How to Convert and Import AVCHD to iMovie 08/'09/'11

Sometimes it is a headache to import AVCHD to iMovie since most versions of iMovie can't import AVCHD files directly. But you have loads of AVCHD videos captured with Sony/Panasonic/Canon/JVC camcorders. Now you want to import these AVCHD videos to iMovie and make a gorgeous home movie, what should you do? Is there a way to import camcorder AVCHD video to iMovie for editing?

In order to to import AVCHD to iMovie, you need an AVCHD to iMovie Converter which can help you convert AVCHD to iMovie supported formats first. Video Converter for Mac is a professional Mac AVCHD to iMovie Converter that can help you convert AVCHD to iMovie video formats with good video quality. Besides, it can help you convert almost all regular video formats like MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV, MTS, etc. to any video format you like and allows you to edit videos like cropping, trimming, rotating, adding special effects, etc. Let’s learn how to convert AVCHD to iMovie in just a few clicks.

How to convert AVCHD to iMovie step by step

Get a free trial of the Mac AVCHD to iMovie Converter and follow the 3 simple steps to convert Sony/Panasonic/Canon/JVC AVCHD to iMovie.

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Step 1: Add AVCHD files

Launch the AVCHD to iMovie Converter, drag and drop the Sony/Panasonic/Canon/JVC AVCJD videos to the program or click File -> Add Video Files button to load AVCHD videos. After the videos are added, you can view them on the right viewing window and take snapshots as you like.

Step 2: Select “iMovie” as output format.

Select Apple Software – iMovie as output format. This AVCHD to iMovie Converter for Mac will automatically choose the best video settings for iMovie and you don't need to worry about the videos will not be supported by iMovie anymore..

Step 3: Start the AVCHD to iMovie conversion,

When all has finished, go to the last step, just click the button to start converting AVCHD to iMovie on Mac running Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Lion etc. and the program will do the rest for you. After a few minutes, you can import these converted AVCHD videos to iMovie and enjoy home movie making. Have fun!

If you are not familiar with iMovie, there is a guide about how to make a home movie using iMovie on Mac.