How to transcode Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF to AIC for iMovie?

What's the best workflow between Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF footage and Apple iMovie for Mac? How can I import Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF files into iMovie for editing? If you are having problems using Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF clips in iMovie, you may have interest in this tutorial. It walks you through how to encode Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF video to AIC .mov for use in iMovie with optimum performance.

"I recently updated my system on my MacBook Pro to High Sierra. However, I can no longer import Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF files to iMovie. Before the update, I'm running Sierra with iMovie 10.1.6 and I can import MXF files into iMovie. Anyone know why the update doesn't allow this? Thanks for any help."

From what we have read, High Sierra does not have support for MXF files yet. To be able to load Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF files into iMovie properly, you will need to convert them first. Here's a guide displaying how to encode Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF clips to iMovie's favorite AIC .mov format.

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How to encode Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF files to AIC .mov for iMovie editing?

To transcode Canon PowerShot SX720 HS MXF video to AIC for iMovie editing, do as below: Download Video Converter for Mac

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

Step 1: Click "Add File" to load Canon PowerShot SX720 HS 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 read 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 Canon PowerShot SX720 HS 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.