TV channel list editor app for Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Toshiba and VDR

ChanSort
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ChanSort

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  • Latest Version

    ChanSort 2025-03-08 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 11

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Horst Beham / External Link

  • Filename

    ChanSort_2025-03-08.zip

ChanSort is a PC/Windows utility that allows you to reorder your TV's channel list. Most modern TVs can transfer channel lists via a USB stick, which you can plug into your PC.

ChanSort supports various models from Hisense, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Toshiba, and the Linux VDR project.

Features and Highlights
  • Reorder channels with ease using direct number changes, move up/down controls, drag-and-drop functionality, or double-clicking
  • Use an existing channel list as a reference to replicate the same channel order
  • Edit multiple channels simultaneously with multi-selection support
  • View channels in a single-list mode, displaying assigned channels first, followed by unassigned ones
  • Compare changes with a side-by-side view showing the new/sorted list alongside the original/complete list (similar to a playlist vs. library layout)
  • Rename or delete channels as needed
  • Manage additional channel settings, including favorites, parental lock, skip when zapping, and channel hiding
  • User interface available in multiple languages: English, German, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese, Russian, and Romanian
  • Full Unicode support for channel names, including Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, and more!
Some features may not be available on all TV models and channel types (analog, digital, satellite, cable, ...). Hisense is the only manufacturer that provided technical information and a test device.

Most of this app was written without support from TV manufacturers or access to any official documentation about the file formats. It is solely based on analyzing existing data files and trial and error.

There is a chance of unwanted side effects or even damage to your TV, as reported in 2 cases.

How to Use
  • Unzip the downloaded file to a folder
  • Launch ChanSort.exe (no installation needed)
  • Connect your TV USB with the channel list file
  • Load the channel list file in ChanSort
  • Sort, rename, or delete channels as needed
  • Save the modified file back to the USB
  • Plug the USB back into the TV and import the list
FAQs

What is ChanSort used for?
ChanSort is a utility that allows users to edit and reorder channel lists from televisions on a computer. It supports many TV brands and lets users sort channels, rename them, delete unwanted entries, and organize favorites more easily than using the TV remote.

Which TVs are supported by ChanSort?
ChanSort supports channel lists from many popular TV manufacturers, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips, and others. Compatibility depends on the specific TV model and firmware.

Is ChanSort still relevant in 2026?
Yes. ChanSort continues to be used in 2026 because many televisions still export channel lists to USB drives, allowing users to edit them on a PC and then import the updated list back to the TV.

System Requirements
  • OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
  • CPU: 1 GHz or faster processor
  • RAM: 512 MB or more
  • Disk Space: 50 MB free space
  • .NET Framework: Version 4.8 or later
  • USB port for importing/exporting TV files
PROS
  • Supports many TV brands
  • No installation required
  • Drag-and-drop channel sorting
  • Regularly updated software
  • Easy to back up and restore
CONS
  • No built-in help guide
  • Limited undo functionality
  • May not support all models
  • Only works with exported files
Note: Requires .NET Framework. USB stick/SD-card to transfer the channel list between your TV and PC (FAT32 file system recommended).

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What's new in this version:

- Panasonic Fire-OS Channels.sdx lists: removed trailing underscore and space characters from channel names
- downgraded SQLite libraries to avoid a memory access violation crash in the SQLitePCL.raw 2.1.10 (Panasonic svl.bin and probably others)
- added support for *.dbm files with size 782536 (e.g. Vantage VT-80 HD)
- moved "Save as..." and "Export reference list" to a sub menu as they caused frequent confusion with the regular "Save"

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