What Is MTS Files – A Comprehensive Exploration
7 February 2024 Senior Product Manager
Summary
This article provides a comprehensive guide on MTS video files, including how to open, convert, and edit them when using Sony or Panasonic camcorders.
The MTS file extension is associated with the AVCHD video file format, developed by Sony and Panasonic Corporation in 2006. AVCHD allows users to record and play high-definition video. Initially designed for Panasonic and Sony camcorders, the MTS format is now used by Canon, JVC, and Sanyo as well. MTS files store high-definition video on Blu-ray discs, supporting 720p and 1080p video with a resolution of 1440 x 1080. They are compatible with Windows Movie Maker software and can be burned to Blu-ray discs for playback on devices like Sony Playstation3.
Note: AVCHD files saved on a camcorder usually use “.mts” as the file extension, while AVCHD files edited on a computer or imported from a Blu-ray Disc usually use the “.mt2s” extension conserved.
After introducing what an MTS file is, let’s explore how to open and play it. Several commonly used multimedia players can open MTS files. To understand the content of this section, please keep reading.
In addition to the software included with Sony and Panasonic HD camcorders, many other video players can open MTS files in the AVCHD Video file format. Software that can open MTS files on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers is listed below.
| Software that can open MTS files | |
|---|---|
| Windows | Microsoft Windows Media Player |
| GRETECH GOM Player | |
| Roxio Creator NXT Pro 7 | |
| VideoLAN VLC Media Player | |
| Blender | |
| Mac | Roxio Toast 18 |
| Blender | |
| VideoLAN VLC Media Player | |
| Apple Final Cut Pro X | |
| Linux | Blender |
| VideoLAN VLC Media Player |
After knowing how to open MTS files, the following will enter the operation introduction of file format conversion.
In the process of using MTS files, you may need to convert the file format for better compatibility. There are many ways to convert the MTS file format, three free and easy conversion methods will be introduced below.
Renee Video Editor Pro is a comprehensive software that combines video editing, screen recording, and format conversion. It supports batch conversion of video files and all mainstream video and audio formats. Users can easily edit videos by cutting, cropping, adding background music, subtitles, and special effects. The software has a user-friendly interface and simple operation steps, suitable for both beginners and experienced users. Renee Video Editor Pro is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems.
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① Open Renee Video Editor Pro, select (Video Toolbox) to enter the editing page.
② Click (Add File) to import the MTS video file to be converted.
③ To convert your video, first choose the desired video format (e.g.,
MP4, AVI, M4V) from the output format column. Next, select the destination folder for the converted file. Finally, press the Start button to initiate the conversion process.
FFmpeg is a versatile multimedia framework that enables free conversion between various video and audio formats. It supports a wide range of formats and provides command line functionality for advanced users. For beginners, it is recommended to use the first conversion method.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Download FFmpeg, press and hold the (Windows+R) key on the keyboard at the same time, enter (
cmd) in the input box, and click (OK).
② If you need to convert MTS to MP4 format, enter the command
C:\Windows\System32\ffmpeg.exe –i D:\MTS\Peace.mts D:\Peace.mp4 in the command prompt window, then press Enter to run and convert the video successfully. Note: (D:\MTS\Peace.mts) is the location, name and format of the video file you need to convert, (D:\Peace.mp4) is the path, name and format of the converted output file .
Convertio is a user-friendly online file converter. It efficiently converts MTS format to various commonly used formats. Additionally, it facilitates the conversion of multiple media formats including video, audio, and image formats. Convertio ensures a simple operation and fast conversion speed. It allows simultaneous conversion of single or multiple video files, limited to a file size of 100MB.
Online conversion link: https://convertio.co/zh/mts-converter/
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Open the online conversion link in the browser, click (select file) to upload the MTS video file to be converted. Alternatively, you can import video files from Google Drive, Dropbox or URL links. After uploading a single file, if you need to upload more files, please click (Add more files).
② After uploading the file, please select the file format to convert. Finally, click (Convert) to start converting the file, and click (Download) to save it to your computer after the conversion is complete.
Use Renee Video Editor Pro to edit converted MTS videos. This software offers comprehensive editing functions and is beginner-friendly. If you’re new to video editing, read on for common editing operations.
1. Cut video files
If the video files are large, you can cut them into multiple smaller video files to save space or facilitate editing.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Download and install Renee Video Editor Pro, then open the software and select (Video Toolbox).
② After entering the video editing interface, click (Add File) to import the MTS video file.
③ Click (Cut) to enter the cutting page and play the video. When the playback reaches the desired position, use the “Set Start Time” and “Set End Time” shortcut buttons below to confirm the segment to be intercepted. You can also adjust the start and end times as needed. After cutting, click (OK) > (Start) to export the cut video file.
2. Merge video files
Merge videos with Renee Video Editor Pro to improve the story line and content of your video. Quickly merge multiple video files, even with different formats.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Download and open Renee Video Editor Pro, select (Video Toolbox).
② After entering the video editing interface, click (Add Files) to import the video files to be merged. Then check the (Merge all files into one) option to merge all imported files into one file.
Optional operation: You can also add some transition effects between the merged videos, click (No Transition) on the right side of the video, and then choose to add your favorite transition effects.
③ After completing the above operations, select the file format to be output in the output format column, and then click the (Start) button to save.
3. Crop/flip/rotate video files
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Download and open Renee Video Editor Pro, select (Video Toolbox) > (Add File).
② Click (Rotate and Crop), and after entering the page, you can choose (rotate 90 degrees to the right), (mirror left and right) and (mirror up and down) according to your preferences. Besides, you can also manually adjust the size of the video cropping area.
4. Add video effects
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Download and open Renee Video Editor Pro, select (Video Editing Tool) > (Add File).
② Click (Special Effects), you can see that there are (Add Filter Effects), (Add Zoom Effects) and (Add Volume Effects) to choose from, and you can choose according to the actual situation.
5. Add video watermark
In order to prevent theft and protect intellectual property rights of the videos you make, you can add your own exclusive watermarks to the videos.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Download and open Renee Video Editor Pro, select (Video Editing Tool) > (Add File).
② After entering the (Watermark) editing page, you can choose (Add Text Watermark), (Add Image Watermark), (Add Video Watermark), (Add Graphic Watermark) and (Remove Watermark).
6. Add background music to video
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Download and open Renee Video Editor Pro, select (Video Toolbox).
② After entering the video editing interface, click (Add File).
③ Click (Music) to enter the editing interface. Choose (Add Audio to Video), (Add Sound to Video), or (Reset). Besides adding music files or dubbing the video, you can also select (Remove original video audio) to eliminate the original video sound.
7. Add subtitles to the video
The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Download and open Renee Video Editor Pro, select (Video Editing Tool) > (Add File).
② Click (Subtitle), select the position of the subtitle, and then click the (+) button in the lower left corner to select (Load Subtitle File) or (Create Subtitle File).
③ If you choose (Create subtitle file), you can edit the subtitle in the pop-up (Notepad). Just add subtitles. After adding subtitles, you can choose the appropriate subtitle color, font and effect. When finished, click (OK) > (Start) to export the edited video file.
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