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MTS to DAT - Online Video Converter
Convert MTS to DAT online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert MTS to DAT
Drop MTS video here or click to select
MTS, M2T
DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2)
About MTS to DAT
Convert MTS to DAT. MTS is the AVCHD camcorder wrapper for H.264 on flash media. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open..
Why convert MTS to DAT?
- Smaller files with DAT lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
MTS vs DAT
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | MTS is the AVCHD camcorder wrapper for H.264 on flash media. | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. |
When not to convert MTS to DAT
- Skip DAT for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the MTS original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive MTS before batch DAT shares.
Limits
Starting point: MTS - MTS is the AVCHD camcorder wrapper for H.264 on flash media. Spanned clips split at 4 GB; join them before converting. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Encode DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2) from MTS 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.
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FAQ
How do I convert MTS to DAT?
Drop your MTS file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as DAT instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for DAT?
The default codec for DAT is MPEG-2 / MP2. You can change the video and audio codec in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed videos. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.