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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
KDC at a glance
KDC
Convert KDC files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.kdc
MIME types
image/kdc
Created
2001
Inventor
Kodak
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | TS | KDC |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1995 | 2001 |
| 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 KDC.
- TS is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use KDC
- Your target workflow expects KDC.
- Improve delivery compatibility with KDC.
- KDC is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert TS to KDC?
Convert to KDC when preserving Kodak-origin raw captures or maintaining compatibility with older Kodak photo libraries.
In most current pipelines it is a source or archival target rather than a preferred modern output.
What changes when converting TS to KDC?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to KDC adds camera raw data.
What should I review after converting TS to KDC?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.