How to Convert DTS to HCOM — Quick & Free
Fast, instant DTS to HCOM conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .dts file and get .hcom in seconds.
Batch Settings
About DTS to HCOM Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert DTS to HCOM online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .dts file to CocoConvert, pick HCOM as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. DTS is a widely used file format. HCOM is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your DTS file is decoded and re-encoded as HCOM. Converting DTS to HCOM maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert DTS to HCOM
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1. Upload DTS
Drop your .dts file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select HCOM
Choose .hcom from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .hcom file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert DTS to HCOM
Your DTS file is decoded and re-encoded as HCOM.
Your DTS file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in HCOM format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
DTS
.dts file
| Extension | .dts |
| MIME Type | audio/vnd.dts |
| Category | Audio |
HCOM
.hcom file
| Extension | .hcom |
| MIME Type | audio/x-hcom |
| Category | Audio |
Should You Convert DTS to HCOM?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a HCOM file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DTS to HCOM conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free DTS to HCOM conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is DTS to HCOM conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large audio files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded DTS file and the converted HCOM file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting DTS to HCOM lose quality?
Converting DTS to HCOM maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert HCOM back to DTS?
Yes, CocoConvert supports HCOM to DTS conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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