Since updated to macOS High Sierra, lots of FCP X users have serious troubles dealing with MXF files from Fujifilm XQ2 and other camcorders. Is there any possibilities to solve these problems? In this article, we explain a workaround to transcode Fujifilm XQ2 MXF footage for easier use in Apple's Final Cut Pro X.
Depending on your rig's capabilities, OS versions, editing app versions as well as your source media types, it will definitely have different editing performances while dealing with Fujifilm XQ2 MXF footage in Final Cut Pro X. In some occasions, people need to process "transcoding editing" for a fast and fluid workflow. That means you re-encode your Fujifilm XQ2 MXF files to a FCP X editing-friendly format first, then import the converted files into FCP X for a smooth workflow. Check a quick guide on how to convert Fujifilm XQ2 MXF files to ProRes 422 for editing in FCP X with optimum performance.
Video Converter (It is available for Windows, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.) 
Step 2: Click "Profile" to select AVI as output format for use in Pinnacle Studio. For a good editing performance, We would recommend choosing "HD Video" > "HD AVI Video(*.avi)" as target format.
If your computer is powerful enough to handle 4K files, you can choose "4K Video" > "4K AVI Video (*.avi)" as target format for Pinnacle Studio.
Tips: If necessary, you can click "Settings" button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels. You can also "Enable 3D Settings" to add 3D effect to your source media.
Step 3: Start file conversion for Pinnacle Studio. Click "Convert" to start Fujifilm XQ2 MXF to Pinnacle Studio conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated AVI files for editing in Pinnacle Studio with optimum performance. Hope it helps. Also read: Best app to convert Fujifilm XQ2 MXF footage for iMovie
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