critical for maintaining the integrity of the transmission, ensuring the consistent and error-free delivery of data, even when the communication channel carrying the stream experiences interference or degradation. |
| Technical details | Within the MPEG-2 coding standard for broadcasting video, the Transport Stream's function is defined. It's frequently used for storing and transmitting audio and video data in broadcasting systems like the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB). The structure of the transport stream includes components such as Packet, Program Map Table, PSI, PAT, Conditional Access, PCR, and other elements. When played directly on a DVD player, the content is viewable without needing video editing software. This clarifies the previous statement about the need for software; DVD player software is not required for playback. |
| MIME type | video/MP2T |