How to convert Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) XDCAM video to AIC for iMovie?

What do I do to import Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) XDCAM MXF video clips into iMovie for further editing? For a fast and fluid workflow, you can transcode Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) XDCAM video to Apple InterMediate Codec first. Check out a quick guide on how to do this below.

"Hi all, I have some XDCAM footage shot on the Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) that I want to edit these footage in iMovie on my MacBook Pro. What will I need to install on the MacBook Pro to ingest the footage directly from the Sony SxS card into iMovie? Is that possible? If not, can it be wrapped or converted to a format that iMovie could then accept? If not, what would you suggest as the best way to accomplish this goal? Thanks for your help!"

Converting Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) XDCAM video to AIC before editing would be a solution to your issue. Check out a simple guide on how to do this.

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How to encode Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) 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 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) XDCAM MXF video to AIC for iMovie editing, do as below: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) 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 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) 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.