File Extension Database

Open MTS File

The MTS extension and format is a high definition video file stream produced by professional cameras from brands such as Panasonic and Sony.

MTS file format outputs high-quality video but also uses relatively larger files when compared to the same video in other formats.

MTS is short for "MPEG Transport Stream". The file format uses MPEG-4 / H.264 video compression and supports HD video resolutions of 720p and 1080i.

Being a proprietary format, it has the disadvantage that it can be used in a very limited way on some specific devices.

In fact, it is practically impossible to play an MTS file on Android or iOS devices as it only works on Blu-ray players, the Sony Playstation 3, and very few other Windows compatible devices.

In any case, there is the possibility of converting from MST format to another, for example from MTS to MP4, the latter being the most common format in terms of use in portable players.

It is also possible to convert MTS files to other popular formats like AVI, MKV, WMV, etc.

Software to open MTS files

To open MTS files, you must have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open MTS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MTS file is to find a MTS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MTS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MTS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MTS file opener then try to search online for "MTS viewer", "application to open MTS file" or "open MTS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MTS file

How Can I Open MTS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MTS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MTS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MTS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MTS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MTS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MTS file then try to search for "MTS viewer", "application to open MTS file" or "read MTS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MTS file

How Can I Open MTS File on Android

If you downloaded a MTS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MTS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MTS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MTS viewer", "MTS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MTS File on iPhone or iPad

To open MTS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MTS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MTS". This way you can find apps which can open MTS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MTS viewer" or "MTS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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