How to Convert M2TS to AVI, MP4, MOV, etc. on Mac (Snow Leopard)?

This tutorial contains 5 parts:

  1. What are M2TS files?
  2. How to get AVCHD M2TS files off HD Video camera/camcorder to Mac?
  3. How to Play AVCHD M2TS Files on Mac?
  4. How to use M2TS converter to convert M2TS to AVI, MPEG, etc. on Mac OS X?
  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 (including Snow Leopard)?

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 AVCHD video camera/camcorders are supported now by Video Converter for Mac?

HD Video Cameras
AVCHD Format
Notes
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:

1Install and Run M2TS Converter for Mac

You can download it for free here: Intel Version or PowerPC 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).

2Load the M2TS videos you want to convert

Click the "Add files" button to load your M2TS videos.

M2TS Converter for Mac

3Convert 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. Or you can select a preset according to the name of video editing software.

M2TS Converter for Mac

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.

Step 1, Install and Run DVD Creator for Mac

You can download it for free: Intel Version (there's intel version only)

Step 2, Load videos

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.