Import and Edit Sony FDR-AX53 files in iMovie

Summary: Here, you’re going to learn how to successfully import and edit Sony FDR-AX53 files in iMovie. Let’s start!



As far as we know, Sony FDR-AX53 is able to take amazing 4K recordings. From Sony official specs, we can see that these 4K recordings are encoded as XAVC Codec. And from Wikipedia, we can know that XAVC codec is very suitable for storing 4K recordings and it’s a professional codec. However, from the data given by Apple iMovie, we’re a little disappointed about iMovie isn’t able to support XAVC codec. So if you fail to import and edit Sony FDR-AX53 XAVC files in iMovie, don’t be upset. The following part is the solution.







In order to successfully import and edit Sony FDR-AX53 XAVC files, I would suggest you transcode the XAVC files to Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov) format with Pavtube Video Converter for Mac(Windows Version). Why do I recommend Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov)? That’s because Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov) is developed by Apple and has been optimized for iMovie.



With this XAVC Converter, you can effortlessly transcode any type of XAVC(XAVC S, XAVA L, XAVC I) files to Apple InterMediate Codec encoded MOV format, ensuring maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Sony FDR-AX53 XAVC files in iMovie (no matter it is iMovie HD, iMovie 08, iMovie 09, or iMovie 11). Besides, its also exports advanced encoders like Apple ProRes, DNxHD, etc. allowing you to convert video to seamlessly fit FCP, Avid, etc. If you're facing problems editing XAVC/XAVC S in non-linear editing systems (NLE), just download it and have a free try!







Other Download:

- Amazon Store Download: www.amazon.com/Pavtube-Video-Converter-Mac-Download/dp/B00QIBK0TQ

- Cnet Download: download.cnet.com/Pavtube-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-76179460.html



How to Import and Edit Sony FDR-AX53 files in iMovie



Step 1. After you install this XAVC Convereter, just launch it. Then click "Add Video" or "Add from folder" button to browse and choose your Sony FDR-AX53 files.







Step 2. For transcoding Sony FDR-AX53 XAVC files to Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov), just click on the “Format” bar and follow "iMovie and Final Cut Express" > "Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov)".







Step 3. When the work above is done, click the big "Convert" button in the main UI to start converting Sony FDR-AX53 files to Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov). When the conversion is over, you can feel free to import and edit Sony FDR-AX53 files in iMovie. Enjoy!



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Import and Edit Sony FDR-AX53 files in iMovie