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How to convert mts or m2ts files to play on QuickTime?

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MarSSol
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How to convert mts or m2ts files to play on QuickTime?

I have a HDR-CX160E camera and I'm trying to use videos in InqScribe. InqScribe is a transcription program and can read different types of formats, but the safest is to have a format that QT can read. I have been told that it has something to do with the codec, but I'm noe sure what that means. Is there some way to change the codec? Do I need a convertion program? Any tips on free convertion programs that wil convert more than three minutes?

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blaireau_photo
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Hello MarSSol - welcome to the Sony Forums :slight_smile:

Have you considered trying a piece of freeware such as this one. Another option would be to use something like Free HD Converter and as long as you search for a term like 'MTS to AVI Freeware' on Google, you should find a piece of software that does the job without having time limits or watermarks.

Thanks,

Simon

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blaireau_photo
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Hello MarSSol - welcome to the Sony Forums :slight_smile:

Have you considered trying a piece of freeware such as this one. Another option would be to use something like Free HD Converter and as long as you search for a term like 'MTS to AVI Freeware' on Google, you should find a piece of software that does the job without having time limits or watermarks.

Thanks,

Simon

AndriyIndra
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So, there is no any bulid-in ways to convert? e.g. PlayMemories?

QuickTime doesn't support MTS/M2TS files. You'd better to convert them to QuickTime more compatible formats like MOV, MP4, etc.

 

Maybe you prefer to this step by step guide on how to covnert MTS/M2TS to MOV.

 

It also helps convert MTS/M2TS to MP4, AVI, FLV, MKV, WMV, etc.

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rooobb
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BTW also Playmemories Home can convert M2TS file to .mp4 (loosing quality....). I preferred to install VLC player that can read directly .m2ts file on iMac (and .mkv too)...

Lisaostos
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You can tryto convert M2TS file to common used formats such as MP4 which is supported in many devices and apps. But a tool such as Video Converter Ultimate might be required if you want to convert the media format. 

More: How to Convert M2TS to MP4

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daveclark966
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Avdshare Video Converter can convert any MTS/M2TS to all versions of QuickTime supported MOV, MP4, etc for easily playing MTS/M2TS on Mac.