So easy to import AVI to iMovie on Mac OS X Lion
iMovie '08/'09 does not perform automatic file conversions as part of the import process as FCE, FCP, iMovie HD, or older versions of iMovie do.
Thus, it is necessary to know what compression formats are contained in you AVI file in order to know if it is edit/import compatible with iMovie '08/'09. If your movie plays in the QT player, then open the "Inspector" window and check the "Format:" to determine which compression formats are being used by your AVI file. For example, in the video inspector it says divx 6.0,640x 480, millions mpeg, mono, 44.100khz. This is a third-party, proprietary codec which can be converted to MOV or DV with AVI to iMovie Converter for Mac.
iOrgsoft AVI to iMovie Converter is one effective software to convert AVI files from Canon Powershot, Samsung, RCA, Panasonic, Flip Mino video camera or other source to DV/MOV/MP4 etc for import to iMovie.
- Convert AVI/ASF/MPEG-1/MOV videos to iMovie '08/'09/'11 on Mac
- Import AVI/ASF/MPEG-1/MOV video to iMovie, FCE, FCP, iTunes, QuickTime etc
- Edit video with Clip, Crop, Merge, Apply Effect, Set Output Parameter, Snapshot, rotate etc.
Key Features:
Convert AVI/ASF/MPEG-1/MOV videos to iMovie
Supports convert AVI/ASF/MPEG-1/MOV videos to DV and M4V for import to iMovie '08/'09/'11 on Mac os x.
Extract audio from video on Mac
Extract audio from all video files and save as aac, ac3, amr, m4a, mp3, mp2, ra, wma, aiff, flac etc on Mac.
Import video to editing software
Import AVI/ASF/MPEG-1/MOV videos to iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, Quicktime, iTunes etc on Mac.
Edit AVI/ASF/MPEG-1/MOV videos on Mac
Allows us to edit video: Clip(set start and end time), Crop(set aspect ratio 16:9/4:3 etc), Merge(join several files into one), Apply effect(adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation etc), set output parameter(adjust resolution, Frame Rate, Encoder and Bitrate ), Snapshot, Rotate on Mac.
Easy to use
Batch conversion, concise guidance, friendly interface, three steps, fast speed and best quality, freely run on mac 10.4, tiger, leopard, 10.5.7, 10.5.8, sonw leopard, 10.7 lion and Suit to MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Unibody Macbook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, MacBook, iMac and PC with Mac OS X.
How to convert .AVI file to work with iMovie on Mac?
1. Download and Install AVI to iMovie Converter for Mac.
2. Add AVI files from your hard disk to the software, you can add more than one file at one time.
3. Convert AVI to MOV importable into iMovie.
4. Import MOV to iMovie.
First start iMovie, then choose File>Import, next, choose the converted videos you want to import from your project library, finally click "Open" to import.
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Resource: http://www.importavitoimovie.com/avi-to-imovie/