Convert TS to AMR: Free Online Converter
Convert MPEG Transport Stream to Adaptive Multi-Rate Audio online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
Supports TS
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Settings for TS to AMR
- Engine
- Media
- Settings
- Adjustable settings: 9
- Trim Start
- Trim End
- Volume
- Fade In
- Fade Out
- Bitrate
- Audio Channels
- Reverse Audio
- Strip Metadata
How to Convert
Upload your .ts file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
Click Convert and download your .amr file when it's ready.
About TS to AMR Conversion
MPEG Transport Stream recordings carry broadcast-quality audio encoded at high bitrates within error-resilient packet structures. Converting TS to AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) compresses the audio into the ultra-efficient narrowband codec designed for GSM cellular voice: producing files that are incredibly small at the cost of reduced audio bandwidth (300-3400 Hz frequency range).
Why Convert TS to AMR?
AMR is the standard voice codec for GSM and 3G networks worldwide. Converting broadcast audio to AMR is useful when you need to create voice messages, phone system recordings, or ringtones from TV captures. AMR files are tiny — a minute of audio takes only about 100 KB at 12.2 kbps — making them ideal for extreme bandwidth constraints.
Common Use Cases
- Creating voice clips from TV news broadcasts for phone-based distribution
- Extracting speech segments from recorded broadcasts for telephony IVR systems
- Making ringtones from TV theme songs for legacy phones that only support AMR
- Sending broadcast audio clips via MMS where file size limits are tight
- Building voice sample databases from archived broadcast speech recordings
How It Works
The converter demuxes the TS container, decodes the broadcast audio (MPEG-2 Audio or AC3) to PCM, resamples from 48 kHz to 8 kHz mono (AMR-NB requirement), and encodes using the AMR-NB codec at the selected bitrate mode (4.75-12.2 kbps). The output uses the .amr container with the standard AMR header (#!AMR\n). The dramatic sample rate reduction from 48 kHz stereo to 8 kHz mono accounts for most of the file size savings.
Quality & Performance
AMR-NB is a speech-optimized codec with a narrow 300-3400 Hz frequency band. Music, sound effects, and ambient audio will sound heavily degraded — like a phone call. Speech remains intelligible at all bitrate modes, but sounds noticeably compressed compared to the broadcast source. This format is purpose-built for voice, not music.
Device Compatibility
| Device | TS | AMR |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Recommended Settings by Platform
YouTube
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
TikTok
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Twitter/X
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Discord
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
8MB free, 50MB Nitro
Tips for Best Results
- 1Only use AMR for speech-heavy content — music and sound effects will sound terrible at 8 kHz mono
- 2Choose 12.2 kbps for the clearest speech reproduction the format allows
- 3Trim the TS recording to only the speech segment you need before converting to minimize processing time
- 4Consider AAC at 64 kbps as a modern alternative — it sounds much better and is equally small on modern devices
- 5Test AMR playback on your target device first — some modern smartphones have dropped AMR support in favor of AAC
Related Conversions
TS to AMR conversion produces ultra-compact voice-quality audio from broadcast recordings. Use it when speech intelligibility matters more than audio fidelity and minimal file size is critical.
TS vs AMR
| Feature | TS | AMR |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | MPEG Transport Stream | Adaptive Multi-Rate Audio |
| Extension | .ts | .amr |
| Best For | Broadcasting | Speech optimized |