Tips to open TS file
Can't open the TS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TS files as well as a list of programs that support TS files.
TS file extension
| File Name |
Video Transport Stream Format |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The TS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TS file on each system platform.
What is TS file?
The .TS file is a video file. It is a format for storing video material on a DVD. The file is compressed with the MPEG-2 codec, which is customarily used by DVDs. The same material is also divided into several smaller .TS files. These types of files are not saved on the computer, although it is possible. Most players open files whether they are opened as a complete DVD or as one direct .TS file. In order to write a DVD to disc, it's best to use a disc image.
How to open TS file?
The main problem with Video Transport Stream Format is that the TS file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open TS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TS file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Roxio Popcorn
The first step is to check if the computer has the Roxio Popcorn program installed. To do this, enter the name Roxio Popcorn into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file TS.
Programs to open TS file
Remember to download programs supporting TS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Roxio Popcorn with TS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the TS file to open in the Roxio Popcorn application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TS file with the Roxio Popcorn application.
Step 3. Update Roxio Popcorn to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Roxio Popcorn program with the Video Transport Stream Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Roxio page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the TS file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file TS or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover TS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of TS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular TS file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the TS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the TS file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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