You came back from a trip with a card full of camcorder clips, and your computer or phone won't play the .mts files. Or the files are huge and you need smaller copies to share. Xilisoft MTS Converter is built for this job: it turns AVCHD footage into formats that play almost anywhere.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows (XP SP2 or later, Vista, Windows 7 per the vendor's FAQ)
- Price: $19.95
- Input: H.264/MPEG4 AVC HD video (*.m2ts, *.mts)
- Interface languages: English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French and Chinese
Key features
Convert MTS HD to other HD formats
You can turn AVCHD recordings into AVI HD, H.264 HD, MPEG2 HD (MPEG and MPG) and MOV HD files and keep the high-definition picture.
Make standard-definition copies and pull out audio
The same clips can become AVI, MOV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2 or MPEG4/H.264 files for ordinary playback. You can also extract MP3 or M4A audio from the footage.
Split files and control output size
You can split a long recording into several files by time or size. A Bitrate Calculator works out the video bit rate from the file size you want. You can also convert just a segment by setting its start time and duration.
Several outputs from one source, with adjustable settings
You can add multiple output formats to one original file and get different versions in a single pass. Video codec, video size, bit rate, frame rate, audio codec and channels are all adjustable. It supports multi-core CPUs, batch processing and multithreading.
Background running and after-done actions
The converter can run in the background to leave CPU for other programs. You can choose quit, shut down, hibernate or standby for when the job finishes, so you don't have to wait around.
Preview and snapshot
A built-in resizable player supports 4:3 and 16:9 zoom, and you can take a snapshot at any moment during preview.
Who it's for
It suits anyone with an AVCHD camcorder who wants to play, edit or share footage on a PC or other multimedia devices. It's a single-purpose tool with a concise interface, so you won't have to learn a large suite.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Handles HD-to-HD and HD-to-SD conversion in one program
- Splitting, segment conversion and bit rate calculation are included
- Batch processing and multiple outputs per file save time
- Low hardware requirements
Cons
- Windows only
- A third-party review notes that MTS conversion generally takes longer than simpler conversions, and that it can be slower than other Xilisoft converters even with GPU acceleration
FAQs
Which files can it open?
H.264/MPEG4 AVC HD video in .m2ts and .mts format, as recorded by AVCHD camcorders.
Can I get just the audio?
Yes. You can extract MP3 and M4A audio from the videos.
How do I start a conversion?
Click Add Files to load your clips, pick a profile, then click Convert Checked Item(s).
How do I register after buying?
Run the program, choose Help > Enter License Code, then paste in your license code and user name.
System requirements
- Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista or Windows 7
- 1GHz Intel/AMD or faster processor
- 512MB or above RAM
- 100MB available disk space for installation
- Super VGA (800x600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher