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What is TS file

TS is abbreviations for Transport Stream, which is specified in MPEG-2. And it is a standard format for transmission and storage of audio, video, and data, and is used in broadcast systems such as DVB and ATSC. Transport stream specifies a container format encapsulating packetized streams, with error correction and stream synchronization features for maintaining transmission integrity when the signal is degraded.

Why to Convert TS to iMovie

According to Apple official website, iMovie (including iMovie '11/'09/'08) can only import DV, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MOV and M4V. So you can not import TS to iMovie directly. Then how to import TS to iMovie (Mountain Lion included)? Many people are asking this. Is there any way to convert TS to iMovie supported formats?

How to Import TS to iMovie

To convert TS to iMovie quickly and smoothly, you can use this professional yet easy to use TS to iMovie Video Converter for Mac. And then you can edit TS in iMovie.

Free download TS to iMovie Converter for Mac (OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion supported):

Step 1: Add TS files

Launch the TS to iMovie Converter, drag and drop the TS videos to the program.

Step 2: Select iMovie” as output format on Mac Mountain Lion

Select Editing> iMovie as output format. Video Converter for Mac will automatically choose the best video settings for you.

Step 3: Start the conversion, just click the Convert button to start converting TS to iMovie

Now, you can import TS to iMovie on Mac (Mountain Lion,  Lion included) and enjoy home movie making. Have fun!