TS
A packetized MPEG transport format designed for carrying synchronized video, audio, and metadata over broadcast, streaming, and error-prone delivery systems.
General information
- Format name
- MPEG-2 Transport Stream
- Extensions
.ts.mts- MIME type
video/mp2t- Category
- video
- Data type
- Binary
- Developer
- Moving Picture Experts Group
Media properties
- Compression
- Varies
- Common codecs
- MPEG-2 Video, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, AAC, AC-3
File signatures
| Offset | Hexadecimal | ASCII | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 47 | — | A transport-stream sync byte is commonly found at the start of a file and repeats at packet intervals; some variants use an initial offset. |
Common uses
Digital television
Broadcast transport
Live streaming
Camera recordings
Video delivery systems
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| MPEG-2 Transport Stream | Library of Congress | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 4, 2026
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026