MPEG Transport Stream files from DVB, ATSC, and IPTV captures use broadcast-specific muxing with 188-byte fixed packets, error correction data, and program-specific information tables that Android devices cannot play directly. Converting TS to Android-optimized video produces an MP4 file with H.264 video and AAC audio at resolution and bitrate settings tuned for smooth playback on Android smartphones and tablets.

Android's built-in MediaCodec framework handles MP4/H.264 with hardware acceleration, but struggles with raw TS containers — most Android video players either refuse to open TS files or play them with stuttering, audio sync issues, or missing features. Converting to an Android-optimized profile ensures hardware-decoded, battery-efficient playback on every Android device from budget phones to flagship tablets.

The converter strips TS-specific overhead (PAT, PMT, null packets, PCR clock references) and remuxes into an MP4 container. Video is transcoded from MPEG-2 or H.264 broadcast encoding to H.264 High Profile Level 4.1 (widely supported across Android 5.0+). Resolution is capped at 1920x1080 for phones or preserved for tablets. Audio is encoded as AAC-LC stereo at 128-192 kbps. The moov atom is placed at the file start for instant playback without buffering.

Resolution: 1920x1080

Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps

H.264 recommended for fast processing

Resolution: 1080x1080

Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps

Square or 9:16 for Reels

Resolution: 1080x1920

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 5 Mbps

Under 140s, 512MB max

Resolution: 960x540

Bitrate: 2 Mbps

16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

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H.264 High Profile in MP4 is supported from Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) onward. For very old devices running Android 4.0 or earlier, use Baseline Profile in the advanced settings.

Interlaced content (1080i) is automatically deinterlaced to 1080p progressive, which Android displays correctly. The resolution is preserved at 1920x1080 unless you choose a lower output resolution.

DVB bitmap subtitles and teletext from TS files are not carried into the MP4 container. If you need subtitles, extract them separately as SRT and load them as an external subtitle file in your Android video player.

4-6 Mbps for 1080p and 2-4 Mbps for 720p provide excellent quality without excessive file size. These bitrates keep files manageable for internal storage while maintaining HD clarity.

Yes — H.264 is hardware-decoded on every Android device with a Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung Exynos, or Google Tensor chip. This means smooth playback with minimal battery drain.

Yes, but longer recordings produce larger output files. A 2-hour HD TS recording at 5 Mbps produces roughly 4.5 GB of MP4. Consider trimming to the relevant portions if storage is limited on your device.

Device	TS	Android Video
Windows PC	Partial	Partial
macOS	Partial	Partial
iPhone/iPad	Partial	Partial
Android	Partial	Partial
Linux	Partial	Partial
Web Browser	No	No

Feature	TS	Android Video
Full Name	MPEG Transport Stream	Android Compatible Video
Extension	.ts	.mp4
Best For	Broadcasting	Android optimized

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