.ts Message catalog
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/vnd.trolltech.linguist video/mp2t |
|---|---|
| Description | Message catalog |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 3C 54 53 20 (<TS )3C 54 53 3E (<TS>) |
| Based on | application/xml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ts file?
The .ts extension is used for several formats: Message catalog (text/vnd.trolltech.linguist) and MPEG-2 transport stream (video/mp2t).
How do I open a .ts file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .ts file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 3C 54 53 20 (<TS ) and 3C 54 53 3E (<TS>). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.ts checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .ts based on?
Technically a .ts file is a subtype of “XML document” (application/xml), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .ts?
The MIME type is text/vnd.trolltech.linguist. In the Apache web server: AddType text/vnd.trolltech.linguist .ts; in nginx: types { text/vnd.trolltech.linguist ts; }.