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ARW at a glance
ARW
As Sony expanded from consumer electronics into serious camera bodies and sensors, ARW became part of the broader shift that put Sony raw support on the critical path for many photo applications.
TS at a glance
TS
Transport streams belong to the broadcast and transmission side of digital video history, where resilience and streaming mattered more than user-friendly file semantics.
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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Archival suitability | strong | moderate |
| Metadata handling | rich | moderate |
| Delivery profile | limited | strong |
| Workflow fit | source | delivery |
| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
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?
Choose TS as target when the destination expects transport streams, such as broadcast workflows, segment-based media handling, receiver recordings, or other systems where packetized streaming compatibility matters.
What changes when converting 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 should I review after converting ARW to TS?
After conversion, review these destination checks: Open converted output in broadcast systems and verify behavior on real samples; Compare output against the expected depends quality profile; Awkward as a general-purpose end-user sharing format.
How can I keep quality stable in ARW to TS conversion?
Run representative samples, keep settings deterministic, and monitor these risks: Often repackaged into friendlier containers for normal playback and editing; Awkward as a general-purpose end-user sharing format; Validate destination compatibility before large-batch conversion.