MTS to Compressed Format with Subs to Display Date & Time

[watsonaka]

As the title says, I need to compress an MTS file (from JVC camocrder) to a manageable size so I can provide it for download. I noticed that VLC and PotPlayer will display Date & Time if I enable the subtitles. I am using Video to Video based on another member's recommendation. I need a fast efficient codec that will compress the video, but keep the Date\Time subs intact.

Is there a simple way to do this? Thanks in advance to all.

[smrpix]

Try handbrake. You can load and select to burn in the PGS subtitles under the subtitles tab.