Canon EOS M5 MP4 to iMovie Converter
Convert and Import Canon EOS M5 MP4 Videos to iMovie
When using iMovie to edit the video file you can choose to import the recorded video file directly from the supported camcorders or digital still cameras. Theoretically users will have no problem if they import the video file from the supported cameras, but issues still happen when users try to import the recorded file from one of iMovie supported still cameras: Canon EOS M5.
When I import the Canon EOS M5 recorded file to iMovie, it says 'unsupported codec', why and is there a solution?
I can not import the Canon EOS M5 recorded file to iMovie, do I need to transfer it to my computer and then import to iMovie or is there some update I miss?
As per iMovie official website iMovie support to directly import the H.264 file recorded by Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS M5 also records file in MP4 with video codec in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. See? There shouldn't be any problem. The issues may be caused by codec, resolution or other factors and now we do not put the focus on the reason why iMovie can not import Canon EOS M5 MP4 file but on how to solve this issue.
Solution to 'Can not Import Canon EOS M5 MP4 Video to iMovie'
After many tests we find that the easiest solution is to convert the Canon EOS M5 MP4 file to iMovie favored MOV and then we can successfully import the converted MOV to iMovie for editing. So next we only need a professional Canon EOS M5 to iMovie converter to help us to finish the conversion. And among all Canon EOS M5 to iMovie converters Avdshare Video Converter wins much reputation.
Key Features of Avdshare Video Converter
Convert all Canon EOS M5 recorded MP4 videos to iMovie favorite MOV or to FCP favorite Apple ProRes codecs or to Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, Windows Movie Maker, etc.
Convert Canon EOS M5 recorded MP4 to any video format, like AVI, MKV, WMV, ASF, WTV, FLV, AVCHD, etc.
Convert between any two video formats.
Edit Canon EOS M5 recorded MP4 or any other video file.
Guide on Converting Canon EOS M5 MP4 to iMovie
The guide below can help you to convert your Canon EOS M5 MP4 to iMovie favorite MOV.
Make Preparation: Free download Canon EOS M5 to iMovie Converter
Free download the professional Canon EOS M5 to iMovie Converter - Avdshare Video Converter (for Windows, for Mac), install and then launch it, the following interface will pop up.
Step 1 Import Canon EOS M5 MP4 files
Click "Add file" button to add the Canon EOS M5 recorded MP4 to Avdshare Video Converter.
Step 2 Targeted output format setting
Click "Profile" button to choose MOV from the "General Video" category as the output format.
Step 3 Convert Canon EOS M5 MP4 to iMovie
Click "Convert" button to complete converting the unsupported Canon EOS M5 MP4 to iMovie favorite MOV.