Easily Convert and Import MOV to iMovie on Mac Mavericks

In this article, youwill get the satisfied answer about edit MOV files with iMovie.

Source From: How to Open QuickTime MOV movies in iMovie

You may be confused: iMovie announced to support MOV videos, but why we can't import MOV to iMovie for further editing?

The main reason why you can not import MOV to iMovie is that iMovie only supports the MOV whose video codec is MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264 or AIC. So if your MOV files are not accepted by iMovie, it's probably because of the video codec incompatibility. Since Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) is the most compatible codec introduced by Apple which ensures maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with iMovie, the common practice for MOV to iMovie workflow is, get a MOV to AIC Converter and transcode .mov files to AIC MOV, which will save you both time and trouble. For this purpose, this article will show you how to convert MOV to AIC MOV in detail.

First of all, download Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac.

The program is an easy-to-use yet professional app which can be used as a MOV video converter under Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.7 Lion, Snow Leopard 10.6, Leopard 10.5. It is free, clean and safe to install and use. With it, you can effortlessly transcode MOV to AIC for iMovie 08/09/11/FCE, ProRes MOV for Final Cut Pro X/7/6, DNxHD for Avid MC, etc. and it works well and converts flawlessly. Download it and learn the step-by-step guide.

How to Convert MOV for Editing in iMovie(iMovie 11)

1. Run MOV to iMovie Converter for Mac and you can import .mov clips to the program through “Add” button or direct ‘drag and drop’. If you like, check the “Merge into one” box to join MOV clips together.



2. Click the Format box and select "iMovie and Final Cut Express -> Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" as output format.



Tip: Click the Settings icon to adjust video and audio parameters on the Profile Setting as you need to get the best quality video.



3. Click “Convert” button to start encoding MOV to AIC .mov for iMovie on Mac OS X.

When the conversion task is finished, click “Open” button to get the exported files for transferring to iMovie 8/9/11 with easy playback or editing.

Additional Tips:

This MOV to iMovie Converter not only can help you convert .mov to iMovie, but also enables anyone with MOV as well as MPG, VOB, MKV, MP4 files to use in any non-linear editor like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, FCE, Avid Media Composer, etc as long as transcode MOV to a recognizable format.

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