TS Compressor
Shrink an MPEG transport stream capture without leaving the .ts container.
Drop files, or click to browse
TS files only — processed one at a time
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between quality and resolution here?+
Quality controls how aggressively each frame is compressed; resolution controls the pixel dimensions. Lowering either shrinks the file — combine both for the biggest savings.
Will the output still play everywhere?+
Yes — the TS container and codec choice are kept broadly compatible with players and editors.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?+
No, compression runs locally in your browser using its own built-in media codecs.
Is there a maximum file size?+
There's no fixed upload limit — since everything runs on your device, the practical limit is your browser's available memory, which handles typical clips and even fairly long recordings without issue.
How do I compress a TS?+
Drop your TS into the box above, pick a quality tier (and optionally a lower resolution), and download the smaller result once it finishes.
About TS
What is TS?
TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is a broadcast- and camera-oriented format designed to stay resilient during streaming or recording interruptions.
Full TS format guide →TS files can balloon quickly, especially with high-resolution source material. Compressing trims the file down to something that uploads faster, loads faster, and takes up less space — without needing to change the format itself.
How it works
- 1
Drop your file in
Drag your video onto the box above, or click it to browse — there's no account to create and no upload to wait on.
- 2
Adjust the slider
Drag the quality slider and watch the estimated file size update in real time.
- 3
Download the result
Your browser processes everything locally and hands you a download link the moment it's done — nothing was ever sent to a server.
Is it private?
Everything happens locally, inside this browser tab. Your video is read from disk, processed with WebAssembly running on your own device, and handed back to you as a download — it's never transmitted anywhere, so there's nothing to intercept and nothing stored on a server.
Common use cases
- Footage from camcorders or broadcast capture devices
- Uploading a clip to social media
- Sending a video over email or chat
- Freeing up storage on a phone or laptop
Supported formats
This is one of many pairings the video toolkit handles. In total it covers:
Other compressors
Format details
About TS files+
TS (MPEG Transport Stream) is a broadcast- and camera-oriented format designed to stay resilient during streaming or recording interruptions.
MPEG Transport Stream was designed for broadcast television, where a signal might briefly drop out or arrive slightly out of order, so the format includes built-in error correction and the ability to resynchronize mid-stream rather than failing outright. That resilience is also why many camcorders and broadcast capture cards record directly to .ts files, even though the format is less convenient than MP4 for editing or casual sharing once the footage is off the device.
How to open a TS file
Opens readily in VLC Media Player. For real editing, use DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro.
Good for
- resilient to data loss mid-stream
- common output from camcorders and broadcast equipment
Watch out for
- less convenient for editing or sharing than MP4
Need another format? Try the full Video Compressor, or explore all video tools.