How to Convert Canon MTS/M2TS Files on Mac (macOS 10.15 Catalina Included)

by Brian Fisher • • Proven solutions

Have some interesting footage in your Canon camcorder and want to save it on your Mac for playback or sharing? Or you want to customize these MTS/M2TS files in iMovie to create your own stylish masterpiece? In cases like these, you can consider convert your MTS/M2TS files to MOV, MP4, AVI or any other format you like on Mac running Mac (including High Sierra).

Best Tool to Convert Canon MTS/M2TS Files on Mac

To convert your MTS/M2TS clips, this professional Mac Canon MTS UniConverter for Mac can do the task for you like a charm and the output files will maximally preserve the quality of your original MTS/M2TS clips. It supports MTS/M2TS files from most of the Canon AVCHD Camcorders like: Canon HF200, Canon HFS100, Canon HG21, Canon HG10, Canon HFS100, Canon HFS10, Canon HR10 etc. Moreover, this smart UniConverter for Mac can automatically switch off the computer when the conversion is done, so you don't need to wait around during the conversion. Now you can play back the output file easily on your Mac with QuickTime or share it with your family or friends!

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  • Compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina, 10.14 Mojave, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.12 Sierra, 10.11 El Capitan, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion and 10.7 Lion.
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Easy Steps to Convert Canon MTS/M2TS Files on Mac with UniConverter for Mac

Step 1. Load Canon MTS Files

Having the MTS files inside your camcorder memory card, it's easy to just connect it to the computer and the program will automatically detect and exhibit the files. Or drag and drop M2TS/MTS files to the program. You also can go to the main menu, choose "Add Files" to locate the M2TS/MTS files you want to add. The Converter supports batch conversion so you can import more than one Canon MTS file to save your time.

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Step 2. Output Format

Select an output format you need from the output format list. If you want to convert your MTS/M2TS files for QuickTime or iMovie, you can select "MOV". In addition, you are allowed to set the output format according to your device for some presets for devices like iPhone, iPad, HTC offered.

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Step 3. Convert

Click "Convert" to start converting Canon MTS/M2TS files to your Mac.

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