How to Repair Corrupt MTS Video Files
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Written By Harsha Alamchandani -
Approved By Tanushree Chatterjee
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Updated on 18 Dec, 2020 -
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Video files with .MTS file extension are usually those shot with Sony, Panasonic, and Canon cameras. They are saved in the Advanced Video Coding High Definition (AVCHD) format and can store high-quality 1080 4K HD videos.
However, MTS files are not immune to corruption. Like any other video file type, MTS videos can also get corrupt due to various reasons.
Common Reasons for MTS files corruption
- Interruption during download or transfer of MTS file
- Virus infection
- Corruption in the storage drive or media
- Sudden power loss while viewing video
- Operating system issue
- Video compression issue
How to fix corrupt MTS files
- Repair by using MTS video files repair software
- Use VLC Media Player
Method 1: Repair by using MTS video files repair software
A professional MTS video repair software — Stellar Repair for Video, fixes all sorts of corruption issues in the MTS files. It can effectively repair damaged MTS files and make the videos playable again.
The effectiveness of Stellar Repair for Video lies in its ease of use, fast speed, and seamless repair capabilities. The corrupt MTS file repair is just a three-step process – Add File, Repair, and Save.
The software is free to try and ascertain the repair capabilities by previewing the repaired files. Once fully assured of its MTS video repair capabilities, you can then purchase the software to save the repaired files.
Video problems solved by the MTS file repair tool:
The MTS file repair software can fix the broken, truncated, jerky, grainy, blurry, out-of-sync, no sound, black screen, and other problems in videos. It also repairs the corruption in video frames, slider movement, data, and header of video files. MTS files that show errors while opening can also be fixed by using the Stellar video repair software.
Stellar Repair for Video works on full HD 4k MTS videos, saved in any drive, memory stick or SD card.
Whether the MTS files got corrupt during video shoot, file transfer, converting, editing, or due to compression, you can effectively use Stellar Repair for Video to fix the problem.
Repair your MTS videos now by clicking on the download button below.
| Other Advantages: Stellar Repair for Video• Repairs multiple videos in one go • Easy-to-use • Quick repair • Previews the repaired videos before saving • Supports all leading brands & types of cameras • Repairs full HD 4K video files |
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Steps to repair MTS files
Step 1: Click Add File and browse to add corrupt MTS videos.
Step 2: Click Repair to fix added videos. The repairing process starts.
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Step 3: Click Save Repaired File to save the videos at your desired location. You can also Preview the repaired videos before saving.
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Method 2: Fix MTS file with VLC Media Player
VLC Media Player also provides a video repair feature. You may also try the media player to fix corrupt MTS videos. Though it doesn’t resolve severe corruptions in video files, but most often fixes the minor video playability issues.
Steps to fix corrupt MTS file in VLC Media Player
- Make a copy of the original corrupt MTS file
- Rename the video file to AVI
- Open the VLC Media Player
- Select and follow VLC > Preferences > Input or Codecs
- Click on Save in the bottom of the Preferences window
- Select Always Fix next to Repair AVI Files
| Your videos may not be corrupt! Try these workarounds… It is important to know that non-playable MTS videos don’t always mean that there’s a corruption in the video. Sometimes, it may be a codec or minor video player compatibility issue. Thus, we recommend that before attempting repair of your MTS video files, try these workarounds that may make your MTS videos playable again. • Try to play your MTS file on another media player Workarounds to fix non-playable MTS video files 1. Play MTS file on another media player 2. Convert MTS format 3. Re-export/download/copy MTS files 4. Upgrade the video editing app 5. Update your PC drivers |
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Conclusion
Corruption in MTS videos is no more an irreparable loss. This post shared the best and most effective ways to deal with non-playable and corrupt MTS video files. Workarounds like playing MTS videos in compatible media player, or converting the MTS videos to a compatible format help in case of non-playable files.
However, when it comes to fixing corruption in MTS files, Stellar Repair for Video is the most effective software. The MTS file repair tool can efficiently fix an unlimited number of videos simultaneously. With it, the MTS file repair task not just becomes seamless, you are also able to resolve a wide variety of corruption problems easily.
The software is also available for free trial.
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Harsha is a technical expert who loves Mondays, technology and is a big time Apple fan. She knows her way around the data loss problems and is always looking for ways to help out people.
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Is there a way to pay to recover just one video?
I dont need a year license, just one use
Hi Felipe,
You can try the Free version of Stellar Photo Recovery software. You can recover up to 10 files for free.
Hi, I have attempted to use the free demo to see if my files are restored. Stellar appears to restore them however, I cannot open the preview to confirm this. Any suggestions?
Hi Jags, Thanks for reaching out to us. In many cases, we have observed that the videos need advanced repair that our software provides. So I would suggest you repair the corrupt MTS video with Advance which will enable you to show two previews of the repaired videos. If still the issue persists then you connect with our support team from here. I hope it helps!
What is the required OS for this app to work on a Mac
Hi Edward, Please see the below specification for mac :
Operating System – Mojave 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7
Memory – 2 GB Minimum
Hard Disk – 200 MB free space
For more information, you can contact our support through email support[@]stellarinfo.com or call +1-877-778-6087.
cant recovery .mts extension any advise?
thanks
Hi Freddy, Have you try our software? if not I would suggest you can try our software demo version and see the preview of recovered files. If you have any issue on the preview the files please contact our support through email support[@]stellarinfo.com or call +1-877-778-6087.
I had couple of MTS Video files which seem to be corrupted and I can’t play VLC or another media player. The file sizes seem large enough, I really wanted to fix these video files. Is this software repair the large video files?
Hi Tran, Yes, our software able to repair a large video file. It depends on the size of the video file.
I had used your software, Video repair tool in the past in demo mode to preview repair some files, worked a treat. I purchased and repair my files. It’s helpful for me. Thanks!
Hi Zilver, Thanks for using our software and share your valuable feedback with us!
Hi, I had the same issue with my Sony camcorder that files are in MTS format, Suddenly OS corrupt all files are damaged. I used Stellar Repair for video software that’s helped me to fix these files. Thanks a lot!
Hi Charlie, Thanks for choosing our software and share your valuable feedback with us!