M2T to GXF - Online Video Converter
Convert M2T to GXF online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About M2T to GXF
Convert M2T to GXF. M2T is the HDV tape transport format wrapping MPEG-2 at 25 Mbps. GXF is the Grass Valley server format for broadcast playout. Server metadata drops on export; the picture and sound carry over..
Why convert M2T to GXF?
- Smaller files with GXF lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
M2T vs GXF
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | M2T is the HDV tape transport format wrapping MPEG-2 at 25 Mbps. | GXF is the Grass Valley server format for broadcast playout. |
When not to convert M2T to GXF
- Skip GXF for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the M2T original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive M2T before batch GXF shares.
Limits
Starting point: M2T - M2T is the HDV tape transport format wrapping MPEG-2 at 25 Mbps. Tape timecode breaks confuse seeking; verify duration after conversion. Server metadata drops on export; the picture and sound carry over. Encode GXF (MPEG-2 / PCM) from M2T at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.