Impossible to view Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V MXF files in iMovie

Failed to read Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V MXF files in Apple iMovie natively? Converting Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V MXF footage to Apple InterMediate Codec encoded QuickTime MOV format would be a sensible solution. In this tutorial, we guide you through the process of converting Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V MXF files to iMovie editing-friendly AIC .mov format. Just read on to learn the detail.

"Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V MXF import to iMovie is impossible since upgraded to version 10.1.8 with macOS High Sierra. I am pretty sure that the previous version of iMovie (10.1.7) on Sierra was able to import MXF files from my Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. Since the newest update today, it has become impossible to do that. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Any ideas to go through this issue? Please help!"

Indeed, this is a High Sierra issue. Currently, to be able to use Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V MXF footage in iMovie correctly, you could convert the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V MXF files to AIC .mov first, and iMovie will read the transcoded files in that way.

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How to encode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V MXF files to AIC .mov for iMovie editing?

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V 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.