Convert MXF from Canon XF100 to MOV for FCP editing

November 19, 2013 6:31 pm / Posted by Taylor Scorpio to Cameras/Camcorders

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Have bundles of .mxf file shot by Canon XF series camcorder like XF100, and try editing the MXF in Final Cut Pro? However, the result may let you down, for the MXF file can't be directly recognized by FCP or the shootings became distorted after importing in Final Cut Pro.

In the case, to transcode the Canon MXF to FCP most acceptable file format like MOV with ProRes codec can be an effective solution can work for you. Here, I introduce you a nice software-Doremisoft MXF to FCP Converter, which can fast convert any MXF from Canon XF100, XF305, XF300, XF105 to ProRes for Final Cut Pro without video quality loss. What's more, it can well compatible with all versions of Final Cut Pro (X).

Step by Step Instruction: How to convert MXF from Canon XF100 to Final Cut Pro

Download and run the application, then click "Add File" to load the .mxf file(s) into it.

Under the menu of "Profile", you can choose any file format on the submenu of "Final Cut Pro", such as Apple ProRes 422(HQ), ProRes 422(LT), ProRes 422(Proxy), H.264, MPEG4 etc. If you are eager to the output video with high quality, you can choose Apple ProRes422(HQ). Also, the exported video will be in much bigger size than the SD video. Plus, the software can help you to edit MXF file in Final Cut Pro X as well.

Click "START" button to start transcoding MXF footages to ProRes MOV for editing in FCP.