TS to DAT - Online Video Converter

Convert TS to DAT online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.

Convert TS to DAT

[+] Drop TS video here or click to select TS

Output format

DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2)

No transcoding (remux only)[i]

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

Quality[i]

Resolution[i]

About TS to DAT

Convert TS to DAT. TS is the MPEG transport stream built for broadcast with error recovery. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open..

Why convert TS to DAT?

Smaller files with DAT lossy compression.
Keep animation and transparency where supported.
Private, no upload - runs in your browser.

TS vs DAT

Animation	Yes	Yes
Transparency	No	No
Compression	lossy	lossy
Typical use	TS is the MPEG transport stream built for broadcast with error recovery.	DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams.

When not to convert TS to DAT

Skip DAT for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the TS original.
Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive TS before batch DAT shares.

Limits

Starting point: TS - TS is the MPEG transport stream built for broadcast with error recovery. Captures may start mid-packet; trim the lead-in after conversion. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Encode DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2) from TS 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 TS to DAT?

Drop your TS 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.