There are difficult times when we try to find out what player that is best to watch tp HD files on Mac, search around on the net, you may find this is one of the most asked questions, and another what seems to be the most confused thing is that people have no idea how to convert tp files to mpg or avi for authoring DVD/HD DVD, or import tp files into Final Cut Express, iMovie, FCP or other editing programs to cut and paste for a few minutes worth of videos. I've taken time to write a guide with hope that it can relieve people who are still having trouble with the problems.

Where does .tp file come from, what's tp?

TP file is a type of mpeg1. If you happen to get a Fusion HDTV card, when it records HD programs it creates a TP file. It allows you to record Digital TV direct to the hard drive in either .tp format or Native MPEG. .tp files are also used by MyHD MDP-120 HDTV tuner and capture card. So, it is apparent that tp files are HD video files.

The default Apple (QuickTime Player) won't support to play tp HD files natively, it is either because there is no such a codec that can open tp installed on your system, or tp files is not a type of files that can be well compatible with players mor editing programs

Free players you can use to read and play tp files

One of the most popular players available for the moment should be VLC players that can play HD video files, the shortcoming is that it has no free updates, technical support and sometimes you need to install certain codecs if there should be choppy playback of tp HD video.

Another matured and well developed player is iOrgsoft AVCHD converter for Mac, it is a free player itself that can run both on Intel Mac and PowerPC Mac smoothly with best visual effect. It provides free updates and you can easily get free technical support online. No other codecs are needed to play tp files.

A Program that support both convert tp HD and edit tp HD on Mac

TP HD files are known for its clear-crystal picture quality. If you plan to do something to tp HD like to convert tp files to (HD) mpg, (HD) avi, (HD) mp4 or (HD) mov for authoring DVD or just make it friendlier to playback and edit. You need to pay much attention to the program you would use. Some programs will cause the video lose quality noticeably, because of its poor transcoding technique.

You can use AVCHD converter for Mac to do the job if you care much about quality, just for great online technical support and rich experiences in the business dealing with HD video, you can totally put your heart on it.

AVCHD converter for Mac carries a powerful codec pack that empowers you manage all video files including HD video and AVCHD videos with ease, you can easily convert tp HD to other formats for an easy playback with QuickTime player, or you can easily import tp files into Final Cut Express, iMovie or FCP.

There are just more things you can do with the program than you can imagine. Just download a free copy of trail to ruin a test now.