How to Import MTS to iMovie on Mac?

MTS to iMovie Converter - Convert MTS to iMovie MP4, MOV, or DV

How can I import MTS to iMovie for editing without quality loss? If you are a camcorder user I believe you have also tried to import MTS file shot by your camcorder to iMovie for editing, but eventually failed to import MTS to iMovie, Why? This article exactly explains iMovie won’t import MTS files and also shares the solution to successfully import all kinds of .mts files to iMovie.

Why can't import .mts to iMovie?

MTS is a part of AVCHD and often comes from the camcorders, like Sony, Panasonic, etc. iMovie 11 declares to support (MTS) AVCHD, but iMovie 11 can only support MTS shot by some models of Sony, Panasonic, Canon and other camcorders. And also if you want to import MTS from iMovie 11 supported camcorders to iMovie 11 smoothly, the following points also get your attention:

  • Your Mac must equip with Intel Core Duo or better processor due to the big file size of MTS.
  • Make sure the MTS from your camcorder is in 1080i 50/60, 720p 24/25/30, 1080p 24/25/30 instead of 1080p 50/60 or 720p 60.
  • Do not take MTS out of its folder to directly import MTS to iMovie when importing MTS. Instead you had better connect your camcorder to your computer and run iMovie which will automatically import your MTS file.

How to solve iMovie won't import .mts files?

So is there an easier way to import various .mts files to all versions of iMovie conveniently? The answer is positive. You just need to free download Avdshare Video Converter and leave the rest of work to Avdshare Video Converter.

 

How to Import MTS to iMovie with Avdshare Video Converter?

  1. Avdshare Video Converter will convert MTS to iMovie more compatible MOV or MPEG-4 and then you can import the converted MOV or MPEG-4 to all versions of iMovie with ease. Now you can follow the step by step guide below to convert MTS to iMovie more compatible MOV or MPEG-4.
  2. This powerful MTS to iMovie Converter also helps to convert M2TS, AVCHD, MXF, AVI, FLV, MKV, H.265, HEVC, SWF, VOB, WTV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, XAVC etc to iMovie video format.
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How to Import MTS to iMovie with Avdshare Video Converter?

Avdshare Video Converter will convert MTS to iMovie more compatible MOV or MPEG-4 and then you can import the converted MOV or MPEG-4 to all versions of iMovie with ease. Now you can follow the step by step guide below to convert MTS to iMovie more compatible MOV or MPEG-4.

Make Preparation: Free download MTS to iMovie Converter

 

Free download the professional MTS to iMovie Converter - Avdshare Video Converter (for Windows, for Mac), install and then launch it, the following interface will pop up.

 

 

Step 1 Import MTS files

Click "Add file" button to add MTS file(s) to Avdshare Video Converter. Drag and drop function can also be used when adding MTS file to Avdshare Video Converter t

 

 

Step 2 Select iMovie video format as exporting format

Click "Profile" button to set MOV or MPEG-4 as your targeted exporting format.

 

Step 3 Convert MTS to iMovie MOV or MPEG-4

Click "Convert" button to convert MTS to iMovie more compatible MOV or MPEG-4.

More Functions of Avdshare Video Converter

  1. Convert M2TS to iMovie '10, '11, '09, '08 or HD more supported video formats as well as converting MTS.
  2. Convert MTS or M2TS from all camcorders, including Canon, Sony, JVC, Panasonic, etc to iMovie more supported video formats.
  3. Convert other video formats, like 3GP, ASF, FLV, WMV, etc from any resource to iMovie more supported video formats.
  4. Convert MTS in 1080/60p, 1080/50p or 720/60p to iMovie more compatible MOV or MPEG-4
  5. Edit MTS, M2TS before importing or any video format added into Avdshare Video Converter in a diversified way.