Convert AVCHD to MOV Mac

How to Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac/Windows OS?

"I need to convert some .cpi files of avchd format from my Sony camera to a file compatible with imovie like .mov. What should I do to convert avchd to mov on mac OS? Are there any avchd to mov converter for mac software to download for free for me to complete the job?" -- From John Vans

Actually, most free mac avchd to mov converter doesn't support HD video like AVCHD quite well. Here we recommend an professional AVCHD to MOV Converter for Mac, which helps to convert video from .avchd to .mov on mac without reducing quality of the video.

Note: If you are using Windows OS and want to convert AVCHD to MOV format, you can refer to Video Converter for Windows here. Download the Video Converter below and follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to convert AVCHD to MOV.

Step 1: Add AVCHD video to Program

Click "Add Video" button to load AVCHD files you want. The Mac Video Converter supports to load multiple videos at one time.

Step 2: Choose Output Video Format

Select each file and choose the output format like MOV in "Profile".
Select video and audio quality that you need.
Set an output folder by "Output" for the destination files.

Step 3: Video Effect Settings

Click “Edit” button to crop, trim, adjust and watermark your mov video to satisfy your needs.

Step 4: Convert AVCHD to MOV

When you have got ready for the settings for the added videos in the video converter program, you can click "Convert" button to start to convert .avchd to .mov on mac os. Just for a while, the conversion will be finished and you can enjoy it freely.

Extended Knowledge: What is a AVCHD file?

AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video. Developed jointly by Sony and Panasonic, the format was introduced in 2006 primarily for use in high definition consumer camcorders. Favorable comparisons of AVCHD against HDV and XDCAM EX[3][4] solidified perception of AVCHD as a format acceptable for professional usage. Panasonic released the first professional AVCHD camcorder in autumn of 2008, followed by Sony in the first quarter of 2010