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How to convert MTS to MKV on Mac?


I recently got one Sony HDR-XR200V Camcorder I want to convert the files from m2ts to MKV I have SONY Vegas but MKV Vegas isn't there. I basically want to convert m2ts file into a more common video formats, how to do?


AVCHD (MTS/M2TS) is a format for the recording and playback of high definition video, created specifically for high-definition (HD) digital camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic and JVC. However, MTS can’t be played and edited on Mac before a conversion to Mac acceptable format. MKV is an open standard free container format, a file format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio, picture or subtitle tracks inside a single file. It is one of the most popular video formats which is said to replace AVI.


The article here would employ a professional MTS to MKV Video Converter for Mac to do the job, for finishing the Mac conversion successfully and efficiently.


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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 1: Importing MTS/M2TS videos

Launch iFunia MTS to MKV Video Converter and the window below will pops up. Import the MTS/M2TS files which you want to convert by clicking “Add Files” button, you may add as many MTS videos as you want for MTS to MKV batch conversion.

Convert MTS to MKV on Mac - import videos

Tip: You can add your AVCHD MTS video by drag-n-drop. And the software has a feature of previewing and playing your AVCHD video files. Simply select a file which you want to preview in the Source File area and click Play button, you can also take snapshot at will to store the image you like.


Step 2: Set the output format as MKV and set other settings as you like.

After you added MTS files, you can select an output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files. You can change the output settings as you need. Remember that the output file size mostly depends on the Bitrate you set. Larger Bitrate, larger file size.

Convert MTS to MKV on Mac - output

Step 3: Start converting MTS to MKV

Now you may click the big button "Start" to begin converting AVCHD MTS to MKV video. This smart Mac MTS to MKV Converter can automatically switch off the computer when the conversion is done, so you don't need to wait around during the conversion. The encoding time will depend on several variables including: the duration of the video file, the speed of your computer, what other activity your computer is currently doing and the bitrate you set.



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