How to convert a .TRM file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .TRM file and every video, audio and subtitle track inside is listed with its codec, resolution, frame rate and language.
Preview
See frames from across your .TRM file before you convert, even when your browser can't play the codec inside.
Convert
Pick MP4, WEBM or MP3, or repack to MKV without re-encoding. Play the result right here, then download it.
What is a .TRM file?
Everything worth knowing about FTR Court Recording File.
A TRM file is a proprietary court audio recording created by the ForTheRecord (FTR) Gold system, used in thousands of courtrooms across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. To play it, download the free FTR Player from fortherecord.com (Windows only). If the file asks for a password, contact the court clerk; the password was set by the court and cannot be bypassed.
Programs that open .TRM files
- Windows
- FTR Manager (TheRecord Manager), FTR Player (TheRecord Player)
- Web
- MatterScribe TRM Converter (web)
| Full name | FTR Court Recording File |
|---|---|
| Developer | For The Record (FTR) — fortherecord.com |
| First released | late 1990s (FTR Gold digital court recording system) |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | application/octet-stream |
Related viewers
Other free tools to open and preview your files.
Is my .TRM file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .TRM file is converted for you. The converted file is created in memory,.
Why is conversion slower than desktop software?
Browsers give web pages a single CPU core for this kind of work and no hardware video encoder. Short clips convert in seconds; for long 4K films a desktop app like HandBrake is faster. Use Start and Length to convert just the part you need.
Which output format should I pick?
MP4 plays on every phone, TV and browser. WEBM is an open format that's great for the web. MP3 keeps only the sound. MKV (no re-encode) is instant and lossless, but only changes the container.
Can I keep all audio tracks and subtitles?
The MKV (no re-encode) option copies every track as-is. MP4 and WEBM keep the first video and audio track, which is what most players use.
Why can't some files be converted?
Files protected with DRM (for example purchased iTunes .m4p songs or some .wmv rentals) are encrypted. We can show what's inside, but nobody can convert them without the key.
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