The best Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD to iMovie converter

iMovie won't import Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD MTS files properly? Are there any good workarounds to go through this? In this tutorial, we will show you a workaround to re-encode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD footage to Apple InterMerdiate Codec for use in iMovie flawlessly.

"iMovie 10.1.7 won't import AVCHD files taken with my Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V any longer after upgraded to macOS High Sierra. After starting iMovie and Importing Media from SD card reader on iMac - 'Select All' - iMovie stalls. The progress bar shows 'Importing from...reference number .mov' but stops on clip 1. However the clips are displayed and can be run temporarily. The .mts clips then go black with ? mark and 'No Camera'. Up to a month ago I had no such problems for over 5 years with the same Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V camera and running Sierra on my ageing mid 2007 iMac. Is the upgradation to High Sierra is the cause of the problem? Please kindly advise a solution if you know. Thanks in advance."

If you are having the same frustrating problem, we would recommend converting Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD MTS files to AIC .mov first. Here's a guide displaying how to do this below.

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How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD .mts files to AIC .mov for iMovie editing?

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD .mts video clips to AIC .mov for iMovie editing, do as below:

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

Step 1: Add Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD footage. Run Video Converter for Mac, and click "Add File" to load Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD MTS files into this program.

Step 2: Select output format for iMovie from "Profile" list Click "Profile" to select {{export.win.select-profile-steps}} 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: Start encoding Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD files for iMovie editing. When ready, Click "Convert" to start Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V AVCHD .mts to iMovie conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, you can click "Open Folder" to get the generated AIC .mov files for editing in iMovie with optimum performance. Hope this helps solve your problem.