M2TS (MPEG-2 Transport Stream) is a digital video container format primarily used in high-definition video recording and broadcasting. It contains synchronized audio, video, and metadata streams, commonly associated with Blu-ray disc media and digital television transmission. The format supports multiple program streams, error correction, and complex video encoding standards like H.264 and MPEG-2.
High-quality video preservation, robust error correction, supports multiple audio/video streams, compatible with professional broadcasting standards, excellent compression efficiency, and wide industry support for HD and 4K content delivery.
Large file sizes, complex encoding process, limited compatibility with consumer devices, higher computational overhead for encoding/decoding, and less efficient for web streaming compared to more modern formats.
M2TS is extensively used in professional video production, digital television broadcasting, Blu-ray disc authoring, HD video recording, and professional video archiving. It's prevalent in broadcast television, satellite transmission, digital cable systems, and high-quality video preservation. Common applications include professional video editing, media streaming, and digital video distribution platforms.