Welcome to this free Guide on how to import mpeg-2, mpeg-1 files into FCE (Final Cut Express)

Final Cut Express won't import MPEG-2 files!
I just bought Final Cut Express 4 for the Mac, and every time I try to import my videos from my HD Sony camera from my Windows computer, Final Cut won't import it. I really don't want to convert the videos due to poorer quality, but if I have to, what should I use and in what format does it need to be in? If you have the same problem or alike, then you come to the right place. This article is mainly providing you advice on how to import mpeg-2, mpeg-1 file to FCE and convert mpeg-2 to Mac-editable Quicktime DV, MOV mpeg-4.

What are mpeg-2 files?
Most commonly MPEG-2 is used in digital TVs, DVD-Videos and in SVCDs. Some Blu-ray films have MPEG-2 transfers but not many as there are better lossy compression formats such as VC-1 or MPEG-4 AVC. Many camcorders will also record footage as mpeg-2 video.

What's the relationship between Final Cut Express and Mpeg-2?
Most, if not all, NLE's have been designed to edit DV AVI files. MPEG2 was originally used as a distribution format (eg DVD) rather than an editing one (then came HDV).So, it's impossible to directly import mpeg-2 to final cut express unless you convert mpeg-2 to FCE editable format, don't be afraid of if there will be quality loss if the program has powerful codec pack.

The beauty of Final Cut Express is that it includes 3 quite powerful applications:
1. Final Cut Express HD for video-editing
2. Soundtrack for sound-editing
3. LiveType for adding titles and such to your video

You need this program if you're a bit more serious with your video-editing. It's for the semi-pro / pro and hobbyist.

Solution: How do I convert mpeg-2 to FCE QuickTime DV or mov and import mpeg-2 to Final Cut Express?

Mpeg-2 to FCE converter is the best program you need to convert mpeg-2, mpeg-1 files to other editable format on a Mac for import to Final Cut Express, the program not only can convert mpeg-2 to FCE compatible format DV, mov and mpeg-4, but also give you many other option in the drop down list menu in the profile list.

Mpeg-2 to Final Cut Express converter allows you to cut video scenes, crop out black sides, and combine/merge video pieces into one. Many other settings like bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio can be adjusted according to your needs.

Using video to FCE converter to convert Mpeg-2, mpeg-1 file to DV, mov or mpeg-4 and then import into FCE could be as simple as few mouse clicks. It is suitable for both new and experienced Mac users. Just download a free trial and run a test now.

Step by step instruction on how to import mpeg-2 to FCE using mpeg-2 to FCE converter for Mac

Step 1. Install and run mpeg-2 to FCE converter for Mac
After installation (the .app file should be installed in your Application Folder), please just feel free to test the app, you can add a video file or more ones to see if it works like what you expected.



Step 2. Load video files
Click Add File button to load video info, as the video converter for Mac supports many video files to convert, you can just load more than one video at a time.



Step 3.. Convert video
After all the steps above, you are now going to start conversion. Please choose a destination path for the output video first, and then click start. The time varies with the file sizes and the parameters you set, the program will remind you the convert successfully after it is done.