Convert AVI to MTS
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AVI vs MTS: format comparison
How the two formats differ on the things that change your result.
| Specification | AVI (source) | MTS (result) |
|---|---|---|
| Container | RIFF AVI | AVCHD |
| Developed by | Microsoft | Sony / Panasonic |
| Introduced | 1992 | 2006 |
| Video codecs | MPEG-4 Part 2, DivX, Xvid | H.264 |
| Audio codecs | MP3, PCM, AC-3 | AC-3, LPCM |
| Max resolution | Full HD (1080p) | Full HD (1080p) |
| Typical bitrate (1080p) | 2–12 Mbps | 17–28 Mbps |
| Multiple audio tracks | Yes | Yes |
| Subtitle tracks | Not supported | Not supported |
| Chapter markers | No | Yes |
| Streaming optimized | No | No |
| Licensing | Patents expired | Patent-licensed |
| Plays natively on | Native: Windows · Needs a player: macOS, iOS, Android, Smart TVs | Needs a player: Windows, macOS, Android |
| Best for | legacy archives, Windows media libraries | camera footage, camcorder transfers, video editing |
What changes when you convert AVI to MTS
The video stream has to be fully re-encoded: AVI typically carries MPEG-4 Part 2, and MTS expects H.264. That means a real transcode, so allow for processing time and a small generational quality cost.
At 1080p, AVI typically runs around 7 Mbps while MTS sits near 23 Mbps, which is the main driver of the size difference you will see.
This is an older container, introduced in 2006, and browsers will not play it directly. It is best suited to archival or a dedicated player.
About AVI to MTS Conversion
This page converts AVI files, stored in the RIFF AVI container since 1992, into MTS, which uses AVCHD and dates from 2006. The differences between the two containers decide what changes in the result.
AVI comes from Microsoft and dates to 1992. It carries MPEG-4 Part 2, DivX, Xvid, which is what determines the quality ceiling of anything you convert out of it.
MTS was introduced by Sony / Panasonic in 2006. It carries H.264 and has native playback on 0 of six platform categories, which is the practical reason to choose it as a target.
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