Working with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II XAVC files in iMovie

Couldn't get Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II XAVC files importing to iMovie smoothly? You've come to the right place. This tutorial walks you through how to convert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II XAVC media to AIC .mov for editing in iMovie fluidly.

"Hi guys, can you import XAVC footage directly from Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II into iMovie? iMovie crashes every single time while reading the files. What do I do to solve the issue? Can anyone kindly suggest a solution? Thanks in advance."

If you get any XAVC incompatible issues in iMovie, we would recommend transcoding them to an intermediate codec that is compatible with iMovie first, such as Apple InterMediate Codec encoded MOV format, which iMovie will recognize and handle well.

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How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II XAVC video to AIC .mov for iMovie editing?

Here's what you need

Video Converter (It is available for Mac, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.)

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II XAVC media to AIC for iMovie editing, do as below: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II XAVC video files into this program.

Step 2: Select output format for iMovie Click "Profile" to select "iMovie and Final Cut Express" > "Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" as output format. AIC .mov is iMovie's favorite editing codec, which iMovie will recognize and handle well.

Tips: If necessary, you can click "Settings" button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels. You can also "enable 3D Settings" to add 3D effect to your source media.

Step 3: Click "Convert" to start Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II XAVC to iMovie conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated AIC .mov files for editing in iMovie with optimum performance. Hope it helps.