does imovie support .m2ts?

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does imovie support .m2ts?

Will iMovie import .m2ts video and can I edit it?

If I can't, will quicktime pro be able to convert it to .mov or another file type?

mbpa 13in, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Jan 18, 2010 8:12 PM

Answer 1

Jan 19, 2010 8:04 AM in response to CrazyPotatos

iMovie can import the format only from the connected, self powered camera (not from the files moved from the media).
QuickTime Pro can play but not edit MPEG-2 files (additional software required).
MPEG Streamclip (free) and the $20 component from Apple can export to QuickTime formats and do basic editing.

Answer 2

CrazyPotatos Author

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Jan 19, 2010 2:59 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

I would be moving it from a PC to my mac, so that means it will not import it? And I don't have to have quicktime to edit it, I would possible need it to export it as a .mov

Answer 3

Jan 20, 2010 1:22 AM in response to CrazyPotatos

MPEG Streamclip and the $20 component are the tools you need.

Answer 4

Jan 20, 2010 11:41 AM in response to CrazyPotatos

.m2ts usually comes from AVCHD, which is beyond the capabilities of MPEG Streamclip or QuickTime Pro to convert. (AFAIK)

You will most likely need a third party converter such as Voltaic HD.

If you have a supported camera and connect it directly, you do not need this, but if you have the loose files out of context, Voltaic is a good solution.