Import MXF video from Sony PXW-X400 into iMovie

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Import MXF video from Sony PXW-X400 into iMovie

Depending on your rig’s capabilities, you may get stuck in editing Sony PXW-X400 MXF video clips in Apple iMovie for Mac. If that’s the case, transcoding Canon EOS 5DS MXF media into AIC .mov format will ensure a better playback and editing experience in iMovie. Check this article and learn how to process Sony PXW-X400 MXF footage to iMovie conversion in simple steps.

“I recently updated my system on my MacBook Pro to High Sierra. However, I can no longer import Sony PXW-X400 MXF files to iMovie. Before the update, I’m running Sierra with iMovie 10.1.6 and I can import MXF files into iMovie. Anyone know why the update doesn’t allow this? Thanks for any help.”

The Sony PXW-X400 supports a variety of formats including HD XAVC Intra 1080 59.94p/50p and XAVC Long GOP at 59.94p/50p. With the optional CBK-Z450UK upgrade kit, the camcorder also supports 4K QFHD as XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP at 50p/59.94p.

You can re-encode your Sony PXW-X400 MXF files to AIC .mov format for use in iMovie fluently. The Acrok MXF Converter for Mac below will do this in simple steps.

Free download Acrok MXF Converter for Mac

How to transcode Sony PXW-X400 MXF video to AIC for iMovie editing?

Step 1: Add MXF videos into Acrok software
You can directly drag and drop Sony PXW-X400 videos to the Mac MXF to iMovie Converter, Alternatively click the “Add File” menu to import MXF files on Mac. This program supports batch conversion, so you can load more files once.

Step 2: Select output format for iMovie
On the main interface, go to menu bar “iMovie and Final Cut Express”- then click “iMovie AIC (*.mov)” as output. The proper frame rate, bit rate, resolution and other settings will be set by default.

Edit – If you like would like to edit MTS video before conversion, you can click “Edit” icon to trim your MTS video files into segments, adjust the video effects onto MTS footage.

Settings – Click “Settings” button, you are free to tune/customize the parameters based more on personal requirements. If you like, you can merge MTS clips into a new video file.

Step 3: Start video conversion.
As soon as the conversion is complete, click “Open” to get the generated AIC .mov files for editing in iMovie with optimum performance. Hope it helps.