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TS at a glance
TS
Convert TS files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.ts
MIME types
video/mp2t
Created
1995
Inventor
Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
Status
active
CAP at a glance
CAP
Convert CAP files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.cap
MIME types
image/cap
Created
2005
Inventor
Phase One
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | TS | CAP |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1995 | 2005 |
| Inventor | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) | Phase One |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use TS
- Your source file is already in TS.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to CAP.
- TS is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use CAP
- Your target workflow expects CAP.
- Improve delivery compatibility with CAP.
- CAP is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert TS to CAP?
Convert to CAP when keeping compatibility with a legacy capture workflow or preserving source material from a proprietary imaging system.
It is mainly useful in archive recovery and controlled migration scenarios.
What changes when converting TS to CAP?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to CAP adds camera raw data.
What should I review after converting TS to CAP?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.