How to convert M2TS/MTS conversion using a MTS converter for Mac?
This tutorial is on AVCHD MTS video format, it contains 5 parts:
- What are MTS files?
- How to get AVCHD MTS files off HD Video camera/camcorder to Mac
- How to Play AVCHD MTS files on Mac
- How to use MTS converter to convert MTS to AVI, MPEG, etc. on Mac OS X
- How to Burn MTS to DVD on Mac
Part 1. What are MTS files?
MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which is commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic.
MTS files are used primarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a recording format made specifically for camcorders. Some camcorder models from Canon also use MTS files. These files are also present on Blu-ray disc compilations, therefore they are capable of storing quite a large amount of information and data.
Part 2. How to get AVCHD MTS files off HD Video cameras/camcorders to Mac
The method is the same with get AVCHD M2TS files off HD Video camera/camcorder to Mac.
Part 3. How to Play AVCHD MTS Files on Mac
Playing MTS files Mac from AVCHD folders (BDMV and CERTIFICATE) can be achieved with VLC Media Player which could play back the contents (as it supports H.264 video and AC3 audio directly without DirectShow filters).
Software called the "Picture Motion Browser" is distributed with Sony camcorders and also can play this kind of MTS files Mac, but this article assumes you do not have that software for its poor quality.
Part 4. How to use MTS converter Mac to convert MTS to AVI, MPEG, etc. on Mac OS X
As a fan of video recording, you must have some MTS files on Mac, and also, you may have troubles with these files: unable to play on Mac, neither on iPhone, iPad, iPod and any other portable device, even you may fail in uploading the MTS files Mac to the internet for sharing. In order to fix such kinds of problems, the article here will show you how to use a professional yet easy-to-use MTS converter Mac to use the recorded home movies on your iPod, iPad, iPhone, cell phone, MP3/MP4 multimedia player and enjoy them anywhere, anytime. The MTS file converter for Mac works like this:
Install and Run the Video Converter for Mac
To install this MTS converter for Mac, you can simply mount the .dmg archive by double-clicking it, and copy the application to your applications folder (or wherever you want).
Load your MTS videos to the MTS file converter for Mac
Drag & drop them to the MTS converter for Mac to start to convert MTS files on Mac. In addition, the Mac app allows you to load several MTS files at one time which can save you lots of time to do the job. You even can merge these MTS files Mac into one for getting a continuous file.
Convert MTS to AVI, MOV, MP4, MPEG, etc. on Mac OS X
For this part, you can set your output format according to your need. For example, in order to convert MTS files to other formats, you are supplied almost all of the popular video formats like AVI, MOV, MP4, MPEG, WMV and so on. Also, if you need convert MTS Mac for editing on iMovie, you can directly choose "iMovie" as your output format under the "Apple Software" section in the format list of the MTS converter Mac, like the image below. Moreover, there are some optimized settings for iPhone, iPad, iPod, PSP etc. offered by the smart MTS file converter for Mac.
If you want to extract audio from MTS files on Mac, you need to select the output format as MP3, AAC, etc.
You can learn more here: Convert all sorts of video and audio files on Mac OS X.
Click here if you want to edit, crop, trim MTS video files and capture pictures on Mac OS X.
Part 5. How to Convert MTS files to DVD on Mac
If you want to convert MTS files as well as TS, M2TS files to DVD on Mac, you can use another professional Mac app: DVD Creator for Mac which is an excellent video to DVD burner for Mac that can burn MTS to DVD on Mac which can be played on portable and home DVD players.
Load videos
To locate the MTS files to the MTS to DVD Burner for Mac, you can click the Add button to load your MTS files.
This Mac DVD creator also allows you to trim and crop the video files and adjust the effects before burning the videos to DVD. You can also create your own DVD menu with various built-in resources. To know the details about this, click this link: DVD Creator for Mac.
Burn MTS files to DVD on Mac
After you choose the correct DVD disk and the suitable v ideo quality, you can click the Burn button to set burning settings and burn your DVD project. There are three output options: DVD, DVD Folder and ISO File.
That's all. Enjoy the joy of making your own DVD.
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