How to Convert AVCHD Videos MTS and M2TS to DVD

How to convert MTS to DVD, M2TS to DVD? The MTS/MT2S file type is primarily associated with AVCHD, which is a format for the recording and playback of high definition video. The format has been jointly developed by Sony and Panasonic. AVCHD utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVC) video compression codec and either Dolby AC-3 (Dolby Digital) or linear PCM audio compression codec. High definition camcorders record to AVCHD format with files extension MTS or M2TS. What's the difference between MTS and M2TS?Well, when you are talking about AVCHD, there is no difference between them other than the filename. You may have noticed that the files on camcorder or files dragged from camcorder to PC are .MTS extension. However, if you use Pixela or PMB to import/copy them to PC, those files will have extension .M2TS. Exactly, they are identical. Then, how to convert MTS to DVD, convert M2TS to DVD? Keep reading and learn how today.

To convert MTS/M2TS to DVD which can be played on normal DVD players, you need to have a DVD Creator software installed on your computer.Aimersoft DVD Creator will not only allow you convert MTS to DVD, convert M2TS to DVD, but also enable you to burn MTS/M2TS to ISO image file or DVD folder. This tutorial shows you the detailed guide on converting MTS/M2TS to DVD disc. Learn NOW!

Step 1: Download Aimersoft DVD Creator and install it

Once you've downloaded DVD Creator, follow the set-up wizard to install it. Meanwhile, insert a recordable DVD -R (DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, etc.) into DVD burner drive.
Note: The DVD burner drive should have writing and recording functions.

Step 2: Load MTS/ M2TS video files

Click "Load Video", a window will pop up for you to browse your computer and locate MTS/M2TS videos from your hard drive. Multiple video files could be added at a time. Double click a loaded video to play it in the right window (optional). Drag and drop loaded videos to storyboard below to make further operation.

Step 3: Convert MTS/M2TS to DVD directly

Don't need to make any video-editing? Then convert MTS/M2TS to DVD directly. Once you have dragged and dropped MTS/M2TS movies to the storyboard, simply click on "Burn" button. To select converting MTS/M2TS to DVD disc, ISO image file or DVD folder.

Jump to step 8: Start burning DVD

Step 4: Organize titleset

Order: You can sort the order of the M2TS video files in the storyboard by drag and drop.

Add a titleset: Right click in the left area of the storyboard, and select the first option "Add Titleset" to add a titleset. Then you can add MTS/M2TS movies to this titleset. There are two other options: "Remove Titleset" and "Play Titleset ".

Edit a video: select a MTS or M2TS movie in the storyboard, right click mouse, and you will see three options: "Edit", "Remove", and "Clear All". Just select "Edit" to edit video effects.

Click here to learn more about how to edit video effects

Step 5: Set transition effects

Click "Transition" and you will see all the available transition effects in the transition pane. A simple click could help you to display the transition effect in the right window. Just drag and drop the transition effect you want to apply to the middle of two MTS/M2TS movies in the storyboard.

Step 6: Customize DVD Menu

Click "Menu" to customize your DVD menu. There are different styles of built-in templates, frames and buttons for your choice. To apply a template, frame or button, you can just double click it. You can even add text, background music and background image to customize the menu.

Step 7: Preview

When you are done with all settings, you may click on "Preview" button to preview the titleset.

Step 8: Convert MTS/M2TS to DVD

Convert MTS/M2TS to DVD disc: Select "DVD" in the "Burn to" field, select your DVD drive and burning program (either built-in or your own burning application), then click "Start".

Convert MTS/M2TS to ISO or DVD folder: Select "DVD folder" or "ISO file" in the "Burn to" field, specify a folder on your hard drive to save generated files, then click "Start" to generate DVD folder or ISO files onto your computer.

TV Standard: "NTSC" is 30 fps, which is used in USA, Canada and Japan; "PAL" is 25fps, which is used in Europe and Asia.

Note: The used disc space is shown on the disc space bar underneath the storyboard; The output quality is also up to your choice, you may select "Low video quality", "High video quality" or "Highest video quality". (The higher the quality, the bigger the video size.)

Ready to try now? Or go to learn more about Aimersoft DVD Creator.

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