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With a JVC Everio, how to convert MOD Files on Mac or import MOD Files into imovie

Mod file format: MOD is a computer file format used primarily to represent music, and was the first module file format. MOD files use the ".MOD" file extension, except on the Amiga where the original trackers instead use a "mod." prefix scheme, e.g. "mod.echoing". A MOD file contains a set of instruments in the form of samples, a number of patterns indicating how and when the samples are to be played, and a list of what patterns to play in what order.

If you have a camera which is JVC Everio with 30gb hard drive ,how do you convert MOD Files so I can import them into imovie?

There are tow methods to slove it:

Method1:
Connect the camera and then launch iMovie 7 or above. It will "see" your camera and offer to import the file.
Visit the video demo to know how to use it.( http://www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/#imovie-import )

Method2:
iMovie supports limited formats, such as 3GP, AVI, DAT, MOV, MP4 and MPG, if you have other video formats, you can use video converter for mac to convert videos to these formats, then import to iMovie. Follow finish your job.

----------------------------------------Guide for Method 2-------------------------------------------------
When you browse or edit your DV recorded videos on computer, you may find the DV video is .Mod file and computer can not read it directly. So youu should convert Mod to other popular format video, for example convert Mod to AVI( http://www.aimersoft-mac.com/video-converter-mac.html#129 ),then you can browse your DV videos normally.

Video Converter for Mac( http://www.aimersoft-mac.com/video-converter-mac.html#129 ) can convert between all popular video formats. So you can use the video converter for Mac to convert MOD to AVI, convert MOD to MPEG, convert MOD to MPG, convert MOD to MOV, convert MOD to MP4, etc. even edit the MOD file with the powerful editing functions. (Crop, Trim, Adjust video effect). Download MOD Video Converter for Mac ( http://www.aimersoft-mac.com/video-converter-mac.html#129 ) before converting MOD(MOI) files.

More Details about "How to Convert MOD files from JVC Everio with 30gb hard drive to AVI, MPEG, MP4, MOV for iPod,iPhone on Mac"

Step1. Import MOD files
Install and run Aimersoft Video Converter for Mac, click the "Add" button to import your MOD files. This Video Converter for Mac supports batch conversion, so you can import multiple files at a time.



Step2. Select output formats for MOD file
Click the "Settings" to select the output formats, such as AVI, MPEG, MOV, MP4, etc. If you need put MOD files on your iPod, iPhone, PSP, CellPhone, you can just select the format according to the device name.



PS, you can select "Merge into one file" to join multiple MOD files to one file, so you can play them easily.

Step3. Convert MOD files



If you don't need edit your MOD files, you can click the "Convert" button to convert them. Then you can put the converted files into iMove, iDVD or portable devices.
Rating: 50% positive, 2 total Votes
Categories: Mac video converter
Added: on Feb 18, 2009 at 2:00 am
Added By: Lynn-LU
Searches: mod file video convert mac

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Hi all, .Mod and .Tod videos are mainly produced by digital harddisk camcorder such as JVC camcorder and so on. It is not common video formats and can only be played on some special players, if you want to watch these video on your iPod, iPhone, PSP, Archos and other portable devices you need a MOD Converter, i use 4Videosoft Tod Mod Converter which works well for me, more info can visite their official site: http://www.4videosoft.com/tod-mod-converter.html
– Added by an anonymous user on Apr 07, 2009 at 6:35 am
Nice guide !
Thanks for sharing!
I think MOD will be a tendency for Mac users .
If you want to watch the favourite MOD videos from your JVC Everio,Just follow this guide:
How to Burn MOD Videos to DVD on mac
http://www.dvdburnermacosx.com/tutorial/how-to-burn-mod-video-to-dvd-on-mac.html#129
– Added by MoonRiverws on May 12, 2009 at 12:43 am
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