How to Convert M2TS to AVI, MP4, MOV, etc. on Mac?
This tutorial contains 5 parts:
Part 1. What are M2TS files?
Part 2. How to get AVC HD M2TS files off HD Video camera/camcorder to Mac?
Part 3. How to Play AVCHD M2TS Files on Mac?
Part 4. How to use M2TS converter to convert M2TS to AVI, MPEG, etc. on Mac OS X?
Part 5. How to Burn M2TS to DVD on Mac?
How to use M2TS converter to convert M2TS to AVI, MP4, etc. on Mac OS X?
How can you convert M2TS files to popular video formats such as AVI, MPEG, MP4, etc. on Mac?
You need Mac M2TS converter to convert M2TS to AVI, convert M2TS to MP4, convert M2TS to MOV, etc. so that you can put them on your iMac, iPod, iPhone, and other portable players.
Tips: Which AVC HD video camera/camcorders are supported now by Video Converter for Mac?
HD Video Cameras |
AVCHD Format |
HD Videos on |
| Canon HR10 | 1440x1080i | Mini-DVD, CMOS |
| Canon HG10 | 1440x1080i | Hard drive, CMOS |
| Canon HF10 | 1920x1080i/p | Memory card, CMOS |
| Panasonic AG-HSC1U | 1440x1080i | SD memory card, 40Gb hard drive, 3CCD, Professional features |
| Panasonic HDC-DX1 | 1440x1080i | Mini-DVD, 3CCD |
| Panasonic HDC-DX3 | 1920x1080i | Mini-DVD, 3CCD |
| Panasonic HDC-SD1 | 1440x1080i | SD memory card, 3CCD |
| Panasonic HDC-SD3 | 1920x1080i | SD memory card, 3CCD |
| Panasonic HDC-SD5 | 1920x1080i | SD memory card, 3CCD |
| Panasonic HDC-SD9 | 1920x1080i | SD memory card, 3CCD |
| Sony HDR-CX6, CX7 | 1440x1080i | MemoryStick, CMOS |
| Sony HDR-SR1, SR5, SR7, SR8 | 1440x1080i | Hard drive, CMOS |
| Sony HDR-SR11, SR12 | 1920x1080i | Hard drive, CMOS |
| Sony HDR-UX5, UX7 | 1440x1080i | Mini-DVD, CMOS |
How to use M2TS converter to convert M2TS to AVI, MP4, etc. on Mac? Please follow this step-by-step guide:
Step1, Install and Run Video (M2TS) Converter for Mac
You can download it for free here: Intel Version or Power PC Version.
To install it, simply mount the .dmg archive by double-clicking it, and copy the application to your applications folder (or wherever you want it).
Step2, Load videos
Insert your videos from your Mac .Click the Add files button to load your M2TS videos.

Step 3, Convert M2TS to AVI, MPEG, MP4, etc. on Mac OS X
If you want to convert M2TS to other video formats, you need to select the output format as some video formats such as AVI, MP4, MPEG.
If you want to extract audio from M2TS on Mac, you need to select the output format as MP3, AAC.
You can learn more here: How to edit, crop, trim (M2TS) video files and capture pictures on Mac OS X ?
How to Burn M2TS to DVD on Mac?
If you want to convert M2TS to DVD on Mac, you need DVD Creator for Mac.
I recommend iSkysoft DVD Creator for Mac. It is an excellent video to DVD burner for Mac that can burn MP4, MPEG, MKV, ASF, AVI, TS, MST, M2TS to DVD on Mac which can be played on portable and home DVD players.
Step1, Install and Run DVD Creator for Mac
You can download it for free from: Intel Version (there's intel version only)
Step2, Load videos
Insert your videos from your Mac .Click the Add button to load your M2TS videos.

Step 3: Edit M2TS Files
You can trim and crop the video files and adjust the effects before burning the videos to DVD on Mac OS X.

Step 4: Edit DVD Menu
This M2TS to DVD burner for Mac allows you to create your own DVD menu with various built-in resources. Click the Menu button on the bottom right of the main interface to edit the DVD's menu.

Step 5: Previewing the Project
After finishing all the editing, you can click the Preview button on the main interface to preview your DVD project.

Step 6: Burn M2TS to DVD on Mac
After you choose the correct DVD disk and the suitable video quality, you can click the Burn button to set burning settings and burn your DVD project.
There are three output options: DVD, DVD Folder and ISO File.


