What is MTS video format and how open it on Windows?

MTS file format is a special technology & extension to store and playback high definition video. Often it is a part of AVCHD media or Blu-ray discs structure. Besides, HD camcorders by Sony and Panasonic record raw HD movies in MTS extension and of large file size. Such files are quite rare and huge. A few video players play MTS files. Thus, to open such a video clip on Windows, use Freemake software and watch the video in its built-in player.
Here’s how to do it. Add an MTS video as explained in the step #1, then click the green scissors button next to the file title and start the player. You may open a full-screen mode and rotate the video if necessary.

How to convert MTS files to MP4 on Windows 10 PC?

Freemake converter can perfectly convert video files on all recent Windows OS's. So if you own a modern Windows 10 computer, install the free software here.
Then add the video files you want to convert to MP4. Click the respective button of an output format at the bottom of the app. Choose a ready preset or create your own one. After that, press the 'Convert' button to convert MTS to MP4 Windows 10. After that, you may transfer the resulted video file on portable devices or share it online. Convert multiple files at the same time!

Which video format is higher quality? MPEG-4 or MTS?

Both MTS and MPEG-4 (or MP4) HD files have similar high quality of data. There’s almost no difference for an average home consumer. Especially, if you select such high resolution as ultra HD or 4K for an MP4 video, the audience will enjoy the crystal-clear picture of your movie. Convert such videos easily with Freemake program.

How to import MTS files into iMovie?

iMovie software doesn't support MTS video files 'as-is'. So you need to change the formaat in order to add these files into the program. Use Freemake MTS Converter for Windows to prepare your MTS video files for iMovie. You can convert them to MP4 file format & then import to Apple iMovie.

How to convert MTS files to MP4 for YouTube?

YouTube accepts a lot of video formats, but there is no MTS or M2TS on the list of supported video extensions. So you need to convert these files into another format in order to share them online on YouTube. Use Freemake MTS Converter to convert video files to MP4, AVI or other container. The tool is free for Windows users and offers numerous video conversion features. It's easy to add multiple video files at once via drag-'n-drop option, then choose a necessary format in video converter and customize conversion settings. Furthermore, you may convert MTS video and upload it to YouTube in supported foramt straight from the freeware interface. Hit the 'to YouTube' button, enter your login, convert, and send the file to YouTube.