{"id":1315,"date":"2013-10-24T08:44:48","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T08:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=1315"},"modified":"2020-09-28T01:48:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T01:48:55","slug":"mp4-to-final-cut-pro-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/mp4-to-final-cut-pro-mac.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;I got some MP4 video files on my MacBook  and I tried to import them to Final Cut Pro but I failed. This is unusual  because Final Cut Pro is supposed to support MP4 files. Any idea what went  wrong and could&rsquo;ve possibly caused the problem?&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>As unlikely as it sounds, but you might not  be familiar with MP4 format as you think you are. This could happen to a lot of  people when they have MP4 files and want to import MP4 into Final Cut Pro. But  the thing is MP4 files could be compressed with different codecs like  XviD\/DivX, MPEG-4 and H.264, etc. And different codecs can cause compatibility  problems. So, if you want to make sure that the MP4 files you got can be 100%  imported to Final Cut Pro, then you are going to need to do something about the  MP4 file. The most direct solution to this problem is to convert MP4 to a new  format compatible with Final Cut Pro or convert MP4 with a new codec using a  MP4 to Final Cut Pro converter. This post would show you how to import MP4 into  Final Cut Pro by solving the compatibility problem caused by codec with MP4 to  Final Cut Pro converter. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-convert-mpeg-to-final-cut-pro-on-mac-for-importing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">convert  MPEG to Final Cut Pro<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\" >\n<ul>\n<li> <a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with Leawo Video Conterter For Mac<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with Handbrake<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with Clone2Go Free Video Converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part4\">Part 4: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with FileZigZag<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part5\">Part 5: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with Convert. Files<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part6\">Part 6: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with ClipConverter<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\">Part 1: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with Leawo Video Conterter For Mac<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, MP4 video file is compatible  with Final Cut Pro. But sometimes, due to the codec issue or other reasons,  Final Cut Pro might not work with some MP4 files. Such being the case, we need  to convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro compatible format like MOV, DV, etc. To do  that, we need a professional MP4 to Final Cut Pro converter. Here we look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leawo Video Converter for Mac<\/a>.  As the program interface is user-friendly, Leawo Video Converter for Mac is  easy to use for it does not require any software expertise to operate. In  addition to converting video files from one format to another formats such as Common  Video (MP4, H.265 MP4, MKV, H.265 MKV, MOV, etc.), HD Video (HD MP4, HD AVI, HD  TS, HD VOB, etc.), and 4K Video (4K MP4 and 4K MKV), Leawo Video Converter for  Mac allows users to extract audio content off video files and then save it into  various audio formats such as AAC, AC3, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, etc. <\/p>\n<p>Download and install the right version of  Leawo Video Converter on your computer, and follow the guide below to convert MP4  to Final Cut Pro with the help of Leawo Video Converter. Please note that the  method of converting MP4 to Final Cut Pro on Mac is nearly the same as that on Windows,  so here we take Mac version as an example, and Windows users can follow the  suit to convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro on Windows.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter.html\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Step 1. Import Source MP4 Video Files<\/h3>\n<p>Launch  Leawo Video Converter for Mac, go to the &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; tab, and click &ldquo;Add Video&rdquo;  button on the sub-menu to load your source MP4 video files. Alternatively, you  can directly drag and drop source MP4 video files into the program interface.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/add-source-mp4-files-01.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/add-source-mp4-files-01.jpg\" title=\"add-source-mp4-files-01\" alt=\"add-source-mp4-files-01\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 2. Choose MOV or DV as Output Format<\/h3>\n<p>Click  the drop-down box named &ldquo;MP4 Video&rdquo; by default next to the &ldquo;Add Photo&rdquo; button.  On the drop-down list, select &ldquo;Change&rdquo; option.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/change-output-format-02-1.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/change-output-format-02-1.jpg\" title=\"change-output-format-02\" alt=\"change-output-format-02\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Then on the popup Profile window, select &ldquo;MOV&rdquo;  or &ldquo;DV&rdquo; as the output video format from &ldquo;Format &gt; Common Video&rdquo; column as  output format for converting MP4 to Final Cut Pro. Please note that once you  change the output format, the name of the drop-down box will change as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/choose-final-cut-pro-format-03.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/choose-final-cut-pro-format-03.jpg\" title=\"choose-final-cut-pro-format-03\" alt=\"choose-final-cut-pro-format-03\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Note: If you need, you could click the  &ldquo;Edit&rdquo; button on the drop-down profile setting box to adjust video and audio  parameters like Video Codec, Quality, Video Size, Bit Rate, Frame Rate, Aspect  Ratio, and Audio Codec, Audio Quality, Bit Rate, Sample Rate, and Channels.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro<\/h3>\n<p>Click the big green &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; button on the  sub-menu bar next to the format setting drop-down box. Then, on the popup  sidebar, set output directory. After setting output directory, click the  &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; button right below. Leawo Video Converter for Mac would start to  convert MP4 video to Final Cut Pro immediately.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/convert-mp4-to-final-cut-pro-04.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/convert-mp4-to-final-cut-pro-04.jpg\" title=\"convert-mp4-to-final-cut-pro-04\" alt=\"convert-mp4-to-final-cut-pro-04\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Note: This video converter is also equipped  with various video editing features and parameter adjuster to let you  personalize output files, such as video trimming, video watermarking, video  cropping, video effecting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-convert-any-2d-movie-to-anaglyph-3d.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">turning  2D video into 3D video<\/a>, and removing video noise.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part3\">Part 2: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with Handbrake<\/h2>\n<p>While Leawo Video Converter for Mac is an  obviously great option for heavy video converting tasks, you still have another  option if you just convert videos occasionally. There&rsquo;s a great free video  converting software program named Handbrake. It&rsquo;s a compact, efficient and  powerful program that can let Final Cut Pro import MP4. It&rsquo;s got some practical  features like device presets as well as some limitations like it only supports  two output formats:MP4 and MKV. Nevertheless, it&rsquo;s still a great converter to  let Final Cut Pro import MP4. Check out the guide of using Handbrake to convert  MP4 to Final Cut Pro video below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/handbrake-05.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/handbrake-05.png\" title=\"handbrake-05\" alt=\"handbrake-05\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1: Import MP4 into Handbrake<\/h3>\n<p>Launch Handbrake on your Mac, and then  click &ldquo;Open Source&rdquo; in the menu bar to choose and import source MP4 video file  into Handbrake.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Set MP4 as Output Format and Change  Codec<\/h3>\n<p> Open the &quot;Format&quot; drop-down menu  and select MP4 as output format, and then you need to change codec to let it  compatible with Final Cut Pro.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Start to Convert MP4 to Final Cut  Pro<\/h3>\n<p>Before MP4 to Final Cut Pro conversion  process, you can choose the output directory to contain converted video file. Click  &ldquo;Start Encode&rdquo; button at the top of the window to convert the source MP4 video  into Final Cut Pro MP4.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part2\">Part 3: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with Clone2Go Free Video Converter<\/h2>\n<p>Thirdly, you can try Clone2Go Free Video  Converter to convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro. As a professional video conversion  freeware tool, this free video converter is able to convert a variety of video  formats at fast conversion speed with high output quality, and it allows you to  convert video files at a batch, trim the video length and customize the output  profile as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/clone2go-free-video-converter-06.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/clone2go-free-video-converter-06.jpg\" title=\"clone2go-free-video-converter-06\" alt=\"clone2go-free-video-converter-06\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1. Add Source MP4 Video File<\/h3>\n<p>Kick off Clone2Go Free Video Converter  after installation, and click &ldquo;Add Video&rdquo; button at the top left sub-menu to  choose and add source MP4 video file. Alternatively, you can click &quot;File  -&gt; Add Video Files...&quot; to load source MP4 video file.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Set MOV as Output Video Format<\/h3>\n<p>Extend the &quot;Profile&quot; category to  select MOV as output video format in order to convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro. If  you want to&nbsp;customize the output video, you can click the &quot;Video  Options&quot; and &quot;Audio Options&quot; buttons below the  &quot;Profile&quot; category. There you can set video resolution, frame rate,  bit rate, video codec, etc.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Set Output Directory<\/h3>\n<p> Click the &quot;Options&quot; button on the  main interface. In the &quot;General&quot; tab, you can specify the folder for  the output file.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4. Start to Convert MP4 to Final Cut  Pro<\/h3>\n<p> After all the steps above, click the  &quot;Start Encode&quot; button to start to convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\">Part 4: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with FileZigZag<\/h2>\n<p>The  fourth one is an online solution with the help of FileZigZag, which supports  thousands of types of unit conversions, making it easy for users to reach a  one-stop shop without having to jump from one location to another. Here we  convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with FileZigZag.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/filezigzag-07.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/filezigzag-07.png\" title=\"filezigzag-07\" alt=\"filezigzag-07\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1. Import  Source MP4 Video File into FileZigZag<\/h3>\n<p>The  interface of the web page is very simple. The first bar is for you to import  file. Here, we choose to import the pre-prepared MP4 video file.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Choose MOV  as Output Video Format<\/h3>\n<p>Click  the drop-down box under &ldquo;Convert to&rdquo;, and you need to select MOV as the output  video format in order to convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Input Your  Email Address and Start to Convert<\/h3>\n<p> In the third bar, you need to input your  email address, and then click &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; in the fourth bar. After a while, the  converted result will be sent to your email box. That&rsquo;s it, and you will get  converted result in Final Cut Pro video format.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part5\">Part 5: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with Convert. Files<\/h2>\n<p>Convertfiles.com is an online application  that you can use to convert files from MP4 to Final Cut Pro video format. Using  this online video converter, you can be assured that your data is safe and that  no their party can gain access. Please note that this free online video  converter can process files no more than 250 MB size. If your video file is  larger than 250 MB, please choose other video converters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/convert.files-08.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/convert.files-08.png\" title=\"convert.files-08\" alt=\"convert.files-08\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1. Add Source MP4 File<\/h3>\n<p>Hit &ldquo;Browse&rdquo; button to choose and upload  local MP4 file. Alternatively, you can enter a link if your MP4 video file can  be found online.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Set MOV as Output Format<\/h3>\n<p> Choose and set MOV as the output video  format in the Output format drop-down list.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Start to Convert MP4 to Final Cut  Pro MOV<\/h3>\n<p>Click &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; button to convert MP4 to Final  Cut Pro MOV. After that, a download link will pop up on the screen of your  device for you to download converted video file in MOV format. Alternatively,  you can choose to send the converted result to your mail box.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part4\">Part 6: Convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro with ClipConverter<\/h2>\n<p>ClipConverter allows you not only to  convert video files, but also to download video files online. It supports YouTube  (HD, 720p, 1080p, 4K), Vimeo, Facebook Video and many more. You can upload your  local video file for converting or just paste the URL of your source video.  Check out toconvert MP4 to Final Cut Pro online with ClipConverter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/clipconverter-09.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/clipconverter-09.png\" title=\"clipconverter-09\" alt=\"clipconverter-09\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1. Add Source MP4 File<\/h3>\n<p>If you have URL, paste URL of your source  MP4 file. Instead, you can upload your local MP4 file.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Choose MOV Output<\/h3>\n<p> Select MOV format and then choose the  quality (720p, 1080p, 2k, 4k) for the conversion.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Start to Convert MP4 to Final Cut  Pro MOV<\/h3>\n<p> Click &ldquo;Start&rdquo; to begin conversion process.  After a while, you can download the converted file in MOV format.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;I got some MP4 video files on my MacBook and I tried to import them to Final Cut Pro but I failed. This is unusual because Final Cut Pro is supposed to support MP4 files. Any idea what went wrong &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/mp4-to-final-cut-pro-mac.html\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[335,270],"tags":[14],"class_list":["post-1315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-convert-video","category-video-to-video","tag-video-converter"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":6367,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1315"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1315\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1315"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}