Conversion guide

Convert MPEG-TS to WebM Online

This guide explains MPEG-TS and WebM, then covers what to expect when converting between them on Muxara.

Convert your MPEG-TS file

Loading job…

About MPEG-TS (source)

MPEG-TS (Transport Stream) is the broadcast and DVR standard. TV tuners, cable boxes, and many cameras write .ts, .mts, or .m2ts files. TS splits video into small packets for reliable transmission and tolerates stream corruption better than MP4 for live capture.

Where MPEG-TS shows up:

  • OTA and cable DVR recordings
  • HDV and AVCHD camcorder clips
  • IPTV and broadcast playout pipelines
  • Set-top boxes and TV-headend systems

About WebM (target)

WebM is a web-focused container designed for HTML5 video. It usually holds VP8 or VP9 video with Opus or Vorbis audio. Chrome, Firefox, and Edge play WebM natively; Safari support improved in recent versions. Screen recorders and web apps often export WebM.

Where WebM is used:

  • HTML5 <video> players on websites
  • Chrome and OBS screen recordings
  • Discord and web app exports
  • Open, royalty-free web delivery

Converting MPEG-TS to WebM

Pros

  • Often smaller than MPEG-TS at similar quality for web use
  • Royalty-free and native in Chrome and Firefox

Cons

  • Weaker support on Apple devices and older TVs
  • Requires transcoding from most MPEG-TS sources

Caveats

  • WebM output typically uses VP9 and Opus for efficient web delivery. Safari and older smart TVs may need an MP4 fallback alongside WebM.
  • Broadcast-style MPEG-TS files may start playback mid-GOP or lack clean metadata. If audio drifts, try re-encoding instead of copy mode.
  • Muxara maps the primary video and audio streams. Extra subtitle or audio tracks may not carry over unless you choose subtitle handling in the converter settings.
  • Uploads are processed on dedicated workers and deleted within 24 hours. For offline batch work, use the free Muxara Mac app.

Pricing and privacy

Muxara processes uploads on dedicated workers and deletes files within 24 hours. Free - convert and download at no cost (up to 500 MB per file, fair-use rate limits apply). For offline batch work on your Mac, the free Muxara app converts locally with no upload.