How to Import MOD to iMovie Easily

"Importing MOD files, why can't iMovie do it? Why can't iMovie 09 import MOD files directly? When I hook my camera directly, it imports them fine. But if I've copied the files to my hard disk first, it will not recognize them." ---- A question from Apple Community.

A lot of camcorders record .mod videos. Some of the most popular camcorders like Panasonic and Canon record videos in this format. This also means that editing these videos is more complicated than editing MP4 or MOV formats, for example, you can't import MOD files to iMovie. Luckily for us, there is a solution. You just need a professional MOD to iMovie converter and follow the simple 4 steps in the next parts, and then you can open MOD videos in iMovie and edit as you need.

• Part 1. How to Import MOD to iMovie on Mac
• Part 2. Why MOD Files Won't Be Imported to iMovie

Part 1. How to Import MOD to iMovie on Mac

As aforementioned, a mod file cannot be imported into the iMovie. This means you will have to convert it in a format that iMovie supports. There are several, free, programs on the Internet that will do this. Sadly, this also means you will need more time in order to complete your project. The only, another solution is to buy a camcorder that can record in some format that is supported by iMovie.

One of powerful programs for editing videos is Wondershare UniConverter for Mac. In fact, this is one of the most used programs as well. You will have to download it and install on your computer. There is a free trial version, but it has certain limitations, so you cannot use it for your projects. Wondershare UniConverter is available for Mac and Windows computers. Besides conversion, it offers a lot of editing features and effects. Also, you can download videos, directly from the program and burn them on DVD.

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Steps on How to Convert MOD Files for iMovie

Step 1 Add MOD files.

Download, install and launch Wondershare UniConverter, and then connect your camcorder to the computer. Click the inverted triangle beside the Add Files button and then select Add from Camcorder, check the ones you want to convert and click Add to Convert List to load the files to the program.

Step 2 Choose output format as iMovie.

Click the inverted triangle beside the Convert all tasks to: option and click the Editing > iMovie, choose the resolution as you want.

Step 3 Convert MOD to iMovie compatible formats.

Finally, click the Convert All button in the bottom-right corner. This process may last a few seconds or several minutes, depending on the size of your files. When done, you can see the target video in the Converted tab.

Step 4 Import converted MOD files to iMovie.

Find the converted files in your Mac by clicking on the fold icon. Now, you can add files to the iMovie, just click on the File >Import > Movies. They will be added to iMovie. Now you can edit them without any problem.

Tips

Wondershare UniConverter can also work as a video editor, which allows you to trim, cut, merge videos and add subtitles or effects. Go to How to Edit MOD Videos Without iMovie >> to learn more details.

Part 2. Why MOD Files Won't Be Imported to iMovie

iMovie cannot open .mod files. Some of the biggest camcorder manufacturers use mod format. Sadly, Apple devices don’t support it. Also, there are many programs that can open mod files. A mod file is a type of MPEG2 video file format. It isn’t naturally supported by Mac computers. A solution may be to modify the file in M2V, so a Mac computer can recognize it. A lot of developers offer their programs in order to solve this problem, however, many of them have flaws. The best way to import and edit mod files in iMovie is to convert them with Wondershare UniConverter and then import them into the iMovie.

There are several other ways to edit mod files. Sadly, most of them doesn’t work properly. You will lose time and money. Using Wondershare UniConverter is the safest and the fastest option. Even professionals use this program. You must try it and see how fast it is. If you are in a rush, Wondershare UniConverter is the perfect program for you. Also, it isn’t expensive and you can have support any time you want. As you may know, it is supported by Mac and Windows. Downloading and installing it is simple and it doesn’t require any special knowledge.