This article will show the best free way to convert Canon MTS to M4V, so that you can enjoy and edit mts files as you like.
MTS and M4V are both video file formats. However, there are clear differences between them. This tutorial will teach you how to free convert .mts file to .m4v file on Mac.
MTS and M4V are both video file formats. However, there are clear differences between them. This tutorial will teach you how to free convert .mts file to .m4v file on Mac.
MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic. MTS files are used primarily with Sony hardware.
M4V file is the common but non-standard use of the MPEG-4 file extensions. M4V format is due to the popularity of Apple's iPod and the iTunes Store and it is also a mobile video file format which often used in handheld devices. M4V is a special type of MP4 format. The video part of M4V file is encoded with H264 and the audio part is encoded with AAC.
Have saved many MTS files copied from your cameras/camcorders on Mac and want to transfer these fantastic videos to your device, such as iPod, iPhone or iPad for playback? You might have found out that some 1080p mts files are unaccepted by your Mac application or Apple devices, you then need to convert MTS to M4V Mac, for M4V is fully compatible with Apple products.
This article focuses on the best and easiest way to convert MTS to M4V on Mac (Snow Leopard, Lion included). First and for the most, you need to choose a professional app- the best Free MTS file to M4V converter for Mac as your assistant. It can finish the entire task with super high speed and keep the output files in good quality simultaneously.
This is a freeware designed by Pavtube studio for Sony, Canon, JVC and Panasonic AVCHD Camcorder/camera owners to convert recorded AVCHD .mts/m2ts videos to various video formats for using in portable devices. Once upgraded to full version, you can get even more presets for video editing software (e.g. Apple Intermediate Code for iMovie, Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro, etc). There’s also Windows version available.
Step-by-step: Best and Free solution to fast convert .mts to .m4v on Mac
Step 1: Add mts files to the MTS to M4V Mac app
Run the installed free AVCHD Converter for Mac program; hit the "Add Files" button to import the .mts videos from camcorder or you can drag & drop the mts files to the converter.
Tips: Batch conversion is available, so you can add several files in one go – that’s helpful to save your time. See the main interface below, you can combine several files into one by checking the “Merge into One File”.
Step 2:Select M4V as the output format
Now you need to go to the "Format" drop-down list, choose "M4V - MPEG-4 Video(*.m4v)" from "Common Video" option as the output format.
If you want to import the output videos to Apple devices like iPad(iPad 2), iPod, iPhone(iPhone 4, iPhone 4S) and more for convenient playback, you can choose the corresponding device as the output format. The output files could be automatically imported to iTunes.
For your convenience, the app has already optimized the video settings for you. And for better quality and higher resolution, you may click on "Settings" and set higher bitrate.
Step 3: Start the MTS to M4V Mac conversion
Click the “Convert” button and let this smart MTS to M4V Video Converter for Mac do the rest for you! Bingo! That’s it! You did it.
After the MTS to M4V conversion, the H.264 AAC M4V video files are ready for you. Now you can enjoy your MTS videos on iPhone 4, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, iTunes etc freely. Or edit them in iMovie for making a movie of your own style.
What's more:
If you wanna edit/cut the video files to make your own creative movie, click the "Edit" button. In the Video Editor interface you can edit your AVCHD videos by cropping, trimming, adding watermarks and setting special effects including 3D effect.
With this powerful MTS to M4V Video Converter for Mac, you can convert and edit a batch of videos in one time. Moreover, it supports MOV, MPG, MKV, WMV, MP4, VOB, DV, 3G2, 3GP, ASF, TS etc.
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