Files on a PC differ when brought to a Mac

[silentscreams22]

Hello!

I have some MPEG files that I got off my camcorder using the PC and transfered those files to my removal HDD. When these mpeg files are brought to the Mac instead of showing them as a mpeg file they show up as .MOD files and won't open in any program I have installed. I'm running OS Leopard.

Also I was wondering if there is a way to transfer the video files from my camcorder using my Mac. The installation disc that came with the camera didn't include anything to install on a mac it just has the stuff for PC's. My camcorder is a JVC Everio I'm not sure the exact model number but I can look it up if its needed.

Is there anyway to get these files to work on my Mac? I don't use my PC much except to cross check compatibly between browsers and such for web design.

 

[mediaguru]

What happens when you manually change the .mod extensions to .mpg? I have read that the .mod files are actually MPEG2 streams....

 

[silentscreams22]

It changes the icon to a Quicktime icon but then I click that and it gives an error message saying its not a valid movie file.

 

[mediaguru]

I would try the free ffmpegx app and see if it will convert them to a usable format.

 

[misterredman]

If you have iMovie 08 you can try this:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1122836&tstart=0#5323948