How to convert M2TS/MTS files on Mac Using AVCHD Converter

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AVCHD Videos: MTS/M2TS files

AVCHD (AVC-HD, AVC HD) video is recorded using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression codec. Audio is stored in compressed form (Dolby AC-3).
The recorded file's extension is MTS on camcorder and M2TS after import to computer. If you copy the recorded video directly (command C and command V), you may also get MTS files.)

How to get M2TS/MTS files off AVCHD camcorder 


1. Connect camcorder to your Mac computer with cable (USB/Firewire/Wifi);
2. Select mode of camcorder such as Computer mode;
3. iMovie will automatically open Import window;
4. If DVD Player is automatically opened, just quit DVD Player first;
5. So Now, you can preview your video or select "Import All"(make sure your switch is set to "Automatic");
6. If you select "Manual", you can import specific clips to iMovie;
7. If you import footage from Tape-based devices (DV/HDV), iMovie will automatic revise tape and import all;

How to convert MTS or M2TS files on a Mac 

To: MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, QuickTime, iMovie, Final Cut, iTunes, iPod, iPhone, etc

The Mac M2TS/MTS Video Converter provides you with a perfect solution. Just 3 simple steps as follows:

Step 1: Add Video files
Click the Add button, and the program will let you browse your computer hard drive.
Select the video files you want to convert and click OK.


Step 2: Output Settings
Select an output format from the Format drop-down list. Just select an format according to the player which you want to put your videos on.


Step 3: Finish The Job
Clicking the Start button. The Mac AVCHD video converter will finish the conversion automatically.

Edit Converted Videos 

Here is a step by step guide about how to edit videos with iMovie. It would provide you with something useful.