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ARW at a glance
ARW
Convert to ARW when preserving Sony camera originals or returning processed material to a Sony raw workflow.
It is useful for archival retention, high-latitude editing, and non-destructive photographic post-processing.
TS at a glance
TS
Convert to TS when the destination expects transport streams, such as broadcast workflows, segment-based media handling, receiver recordings, or other systems where packetized streaming compatibility matters.
It is useful as an operational and interchange format inside media infrastructure.
For easier library playback and casual sharing, MP4 or MKV are usually more convenient.
Format comparison
| Feature | ARW | TS |
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| File type | Image | Video |
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| Compression / quality | raw | depends |
| File size characteristics | large | large |
| Compatibility | limited | moderate |
| Editability | high | limited |
| Created year | 2006 | 1995 |
| Inventor | Sony | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) |
| Status | proprietary | active |
| Transparency | ❌ | ❌ |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ |
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| Archival suitability | strong | moderate |
| Metadata handling | rich | moderate |
| Delivery profile | limited | strong |
| Workflow fit | source | delivery |
| Layer support | ❌ | ❌ |
| Camera raw data | ✔️ | ❌ |
| HDR support | ❌ | ❌ |
| Streaming ready | ❌ | ❌ |
When to use each format
When to use ARW
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Preserve capture-stage sensor information.
When to use TS
- editing
- mastering
- streaming delivery
- Strong transmission-oriented design.
FAQs
Why convert ARW to TS?
Convert to TS when the destination expects transport streams, such as broadcast workflows, segment-based media handling, receiver recordings, or other systems where packetized streaming compatibility matters.
It is useful as an operational and interchange format inside media infrastructure.
For easier library playback and casual sharing, MP4 or MKV are usually more convenient.
What changes when converting ARW to TS?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Quality profile changes from raw in ARW to depends in TS. Editability profile changes from high in ARW to limited in TS. Compatibility profile changes from limited in ARW to moderate in TS. Archival profile changes from strong in ARW to moderate in TS. Metadata profile changes from rich in ARW to moderate in TS. Delivery profile changes from limited in ARW to strong in TS. Workflow profile changes from source in ARW to delivery in TS.
Moving to TS removes camera raw data.
What should I review after converting ARW to TS?
Check the exported file for Awkward as a general-purpose end-user sharing format.; Often repackaged into friendlier containers for normal playback and editing..