Does Apple Support the MTS File Extension?
Apple's iMovie software supports MTS files, as long as you have a current version. The company's professional video editing software, Final Cut Pro, also supports MTS files, as does Final Cut Studio 3, which Apple no longer sells. Before attempting to import an MTS file, update your iMovie or other video editing software to the newest available version.
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MTS Format
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The .mts file extension indicates a video that uses Advanced Video Codec High Definition. Digital video cameras from makers such as Sony and Panasonic often use this AVCHD format for recording and storing high-definition videos.
IMovie
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Apple's native video software, iMovie, is part of the iLife suite. If you do not have this installed on your Mac, you can download it from the Mac App store in the Snow Leopard or Lion operating system. IMovie supports AVCHD format when directly imported from specific Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Canon digital video recorders.
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Importing Vs. Conversion
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You may not be able to open MTS files in iMovie if you moved them to your computer from another source. IMovie 09 and later versions specifically support importing them from your camera into the software on your Mac via Firewire cable. The interaction between the camera's software and iMovie is part of this process. Without it, you can try to open an MTS file, but if it does not work in iMovie you will need to convert it or use Final Cut software instead.
Supported Files and Converters
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Apple's software supports MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and H.264 files. If your MTS file does not work in iMovie, try converting it to one of these file types. HandBrake and Avidemus are two free programs that run on Mac OS X and can convert your MTS files to a more Apple-friendly format.
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