MTS file in HDR-SR7

[Afiqah91]

Okay, I just bought this new video camera which is HDR-SR7. And seriously, it takes good video aswell as pictures. But here's my problem. When I import those videos into my laptop, I cannot play it as it is in .MTS format.

So, how do I play it then?

Could someone please post a very simplified guide of how to convert one of these mts files to mpeg (high quality) or avi, please? I'm a newbie at this stuff.

I have all the .mts files on my desktop right now.

I really don't want to sacrifice any quality either.

[Soopafresh]

Use Xvid4PSP

[Afiqah91]

Thank you soopafresh

[zoobie]

you didn't get software with your new cam to play your files?

try changing the extension to .mpg

[Afiqah91]

Zoobie, how do I change the extension?

[bmo]

Well, if you simply want to play the files, since your source .mts files will always have superior quality to any conversions you may do, make sure you have an AVC codec such as CoreAVC (shareware) or ffdshow (freeware). In addition to the codecs, you may also need a program called Haali Media splitter (freeware). With those pieces of software installed, you should be able to easily play your files in Media Player Classic.

[zoobie]

just right click on the file and choose rename
doesn't always work with complex files but since this file seems pretty simple, it's worth a shot...

[Afiqah91]

Soopafresh; I've tried downloading Xvid4PSP. But my files still cannot be played using those

Zoobie; I've also tried renaming the files to mpg. But still, it cannot be played using windows media player. And it stil says there in the properties that it is .MTS file

But thanks for your help

Bmo; I'll try your method