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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
MDC at a glance
MDC
Convert MDC files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.mdc
MIME types
image/mdc
Created
2003
Inventor
Minolta (now Sony)
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | TS | MDC |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1995 | 2003 |
| Inventor | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) | Minolta (now Sony) |
| 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 MDC.
- TS is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use MDC
- Your target workflow expects MDC.
- Improve delivery compatibility with MDC.
- MDC is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert TS to MDC?
Convert to MDC when preserving an older proprietary raw archive or interfacing with a workflow that still expects that format.
It is mainly useful for historical compatibility and migration.
What changes when converting TS to MDC?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to MDC adds camera raw data.
What should I review after converting TS to MDC?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.