Unrecognizable file from camcorder

[Willmo]

hi, im trying to put some film from my camcorder onto my iMac and am getting a message saying the file is unrecognisable.

this is the file:

/Volumes/Untitled/MP_ROOT/101PNV01/M2U00202.MPG

do i need a convertor or something?

if so what one is a good one?

thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

hi, im trying to put some film from my camcorder onto my iMac and am getting a message saying the file is unrecognisable.

this is the file:

/Volumes/Untitled/MP_ROOT/101PNV01/M2U00202.MPG

do i need a convertor or something?

It's not likely you need a converter, as Macs can handle MPG files. Have you tried dragging and dropping that file onto your desktop, then trying to open it there?

 

[Willmo]

yes it opened and played but was very stop start and sound was coming off and on.

i got that message when i tried importing it to iPhoto .

 

[GGJstudios]

yes it opened and played but was very stop start and sound was coming off and on.

i got that message when i tried importing it to iPhoto .

MPG files are video files. iPhoto is for photos. Try using iTunes or use a video player like VLC.