MTS and M2TS guide

Prepare Sony Handycam AVCHD for Pinnacle

Transcode camera footage when timeline decoding is slow or unreliable.

Updated September 4, 2026By

Download for WindowsWindows 7-11, 64-bit Download for MacmacOS 10.13 or later

The free version limits many processing operations to the first three minutes. Check compatibility and trial limits.

  • MTS/M2TS footageAVCHD or M2TS files
  • Choose MPEG-2Output matched to this workflow
  • Pinnacle Studio checkVerify before batch processing

Problem and solution

Check the AVCHD source before choosing a workflow.

Keep the original camera folder when available, then confirm the recording mode, frame rate, and destination support before converting.

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Solution direction

Apply the solution in the workflow below.

Transcode camera footage when timeline decoding is slow or unreliable.

Three-step workflow

Create and verify one test output before processing the full batch.

Transcode camera footage when timeline decoding is slow or unreliable.

01

Add the source

Load the Sony Handycam clips

Open LosslessConverter and select Add Files. Add the Sony Handycam clips and select the files required for this workflow.

LosslessConverter main window with the source controls visible
Source toolbarLoad the source from the main toolbar.
02

Match the editing application

Choose Editing > Premiere/VEGAS > MPEG-2

Open Output Format, select the Editing group, choose Premiere/VEGAS, and select MPEG-2. Match the resolution and frame rate to the editing sequence.

LosslessConverter Output Format menu with Premiere VEGAS and MPEG-2 selected
MPEG-2Select Premiere/VEGAS, then choose MPEG-2.
03

Create the current output

Select Start All, then verify in Pinnacle Studio

Choose an output folder and select Start All. When processing finishes, import the MPEG-2 files into Pinnacle Studio and verify picture, frame rate, and audio.

LosslessConverter main window with Start All ready at the lower right
Start AllRun the task, then verify the result.

Try it with your own media

Process one file, verify the result, then run the full batch.

The free version limits many processing operations to the first three minutes. Check compatibility and trial limits.

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Primary sources

Official references for this workflow

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