What is M2TS?

A .M2TS file is a Sony high definition video file type. M2TS files are raw AVCHD videos recorded using Sony's camcorders, such as the HDR-SR1 and HDR-SR5 models. Panasonic, Canon and other brands of AVCHD camcorders also record in M2TS format.

Currently, M2TS files can be played using the Picture Motion Browser, which is an application video player provided with Sony AVCHD camcorders. M2TS files can also be played with Mplayer, Windows Media Player and other media players if there is a codec for DVD playing installed. But the file type .M2TS is not always automatically associated with the player, so it may be necessary to open it from the player. That's to say, it's not convenient to play and enjoy your M2TS video.

How to get AVC HD M2TS files off HD Video camera/camcorder?

With AVC HD camcorders, you typically need to connect the HD video camera to your PC using a USB cable. Once connected and powered on, the camcorder should appear on the desktop as a new disk. The location of the films on the camcorders disk will vary depending on manufacturer. It is desirable that you copy the movies to your PC's hard-drive before converting or editing it.

How to Play AVCHD M2TS Files?

Each of the AVCHD camcorders ships with software designed to playback the files on your computer. Sony's HDR-SR1 and the newer HDR-SR5 both record video in the AVCHD format and ship with the Picture Motion Browser, which plays back AVCHD files on most computers. If you purchased one of the Panasonic AVCHD camcorders, the included HD Writer should allow you to playback video recorded with your camcorder.

How to use M2TS converter to convert M2TS to AVI, MPEG, etc on windows?

How can you convert M2TS files to popular video formats such as AVI, MPEG, MP4, etc.? You need a M2TS video converter(Windows Version) to convert M2TS to AVI, convert AVI to WMV, convert M2TS to MPEG, convert M2TS to MP4 so that you can put them on your Windows Movie Maker, iMove, iPod, iPhone, and other potable players.

Please follow this step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Download M2TS Video Converter:

We recommend you Apecsoft M2TS to AVI MP4 DVD Converter (Windows Version) which can convert all video formats (including .M2TS format) from one to another perfectly. Compared with other video converters, this M2TS converter provides you with better output quality, more advanced functions and higher conversion speed.
You can download free trial Version here: http://www.apecsoft.com.
Then install and run this program.

Step 2: Load the M2TS files you want to convert

Click the "Add Files" button to browse your computer hard disc and add the .M2TS files you want to convert to the program. Batch conversion is supported by this M2TS video converter, so you can load several M2TS files at one time.

Step 3: Output Settings

After you added M2TS files, you can select an output format and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files.
Apecsoft M2TS to AVI MP4 DVD Converter Converter supports comprehensive video formats including AVI, DVD MPG, MP4, FLV, SWF etc.
The default setting works well. Of course, if you don't want to use the default video and audio encoding settings, just change the video and audio parameters to customize these settings.

Step 4: Start the conversion

Click the Convert button to start conversion and then you can just go out for a walk or take a nap, and the conversion may have been finished when you come back: )