How to convert Sony Alpha a6000 XDCAM video to AIC for iMovie?

Came upon incompatibility issues editing Sony Alpha a6000 XDCAM files in iMovie? Convert them first. Here's a quick guide walking you through the process of converting XDCAM MXF files to iMovie's favorite AIC .mov format.

"Hi all, iMovie won't import my Sony Alpha a6000 XDCAM footage from the SxS card. What other way would you suggest to get the footage to work on my MacBook Pro in iMovie? Thanks for your help!"

If for whatever reason you are unable to load Sony Alpha a6000 XDCAM footage into iMovie for editing, you can transcode them to a format that is compatible with iMovie first, such as iMovie's favorite editing codec - Apple InterMediate Codec, which iMovie will recognize and handle well. Let's take a look at how to do this.

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How to encode Sony Alpha a6000 XDCAM MXF files to AIC .mov for iMovie editing?

Here's what you need

Video Converter (It is available for Mac, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.)

To transcode Sony Alpha a6000 XDCAM MXF video to AIC for iMovie editing, do as below: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load Sony Alpha a6000 XDCAM MXF video files into this program.

Step 2: Select output format for iMovie Click "Profile" to select "iMovie and Final Cut Express" > "Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" as output format. AIC .mov is iMovie's favorite editing codec, which iMovie will recognize and handle well.

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: Click "Convert" to start Sony Alpha a6000 XDCAM MXF video to iMovie conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated AIC .mov files for editing in iMovie with optimum performance. Hope it helps.