How do I play an MTS file?

VLC, MPV and PotPlayer play nearly every MTS file on desktop. Browser support varies: modern Chromium, Firefox and Safari play common containers via the HTML5 <video> tag, but niche MTS variants may fail. If a device refuses your MTS, convert to MP4 with our MTS to MP4 converter for universal playback.

MOV vs MTS — Differences, File Size & When to Use Each

MOV vs MTS

Una comparativa detallada de QuickTime Movie y AVCHD Video — tamaño de archivo, calidad, compatibilidad y cuál elegir según tu flujo de trabajo.

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MOV

QuickTime Movie

Video Files

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container format, widely used in video production on macOS and iOS. It supports high-quality codecs like ProRes and is the default recording format for iPhones and professional cameras.

Sobre los archivos MOV

MTS

AVCHD Video

Video Files

MTS (AVCHD) is a high-definition video format from Sony and Panasonic camcorders.

Sobre los archivos MTS

Comparativa de ventajas

MOV Ventajas

Professional-grade container — supports ProRes, DNxHD, and every pro codec.
Multi-track friendly — video, audio, subtitles, chapters, markers all coexist.
Native in every major NLE (Final Cut, Premiere, Resolve, Avid).
Low overhead — the ISOBMFF structure is efficient.
Timecode, alpha channels, and HDR metadata are first-class citizens.

MTS Ventajas

Native format for every AVCHD camcorder since 2006.
H.264 compression — small files for high-def quality.
Direct compatibility with iMovie, Premiere, Resolve, Final Cut.
Carries Dolby Digital 5.1 audio on flagship camcorders.

Limitaciones

MOV Limitaciones

Windows and Linux need QuickTime or FFmpeg-based players to read all features.
ProRes-encoded MOVs are gigantic — 4K clips run 400-900 MB/minute.
Metadata format diverges slightly from MP4, which causes interop bugs.
Older QuickTime codecs (like Animation or DV) are considered legacy.

MTS Limitaciones

Slow to decode — editors typically transcode for editing.
Proprietary folder-structure conventions complicate direct import.
Largely legacy as smartphones replaced dedicated camcorders.
192-byte packet format adds overhead vs plain TS.

Especificaciones técnicas

Especificación	MOV	MTS
MIME type	video/quicktime	video/mp2t
Extensions	.mov, .qt	—
Container	QuickTime File Format (ISO Base Media File Format)	BDAV MPEG-2 Transport Stream (192-byte packets)
Common codecs	ProRes, H.264, HEVC, DNxHD, Animation	—
Max file size	2^64 bytes	—
Extension	—	.mts
Video codecs	—	H.264 (AVCHD Main/High Profile)
Audio codecs	—	AC-3 (Dolby Digital), LPCM

Tamaños típicos de archivo

MOV

iPhone 4K clip (HEVC, 1 min) 170-300 MB
4K ProRes 422 (1 min) 400-600 MB
1080p ProRes 4444 (1 min) 800 MB - 1.5 GB

MTS

1 min HD AVCHD (17 Mbps) ~130 MB
1 hour AVCHD Full HD ~8 GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

MOV is a video container format developed by Apple for its QuickTime framework. It can hold video, audio, text, and effects tracks. MOV files from iPhones and professional cameras often use high-quality H.264 or ProRes codecs.

MTS (AVCHD Video) is a video container format that bundles one or more video streams, audio tracks, and optional subtitles into a single file. The container format determines how metadata is organised and which codecs can live inside; the visual quality itself depends on the codec (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) rather than the MTS wrapper. It is part of the video files family.

MOV files play in QuickTime Player (macOS), VLC (cross-platform, free), Windows Media Player (with codecs), and most modern video editors like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro.

VLC, MPV and PotPlayer play nearly every MTS file on desktop. Browser support varies: modern Chromium, Firefox and Safari play common containers via the HTML5 <video> tag, but niche MTS variants may fail. If a device refuses your MTS, convert to MP4 with our MTS to MP4 converter for universal playback.

MP4 is more universally compatible across devices and platforms. MOV is preferred in Apple-centric and professional video editing workflows. For sharing online, convert MOV to MP4 for maximum compatibility.

Upload your MTS to KaijuConverter and pick MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, or any other target. Our pipeline uses FFmpeg under the hood and stream-copies when codecs are compatible (no quality loss) or transcodes at high-quality defaults otherwise. Conversion runs server-side; both files delete within two hours.