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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
DCR at a glance
DCR
Convert DCR files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.dcr
MIME types
image/dcr
Created
2004
Inventor
Kodak
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | TS | DCR |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1995 | 2004 |
| Inventor | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) | Kodak |
| 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 DCR.
- TS is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use DCR
- Your target workflow expects DCR.
- Improve delivery compatibility with DCR.
- DCR is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert TS to DCR?
Convert to DCR when preserving compatibility with an older camera-specific raw workflow or recovering legacy photographic originals.
In current practice it is mainly an archival and migration target.
What changes when converting TS to DCR?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to DCR adds camera raw data.
What should I review after converting TS to DCR?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.