Part 1. What are MTS files?

MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic.

.MTS files are used primarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a recording format made specifically for camcorders. Some camcorder models from Canon also use MTS files. These files are also present on Blu-ray disc compilations, therefore they are capable of storing quite a large amount of information and data tracks.

Part 2. How to get AVC HD MTS files off HD Video camera/camcorder to Mac?

The method is the same with get AVC HD M2TS files off HD Video camera/camcorder to Mac.

Part 3. How to Play AVCHD MTS Files on Mac?

Playing MTS files from AVCHD folders (BDMV and CERTIFICATE) can be achieved with VLC Media Player which could play back the content (as it supports H.264 video and AC3 audio directly without DirectShow filters).

Software called the "Picture Motion Browser" is distributed with Sony camcorders and can play these kind of files, but this article assumes you do not have that software.

Part 4. How to use MTS converter to convert MTS to AVI, MPEG, etc. on Mac OS X?

You can use our Mac MTS converter to put the recorded home movies on your iPod, iPhone, cell phone, MP3/MP4 multimedia player and enjoy them anywhere, anytime. below is the tutorial:

Step 1, Install and Run Video Converter for Mac OS X

You can download it for free: choose 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 ).

Step 2, Load your MTS videos to Video Converter for Mac

Click the "Add files" button to load your MTS videos. You can load several files at one time.

Step 3, Convert MTS to AVI, MOV, MP4, MPEG, etc. on Mac OS X

In order to convert MTS to other video formats, you need to select the output format as some video formats such as AVI, MP4, MOV.

If you want to extract audio from MTS files on Mac, you need to select the output format as MP3, AAC, etc.

You can learn more here: How to convert all sorts of video and audio files on Mac OS X.
Click here if you want to edit, crop, trim MTS video files and capture pictures on Mac OS X.

Part 5. How to Burn MTS to DVD on Mac?

If you want to convert MTS, TS, M2TS files 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 MTS 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: Intel Version

Step2, Load videos

Insert your videos from your Mac. Click the Add button to load your MTS videos.

Step 3: Edit MTS 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 MTS 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.

That's all. Enjoy the joy making our own DVD.