File Types 
TypeScript File
| Extension | .TS |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Format | Text |
What is a TS File (TypeScript File)?
TS files are text files that contain TypeScript code. TypeScript is an open-source programming language developed by Microsoft which adds features such as static typing and classes to JavaScript. It can be used to develop web applications, desktop applications, mobile apps, and other software.
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TypeScript allows developers to use the latest features of JavaScript while also ensuring their code is compatible with all major browsers. It provides powerful tools for debugging and refactoring, allowing developers to create complex applications faster than ever before.
Aside from being free and open source, it is also supported by an active community of developers who are always working to improve the language on a daily basis.
How to Open and Edit TS Files?
Step 1: Download and install an IDE (integrated development environment) for TypeScript. Popular options include Visual Studio Code and WebStorm.
Step 2: Open the IDE and create a new file with the .ts extension.
Step 3: Enter your TypeScript code into the file and save it.
Step 4: Use the IDE’s built-in compiler to compile the code and generate a .js file. This will make the code readable by JavaScript interpreters.
Step 5: Run the program by launching the .js file in a browser or through a command line interface.
How to Convert TS Files?
TypeScript files can be converted to several other file formats, including:
- JS File: JavaScript
- JSON File: JavaScript Object Notation
- JSM File: JavaScript Module
- CSS File: Cascading Style Sheets
- HTML File: HyperText Markup Language
- XML File: Extensible Markup Language
- BIN File: Binary
Video Transport Stream File
| Extension | .TS |
| Developer | N/A |
| Format | Binary |
What is TS File Format? (Video Transport Stream File)
TS file or Transport Stream file is a container format for audio and video data. It’s commonly used for streaming videos over the internet, as well as storing digital recordings from TV broadcasts. It can store multiple video/audio streams and other data like subtitles, teletext, and metadata.
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As a result of the work of the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), the TS file format was developed to address the problem of distributing audio, video, and other data efficiently over the internet in large volumes.
It consists of a file containing the audio stream and the video stream, which are encoded separately using different codecs. The encoding process allows the file to store large quantities of data and still be of high quality both visually and audibly.
This format of the TS file can also be used to store subtitles, closed captions, teletext, and metadata as well as other types of data. You might be able to find out from within the TS file what language the movie is in, or who plays the leading role in it if you’re watching a movie. By doing so, you can easily access information about the content.
As well as being used to stream over the internet, TS files are used for archiving purposes as well because they are highly compressed, so they take up less space when they are stored.
Furthermore, the TS file format has the capability of supporting a variety of video resolutions, allowing users to select the best resolution for their particular device based on the video resolution supported by the format.
How to Open and Edit TS File?
Opening and editing a TS file is relatively straightforward. All you need is an appropriate media player and an editor that supports the TS file format. One of the most popular media players is VLC Player, which can open and edit TS files.
After downloading and installing VLC Player, you’ll be able to open and play your TS file. To edit the file, use a video editing program like Adobe Premiere Pro or Apple Final Cut Pro X.
How to Convert TS File?
TS files can easily be converted to other file formats, such as:
- MP4 File: MPEG-4 Part 14
- MKV File: Matroska Multimedia Container
- AVI File: Audio Video Interleave
- MOV File: QuickTime File Format
To convert a TS file, simply open the file in a media player, such as VLC Player, then select the “convert/save” option.
From there, you’ll be able to select the output format you wish to convert to. Once the conversion is complete, you can open the newly converted file in your preferred media player.