Now all we need to do is actually convert the file into something video editors like iMovie and Final Cut will read. Anyway follow the process and once that's complete we can go onto the next step. Why we have to pay more for the same digital download is beyond me. So you need the Mpeg 2 Component? Well you need to buy it and download it from Apple's web site For US fans it will cost $20 and for the Brits over here it costs £15. After you have checked this it would be a good idea to rename the movie file. With the file renamed open it up in Quicktime, if it works you have the component installed, if it doesn't it means you need to buy it. mpg - so MOV001.mod would become MOV001.mpg. mod file and click 'get info.' Then further down rename the file with the extension. An easy way to check is to right click on the. Finally after hours of searching and scaling the world wide web I have put together this guide so basically you don't have to.įirst of all let me warn you, this may cost you money - not much mind you but unless you have Final Cut Pro you probably won't have an Mpeg 2 Playback Component installed on your Mac. I have also included a brief Windows guide but bear in mind this is if you're not using the supplied software. mod files open up in my Final Cut Express editing suite.

As a mainly Mac user (especially for video) I struggled to find a way to make these non working. mod with not many Operating Systems or software packages reading it natively. Now the footage is captured in an obscure format being. So I got my new camcorder the Canon FS100 last week and I posted up a review a couple of days ago, you should check it out. Anyway I wrote a guide which should be helpful for these operating systems. MOD format.Īs a Mac user some conversion had to be done and I believe also for some windows video editing suites. As I continue to explore the world of flash based camcorders I have obviously stumbled upon the biggest problem the.

Converting mod files to mac