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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
DRF at a glance
DRF
Convert DRF files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.drf
MIME types
image/drf
Created
2005
Inventor
Kodak
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | TS | DRF |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1995 | 2005 |
| 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 DRF.
- TS is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use DRF
- Your target workflow expects DRF.
- Improve delivery compatibility with DRF.
- DRF is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert TS to DRF?
Convert to DRF when compatibility with an older camera-specific raw library is required.
In most workflows today, DRF is a preservation or migration target rather than a preferred everyday format.
What changes when converting TS to DRF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to DRF adds camera raw data.
What should I review after converting TS to DRF?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.