How to edit GoPro Hero (2018) XDCAM files in iMovie?

Need to convert GoPro Hero (2018) XDCAM video to Apple InterMediate Codec for iMovie editing? You've come to the right place. This post explains how to do this via using a helpful GoPro Hero (2018) XDCAM to iMovie converter.

"Hi there! I have rented a GoPro Hero (2018), and want to edit my XDCAM MXF footage in iMovie on my MacBook Pro. I understand this can not be done easily with XDCAM video, when using iMovie (found it out the hard way...). I have tried many ways, both with Firewire and USB connection, but it does not work. Is there any other way to import GoPro Hero (2018) XDCAM video into iMovie for editing? Thanks in advance!"

With the best GoPro Hero (2018) XDCAM to iMovie converter installed, it won't be a problem to do this. Learn how to encode GoPro Hero (2018) XDCAM footage into iMovie editable files via using this app.

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How to encode GoPro Hero (2018) 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 GoPro Hero (2018) XDCAM MXF video to AIC for iMovie editing, do as below: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load GoPro Hero (2018) 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 GoPro Hero (2018) 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.