What's the trouble?

"Hi, I recently got a new camcorder (Sony HDR-SR5--AVCHD) and was unaware that if I was to record on the harddrive, the format of the file would not be able to open on Windows movie maker or media player. I am trying to look for an easy free way to convert to AVI so that I can edit them. Its for my final mark! Please help!!! Thank you very much in advance!" - from Yahoo answer

Sony HDR-SR5 AVCHD Camcorders

Now there are many AVCHD Camcorders on the market. Those popular are Sony AVCHD like Sony HDR-SR1, Sony HDR-CX7E AVCHD 1080i, Canon AVCHD like Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder, Panasonic AVCHD like Panasonic HDC-SD9GK.

What is AVCHD File Extension? The AVCHD file extension may be .M2TS, .M2T, .MTS, .TS, .TR, .TP, .TRP, .TOD, .MOD, etc.

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• Supports HD videos such as AVCHD (mts, m2ts), TS, H.264/AVC, MKV
• Create videos and SWF/FLV file from pictures
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How to convert AVCHD to AVI with Xilisoft HD Video Converter

The tips below will tell you how to step by step convert AVCHD to AVI with the powerful HD video converter.

1. free download Xilisoft HD Video Converter, install and launch.

2. Add the HD files from the "File" menu in batches or add folder.

3. Choose the proper output destination and the target video format.

4. Click "Convert" button! After a few minutes waiting, you can find playing the converted any video files on your any portable music devices like PSP , iPhone is a piece of cake.

Simple interface and super high HD conversion speed will make the whole AVCHD to AVI conversion much easier and faster.

More information at: AVCHD video to AVI.