How to Play TS Files on PC or Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how to install VLC Player for Windows or macOS and use it to play TS (*.ts) video files. Navigate to https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html in a web browser. VLC Player is a free application that can...
Method 1 of 2:
Using VLC Player for Windows
- Navigate to https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html in a web browser. VLC Player is a free application that can play TS files on your PC.
- Click Download VLC. It's the orange button below 'VLC for Windows.' This downloads the installer file to your computer.
- You may have to click Save File to start the download.
- Double-click the installer file. It's the file that starts with 'vlc' and ends with '.exe.' It should be in the Downloads folder. This starts the installation wizard.[1]
- If prompted to give the application permission to run, click Yes.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When the installation is complete, you'll see a screen that says 'Completing the VLC media player (version number) Setup Wizard.'
- Click Finish.
- Open VLC Player. It's in the All Apps area of the Start menu.
- Drag the TS file to the player. Once you drop the file onto the player, the video will begin to play.
Method 2 of 2:
Using VLC Player for macOS
- Navigate to http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html in a web browser. VLC Player is a free application that can play TS files on your Mac.
- Click Download VLC. It's the orange button under 'VLC for Mac OS X.' This downloads the VLC package to your computer.
- If prompted, select the Downloads folder as your saving location.
- Double-click the file you just downloaded. It's the one that starts with 'vlc' and ends with '.dmg.' This adds an icon to your desktop next to your drives.[2]
- Double-click the new icon next to your drives. It looks like an orange traffic cone.
- Drag the VLC icon to the Applications folder. This installs the application.
- Open VLC Player. It's in the Applications folder.
- Drag the TS file to VLC player. The file will begin to play.
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