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How to Convert and Import Sony Handycam Footage to Sony Vegas Pro

From casual shooting to professional capability, Sony Handycam Camcorders are for you. You may have bought one and need to edit Sony Handycam MTS files in Sony Vegas Pro. So, come with a question- can Sony Vegas support AVCHD files from Sony Handycam? Well, this article will give you the answer. Just read on to learn the tips and tricks for importing footage from Sony Handycam to Sony Vegas Pro flawlessly.

A bit frustrating. We'd accept the truth that MTS files from Sony Handycam HDR-CX160, HDR-CX580, HDR-PJ260V, HDR-CX700V, HDR-XR500, HDR-PJ440, HDR-PJ380, etc are not well supported by Sony Vegas Pro, as you may encounter many audio and video problems. To transfer Sony Handycam videos to Vegas Pro for smooth editing, the best way is to convert Sony Handycam footage to Sony Vegas compatible format, like MPEG-2.

Brorsoft MTS/M2TS Converter is the best choice for you. It can generates best editing format/codec for filmmakers and video enthusiasts to use in different NLE apps, such as Sony Vegas Pro 11/12/13, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4/CS5/CS6, Adobe After Effects, Windows Movie Maker, Pinnacle Studio and more. With it, you can transcode Sony Handycam MTS to Sony Vegas Pro edit-friendly format quickly in original quality.

How to import video from Sony Handycam to Vegas Pro

Step 1: Add source video files

Install and launch the Sony Handycam to Vegas Pro converter then load source .mts or .m2ts clips to it.

Step 2: Choose output format

Click "Format" pull down list to select Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas> MPEG-2(*.mpg) as the best video format for Sony Vegas. MOV, WMV are also the proper choice.

Tip: In case the default settings do not fit your requirement, you can click "Settings" button and enter "Profile Settings" panel to adjust video size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channels.

Step 3: Start Sony Handycam video conversion

Click "Convert" button to start encoding Sony Handycam MTS to Sony Vegas Pro. When the conversion task is finished, click "Open" button to get the exported files and then import the converted Sony Handycam footage into Sony Vegas Pro 9/10/11/12/13 for further editing.