{"id":4389,"date":"2014-03-25T09:49:15","date_gmt":"2014-03-25T09:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=4389"},"modified":"2020-10-14T07:04:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T07:04:51","slug":"convert-m4v-to-mp4-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/convert-m4v-to-mp4-mac.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert M4V to MP4 on Mac with Mac M4V to MP4 Converter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AVCHD videos are normally produced by  camcorders like Canon, Sony, Panasonic, JVC, etc. in the MPEG-4 AVC\/H.264 video  compression codec. If you only want to play AVCHD videos on your Mac computer,  you could make use of VLC player. But if you want to edit camcorder recorded  AVCHD videos in iMovie or Final Cut Pro, you need to convert AVCHD to MOV or  MP4 as these editors don&rsquo;t accept AVCHD videos. MOV is more common than MP4 on  Mac. In this post, you will learn how to convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with an  AVCHD to MOV converter for Mac. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-convert-avchd-videos-to-mkv-with-avchd-video-converter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">convert  AVCHD to MKV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\" >\n<ul>\n<li> <a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with Leawo Video Converter for Mac<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with MacX Free AVCHD Video Converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with Tipard Video Converter for Mac<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part4\">Part 4: How to Convert M4V to MP4 on Mac with VLC Media Player<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part5\">Part 5: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with Online-Convert<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\">Part 1: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with Leawo Video Converter for Mac<\/h2>\n<p>To convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac, you need to  use a professional Mac AVCHD to MOV converter.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Leawo Video Converter for  Mac<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is highly recommended. Leawo Video Converter for Mac provides  plenty of media solutions to help you watch movies anytime anywhere as you  like. It includes an AVCHD to MOV converter for Mac users to freely convert AVCHD  files to MOV format in only a few clicks. If you need, you could even adjust  the parameters of output MOV files like video codec, bit rate, quality, etc. Equipped  with an easy-to-use interface, this professional video converter does not  require any technique expertise, and powered by leading-edge coding technology,  this video converter is able to convert video at 6 times faster speed. Besides  video input and output, this converter also supports audio input and output,  and even allows you to convert video file to audio file. In other words, you  can make use of Leawo Video Converter for Mac to extract audio file from video  file. As claimed on Leawo official site, Leawo Video Converter for Mac supports  up to 180 formats including &nbsp;Common Video (MP4, H.265 MP4, MKV, H.265 MKV,  MOV, etc.), Common Audio (AAC, AC3, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, etc.), HD Video (HD  MP4, HD AVI, HD TS, HD VOB, etc.), and 4K Video (4K MP4 and 4K MKV).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Leawo Video Converter for Mac is equipped  with an internal video editor and player for you to edit video files, including  video trimming, adding watermark, video cropping, adding video effect, turning  2D video to 3D, and removing video noise. At the same time, the internal video  player allows you to play video files after video importing.<\/p>\n<p>Download and install Leawo Video Converter  for Mac on your computer, and follow the guide below to convert AVCHD to MOV on  Mac.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/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\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Step 1. Import Source AVCHD Files<\/h3>\n<p>Launch Leawo Video Converter, go to the  &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; tab, and click &ldquo;Add Video&rdquo; button on the sub-menu to load your source  AVCHD files. Alternatively, you can directly drag and drop AVCHD files into the  program interface. After AVCHD files are imported, you could play back source  video files, select subtitles and audio tracks from source AVCHD files, add  external subtitles to loaded video files, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter-mac\/edit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">edit loaded video  files<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/add-source-avchd-file-01.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/add-source-avchd-file-01.jpg\" title=\"add-source-avchd-file-01\" alt=\"add-source-avchd-file-01\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 2. Set MOV 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. Then on the popup Profile window, select &ldquo;MOV&rdquo; from &ldquo;Format&rdquo;  column as output format. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/set-mov-as-output-format-02.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/set-mov-as-output-format-02.jpg\" title=\"set-mov-as-output-format-02\" alt=\"set-mov-as-output-format-02\" 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, aspect ratio, frame rate, resolution, audio codec,  bit rate, channel, sample rate, etc.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Convert AVCHD to MOV<\/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 AVCHD to MOV immediately.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/convert-avchd-to-mov-03.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/convert-avchd-to-mov-03.jpg\" title=\"convert-avchd-to-mov-03\" alt=\"convert-avchd-to-mov-03\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part2\">Part 2: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with MacX Free AVCHD Video Converter<\/h2>\n<p>MacX Free AVCHD Video Converter is a  powerful free AVCHD video converter, which is developed for Mac users to  convert AVCHD on mac or edit AVCHD video. It can free convert video from AVCHD  to MP4, MOV, AVI, iPad, iPod, iPhone, etc. for Mac with perfect output quality  and high conversion speed. This versatile Mac AVCHD video converter has  powerful editing functions to polish your videos. MacX Free AVCHD Video  Converter allows you to make some editing and decoration for the output. You  can adjust video\/audio settings, trim video or audio pieces, cut off the  unwanted part of the video and other beyond your imagination for individual needs.  With the Mac AVCHD converter, you can easily enjoy high definition video on  your Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Apple TV and Blackberry. Check out guide below to  convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with MacX Free AVCHD Video Converter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/macx-free-avchd-video-converter-04.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/macx-free-avchd-video-converter-04.png\" title=\"macx-free-avchd-video-converter-04\" alt=\"macx-free-avchd-video-converter-04\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1. Choose Source AVCHD Video File<\/h3>\n<p>Click &quot;+&quot; button to load the  Camcorder AVCHD video. Or simply drag and drop to import your videos to be  converted.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Set MOV as Output Format<\/h3>\n<p> To convert AVCHD to MOV, you need to Choose  &ldquo;MOV&rdquo; as the output format.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Start to Convert AVCHD to MOV<\/h3>\n<p>Tap &quot;Browse&quot; to save output video  and click &quot;RUN&quot; to convert AVCHD to MOV.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part3\">Part 3: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with Tipard Video Converter for Mac<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to Leawo Video Converter for  Mac and MacX Free AVCHD Video Converter, you can try Tipard Video Converter for  Mac to convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac. Check out the guide below to know the  detailed steps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/tipard-video-converter-for-mac-05.jpg\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/tipard-video-converter-for-mac-05.jpg\" title=\"tipard-video-converter-for-mac-05\" alt=\"tipard-video-converter-for-mac-05\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1. Import AVCHD Source File<\/h3>\n<p>Click the &ldquo;Add File&rdquo; button at the left  side of top toolbar, browse and select the AVCHD video file you want to add to  the program window.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Set Output Format to MOV<\/h3>\n<p>Head to the top toolbar, and click  &ldquo;Profile&rdquo; drop-down list at the bottom left side to choose &ldquo;MOV&rdquo; as output  format as MOV is compatible perfectly with Final Cut Pro.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Start Converting AVCHD to MOV on  Mac<\/h3>\n<p> Press the &ldquo;Destination&rdquo; button at the lower  left side of screen, and it will ask you to specify a local folder in which you  wish to save the result video and select the name of the video. After that, hit  the blue &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; button to begin the conversion from AVCHD to MOV on Mac.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part4\">Part 4: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with Convertio<\/h2>\n<p>Besides converter program, you can try  online AVCHD to MOV converter to convert online. Here you can try Convertio.  But this online video converter supports 100MB maximum file size. If your source  AVCHD file is larger than 100MB size, you need to switch to other ways to  convert to MOV. Check out the steps below to convert AVCHD to MOV free with  Convertio.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/convertio-06.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/convertio-06.png\" title=\"convertio-06\" alt=\"convertio-06\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1. Upload Source AVCHD Video<\/h3>\n<p>Go to the official website of Convertio, and then select or directly drag  and drop target AVCHD files into the converter. It is possible for you to  upload video file from your Google Drive or Dropbox account.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Choose MOV as Output Format<\/h3>\n<p>After your AVCHD video files are uploaded, choose MOV as output video  format. If necessary, you can adjust video parameters such as resolution,  quality, aspect ratio and others by clicking the gear icon.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Start to Convert and Get Converted Results<\/h3>\n<p> Click &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; to begin conversion process. Once your video is converted  and edited, you can download it to your Mac, PC or another device. If  necessary, save the file to your Dropbox or Google Drive account.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part5\">Part 5: Convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac with Online-Convert<\/h2>\n<p>The second online  AVCHD to MOV converter I would introduce here is Online-Convert that lets you convert media easy and fast  from one format to another. This online video converter supports a lot of  different source formats. Check out the guide below to convert AVCHD to  MOV with Online-Convert.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/online-convert-07-1.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/online-convert-07-1.png\" title=\"online-convert-07\" alt=\"online-convert-07\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1. Choose Output Format<\/h3>\n<p>Go to the official website of Online-Convert, and go to Video  converter tab. To convert to MOV, you have to choose &ldquo;Convert to MOV&rdquo; under the  drop-down list, and then click &ldquo;Go&rdquo;.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2. Import Source AVCHD Video File<\/h3>\n<p> Click &ldquo;Choose Files&rdquo; to choose and add source AVCHD video  file. After AVCHD file is imported, you can perform optional settings as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3. Start to Convert AVCHD to MOV<\/h3>\n<p>Click &ldquo;Start Conversion&rdquo; to start converting AVCHD to MOV.  After a while, you can get converted video files in MOV video format, and the  you can transfer them to QuickTime, iMovie and Final Cut Pro for playback for  editing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AVCHD videos are normally produced by camcorders like Canon, Sony, Panasonic, JVC, etc. in the MPEG-4 AVC\/H.264 video compression codec. If you only want to play AVCHD videos on your Mac computer, you could make use of VLC player. 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