How to transcode Fujifilm X100T MXF to ProRes for FCP X?

If your FCP X reports an import error or something similar while handling Fujifilm X100T MXF files, you may wish to read this tutorial. We write it to help those who are meeting problems working with Fujifilm X100T MXF footage in Final Cut Pro X. It presents a way of converting Fujifilm X100T MXF files to ProRes codec for use in FCP X smoothly.

"Hi, I'm running macOS High Sierra (10.13.2) + Final Cut Pro 10.4 on a Mac Pro 2013 Xeon E5 3Ghz, 32GB RAM with 2xD700. Since the update, FCP X is very slow and buggy. I have big problem with Fujifilm X100T MXF footage. FCP X won't import the Fujifilm X100T MXF files any longer. That's a pity. Does anyone have the the same issues? How do you fix it?"

It's a FCP X issue with High Sierra. Currently, transcoding your Fujifilm X100T MXF footage to ProRes codec will solve the problem. Keep reading and learn how to convert Fujifilm X100T MXF files for FCP X editing.

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How to transcode Fujifilm X100T MXF footage to ProRes for FCP X editing?

To transcode Fujifilm X100T MXF video files to ProRes, do as below:

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

Step 1: Start up Video Converter for Mac and click "Add File" to load Fujifilm X100T MXF video files that you need to convert into this program. This converter supports batch conversion, so you can import a bundle of Fujifilm X100T MXF files into it to do conversion at a time.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select output format. We would recommend choosing "Final Cut Pro" > "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format. Apple ProRes is FCP X's favorite editing codec, which FCP X 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: Start MXF files conversion. Click "Convert" to start Fujifilm X100T MXF files to ProRes conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated files for editing in Premiere Pro on your Mac with optimum performance.