“.MTS” files are AVCHD video clips.
How to Play “.MTS” Video Files?
“AVCHD is a high-definition digital video format that supports 1080i and 720p with a reasonably small file size. AVCHD files are based on the MPEG4 CODEC. AVCHD video files can be burned to Blu-ray discs and played in compatible devices, such as Blu-ray disc players and the Sony PlayStation3. Various video programs can edit or convert this file format which is generally used by Sony and some Panasonic video cameras.” – FILExt
Most Video Editing Software can now playback MTS files, like Sony Vegas Pro and Corel Ulead VideoStudio.
However, there are cases where your computer simply cannot play back MTS video files at all. To solve this problem, you need to download and install some software.
(updated on January 2013)
How to play “.mts” video files?
- MTS Player
http://mtsplayer.com
Free downloadable program. Works on Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. If it works on Windows 7, it should work on Windows 8. No Mac version available. - KMPlayer
http://www.kmpmedia.net/
Free downloadable program. KMP is a versatile multi media player which can cover various types of formats without any separate Codec. Works on Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32bit)/Windows 7 (32bit). No Mac version. - VLC Media Player
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
VLC is a free cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD and VCD. Multiple versions available for Windows and Mac OS. - Free Video Player
http://free.wondershare.com/free-video-player.html
Free Video Player plays almost any audio or video file you throw at it without any codecs installed. Free and downloadable. Supported OS are Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP/Vista/7 and Windows 8. No Mac version. - Splash Lite
http://mirillis.com/en/products/splash.html
Play all your High Definition MPEG-2 and AVC/H.264 camcorder clips and movies. You don’t need any additional codecs. Splash Lite is a free and limited version of Splash PRO or PRO EX. Works on Windows XP(SP3), Windows Vista and Windows 7 . No Mac version. - MPlayer OS X
http://mplayerosx.sourceforge.net/
MPlayer is a movie player which runs on many systems and plays most video files. You can watch VideoCD, SVCD, DVD, DivX 3/4/5 and even WMV movies. Free and for Mac only. - Free MTS Converter
http://free.wondershare.com/free-video-converter/free-mts-converter.html
If you still cannot play your MTS video file after trying all the video players and video editors, the next step is to convert your MTS video file to a video format which your computer can play. Wondershare Free MTS Converter is available in both PC and Mac versions.
This section is from this original blog post written in March 2009/2010 which may still be valid:
I have, however, discovered one free player that plays back MTS video files rather efficiently.
This free MTS video player is none other than Google Picasa!
Here are 5 steps to Start Playing your MTS Video Files.
- Go to Google Picasa.
- Download Google Picasa.
- Install Google Picasa.
- Let Google Picasa search your hard drive for media files (photos and videos).
- Play your MTS video files.
For Mac users, you will need the lastest Macs with Intel Processors.
UPDATE! UPDATE! (30 March 2010)
Finally, the free player for MTS files is here!
Here’s the 5 steps to start playing MTS video files in less than 5 minutes.
http://videolane.com/2010/03/how-to-play-mts-video-files-on-windows-vista/
Acronyms expanded:
- MTS: MPEG Transport Stream
- AVCHD: Advanced Video Codec High Definition
- MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group
How do you play your “.mts” video files? What worked for you?
Leave your comment below…
Adrian Lee
http://VideoLane.com
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My HP pc doesn’t play MTS files at all, it even blocks on these files – it has also problems playing some other formats
the solution, bueno la pongo en español porque mi ingles es malo, en el VLC selecciones Herramientas, luego en el icono de video y luego en la seccion de video, en desentralizado=activar y en modo=descartar, and you can play the .mts files correctly.
Thanks Ermides… Good tip!
For English readers here’s a google translation:
the solution, put it in good √ ± ol Spanish because my English is bad, the VLC select Tools, then click the video and then in the video section in desentralizado TIVAR and modofiscartar ¨, and You Can Play the . mts files CORRECTLY.
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vlc player will play .mts files
daplayer.exe works to play .mts (AVCHD) on both Windows XP and Windows 7 – Google Picasa doesn’t.
THE BEST player is FREE and it is MIRILLIS SPLASH LITE. Surprised no has mentioned this! I’ve been using this for over a year, they now have Splash Pro that I am about to buy.
the best video player that i use is none other than VLC Player, it is free and i think it is open source too*.~
Picassa and Flickr are both great tools for sharing photo online~.`
Video Conferencing is really a very convenient and very fast way in keeping in touch with your business partners.”**
I use both Picassa and Flickr for sharing photos over the internet but i use Flickr more often than Picassa.*;.
Hey! I just discovered Windows 7 on a HP plays MTS video files.
Would you need a HDCP video card to play MTS files I wonder?
HDCP video card is not required for playing MTS Files. All you need is VideoLAN VLC software. Read this post for more info… http://videolane.com/2010/03/how-to-play-mts-video-files-on-windows-vista/
Ah, so close and yet so far!!
I was rather happy to see in the first post that there might be an easy way to play these MTS files and now it appears that hope is lost!
Finally, the free player for MTS files is here!
http://videolane.com/2010/03/how-to-play-mts-video-files-on-windows-vista/
Do you have any other suggestions which are free?
some useful info on .MTS/AVCHD at dotwhat.net
UPDATE!
Google Picasa has changed.
It is not playing back MTS video files now.
Does it work on yours?