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  • 08-11-2012 7:13pm
    #1
    wrmwit
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭


    Hey guys,

    Wondering if anyone can help me. I've taken a few videos on my new Sony camera and when I download them to my Windows XP laptop, the files come up as .mts files.

    I've googled it and I get the impression that .mts files are compatible with the newer windows. I have downloaded "free" programs that offer to convert .mts files to .wmv files but when I actually try and do it, they'll only convert the first 3 minutes of the file and then you have to pay for the rest!

    Has anyone experienced this and how can I get to play these videos on my relic laptop?

    Thanks in advance.


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    harney
    Registered Users Posts: 1,215 ✭✭✭harney


    Have you tried VLC Player?


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    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 91,744 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    if vlc doesn't work try https://ninite.com/ K-lite codecs and media player ( haven't tried CCCP )


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    [Deleted User]
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    VLC should be fine and that's what i'd try first. But if you say your laptop is old and you're shooting HD video then your laptop may struggle depending on how powerful it is.


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    Banjaxed82
    Registered Users Posts: 1,947 ✭✭✭Banjaxed82


    Further to that....I have no problems playing files through VLC, but I need to convert files to apple pros res in order to edit in Final Cut Pro.

    Anyone know any free software programs? Shooting on a Sony was a once in a blue moon scenario for me, so I have no intention forking out money to convert a few files.

    Cheers


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    Momento Mori
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭Momento Mori


    Handbrake.

    The best free video converter on Mac.


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    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    Format factory can convert anything to anything


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    Banjaxed82
    Registered Users Posts: 1,947 ✭✭✭Banjaxed82


    I discovered that if you have Final Cut Pro 7 onwards you can use the "Log and Transfer" option and it will transfer and convert your file straight from the camera. Or it will also do the same thing from a file, but once you transfer over the whole folder/file structure from card to your computer. It just won't recognise MTS files on their own. Handy out.

    Incidentally, does Handbrake convert to Apple Pro Res?


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