The .MOD format is simply a MPEG2 formatted video, and if you simply wish to view the files on your computer, it is reportedly safe to rename the extension from .mod to .mpg or .avi

The known camcorder models that use the .MOD format are:

JVC: GZ-MG30, GZ-MG70, GZ-MG37, GZ-MG77, GZ-MG505, GZ-MG130, GZ-MG155, GZ-MG255, GZ-MG555

Panasonic: SDR-S100, SDR-S150, SDR-S10, SDR-H18, SDR-H200, SDR-H40, SDR-H60, SDR-SW20

Canon: FS100, FS10, FS11

In the case of .MOD, you are actually getting a MPEG-2 file. The way video files work is that there is a codec (COmpressor/DECompressor) algorithm and a file wrapper (or extension). A JVC .MOD file is a MPEG-2 encoded file, with a .MOD extension. You’re faced with two challenges, first the .MOD file type is only recognized and support by a few applications. I think we covered some of those already. The interesting thing about wrappers and extensions is that they can be dealt with in a variety of ways. Sometimes all you need to do to convert the video file to a compatible video file is to change the extension. In the case of .MOD files that’s not enough. The .MOD wrapper apparently does a few more things than just bare a unique extension name. It requires a slightly more complicated method to convert that file. That is why there is supplied software and that certain third party applications have .MOD support.

The second problem you’re experiencing is with the MPEG-2 format. It’s not an edit friendly format to begin with. Many camcorders do use MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 codecs, and those file types still need to be converted or have additional support added to the software in order to accurately edit the file.

Canon FS series camcorder shoot 720P/1080P high-definition video in MOD video format which isn’t mac friendly format, if you want to want to play this MOD footage on QuickTime, edit in iMovie’11, Final Cut Pro X and Final Cut Express, the most effective method is to convert FS to mac compatible video format.

MOD converter for mac is suitable to all Canon FS series including Canon FS100, Canon FS200, Canon FS300 camcorder etc, which can convert Canon FS mod to mac, convert FS200 to mac, convert FS300 to mac MOV video format with fast conversion speed and good quality. It is the best solution to convert Canon FS MOD to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion supported MOV file for importing to QuickTime or iMovie, FCP X, FCE for playback and editing. Except Mac OS Lion, The software is also available Mac 10.6, Mac Snow Leopard, Mac 10.5, and Tiger etc.

If your camcorder is Canon Vixia HD camcorder, Vixia camcorders record in HD M2TS file which is also not supported by Mac player and editor. I.e. iMovie’11 doesn’t support Canon HF M2TS for video stabilization or Mac with an Intel-based Core Duo processor limitation. Focus on playing and editing Vixia HF HD video on Mac, we’d better canon vixia camcorder to mac iMovie MOV, Mp4, FCP(X) DV formats.

The FS300 contains many of the nice shooting features that the FS200 provides including the Quick Start feature which readies the camcorder for recording whenever needed. To compensate for missed moments, the Pre-Record feature can be used to record any three seconds that occurred immediately before the “Record” button is pressed.

But there are some problem when you import your record video to mac.

“How to import video from canon fs300?

I recorded a video on my canon FS300 and every time I try to import it onto my mac it just will no. I really need this video very soon so could someone please help? thanks”

Want to play MOD on Mac smoothly, or edit MOD files in iMovie or Final Cut Pro? Do you edit your Canon FS MOD file in iMovie, FCP and FCE? What would you do with these MOD footages recorded by your HD MOD camcorders like Canon camcorders? How about playing Canon FS movies offline in media player like QuickTime? If so, you need to make your Canon FS MOD files usable on your Mac first, MOD isn’t compatible with Mac.

MOD converter for mac is suitable to all Canon FS series including Canon FS100, Canon FS200, Canon FS300 camcorder etc, which can convert Canon FS mod to mac, convert FS200 to mac, convert FS300 to mac MOV video format with fast conversion speed and good quality.

If your camcorder is Canon Vixia HD camcorder, Vixia camcorders record in HD M2TS file which is also not supported by Mac player and editor. I.e. iMovie’11 doesn’t support Canon HF M2TS for video stabilization or Mac with an Intel-based Core Duo processor limitation. Focus on playing and editing Vixia HF HD video on Mac, we’d better convert canon vixia camcorder to mac iMovie MOV, Mp4, FCP(X) DV formats.