How to convert MTS to MOV
- Add your .MTS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MOV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MOV file.
What to expect
- Re-encoding always reduces quality compared to the original; use a high-quality preset (e.g. FFmpeg
-crf 18) if the file will be edited further. - Consumer AVCHD cameras record 1080i (interlaced) - apply a deinterlace filter during conversion to avoid combing artifacts on fast motion.
- Long recordings split into multiple
.mtsfiles; each converts separately, so concatenate them first if you need one continuous clip.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting MTS to MOV reduce quality?
Yes - re-encoding always introduces some generation loss. At high-quality settings the difference is barely visible, but the output is not bit-for-bit identical to the source.
Is MOV better than MP4 for AVCHD footage?
Not for general use - MP4 has wider device and web support. Choose MOV only if your editing software, such as Final Cut Pro, requires QuickTime files.
Why does my converted MOV look interlaced?
Your camera recorded 1080i. Enable a deinterlace filter (yadif in FFmpeg, or Decomb in VLC) during conversion to get clean progressive output.
Can I join spanned AVCHD clips into one MOV?
Concatenate the
.mts files with FFmpeg first, or import the full AVCHD folder into iMovie or DaVinci Resolve and export from there.Programs that convert MTS: Nero Multimedia Suite · Aimersoft iTransfer for Windows · Free Studio · Freemake Video Converter · MediaCoder · WinX Video Converter · iSkysoft Video Converter for Mac · Aimersoft iTransfer for Mac
