Convert MOD files to MPG or AVI – JVC Everio HDD Camcorder

26 Jan

Posted by i.nconspicuo.us as Photography/Video, Random Stuff, Tech/Web

So anyone who has purchased a JVC Everio HDD video camera has probably learned that they chose to use some god forsaken proprietary video format – the .MOD extension. Apparently this is some sort of MPEG2 encoding, however, most major video editing suites prefer not to accept this format… what we need is something more common… such as .AVI or .MPG. I would be happy with the .MOD file format if the software that came with the JVC Everio actually worked. I’ve tried creating multiple DVD’s using the PowerDVD software with no luck so far, it’ll get halfway through the process, and then something will fail. And instead of giving me a decent explanation of what failed, it says:

Disc buring has failed due to:
Not very helpful.

I actually just found another program (that comes bundled with the JVC Everio) called Cyberlink PowerDirector. This program will allow you to export your video(s) as .AVI or .MPG1 or .MPG2 files. Here’s a brief overview of how to do it:

Open PowerDirector (Duh)
Import all of your .MOD files.
Add all of your .MOD files to the timeline (or) If you want to create individual .AVI or .MPG files, add the files to the timeline individually.
Once your timeline is setup how you’d like it, Click “Produce”
Now select Save to File
Finally Select .AVI or .MPG and select the directory that you’d like your file stored to.

I hope this helps, if anyone has a better method or a better software for doing this, please let me know!

Update
This site has many different ways to convert MOD files. Check out some of the solutions.

Thanks in advance!

431 Responses

i.nconspicuo.us

January 26th, 2007 at 4:32 am
1

I just finished my first conversion – it converted about 40 clips, a total of about 45 minutes of video in about 20 minutes. I’m assuming that this will faster/slower depending on the speed and processing power of the computer that you’re using.
Giacomo

January 26th, 2007 at 1:57 am
2

The .MOD files are already mpeg2 files, I simple rename them to .MPG, and they play smoothly in PowerDVD or in other application.
If you use PowerDirector you uselessly recompress the files.
Also Look at this useful application: http://perso.orange.fr/gilles.bihan/index_uk.html
Bye.
Andy

January 26th, 2007 at 3:03 am
3

I’m pretty sure you can just rename .mod files .mpg, and they play. Sounds bizarre, but true. Seems like they are indeed MPEG2.
i.nconspicuo.us

January 26th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
4

Okay… so after the last 2 comments on this article, I think my sites tagline (and my life mission) has been put to death – “Just trying to get through life without looking too dumb”

How often can you just change the extension on files??? Wow… too easy!
gav

February 3rd, 2007 at 7:35 pm
5

how do i change the extention with windows Vista?
Homvid

February 5th, 2007 at 9:49 am
6

You guys rock! I was just getting ready to figure out how to convert .MOD to Mpeg2! Thx!
i.nconspicuo.us

February 5th, 2007 at 10:19 am
7

gav:

Inside Windows Vista, you’re going to have to turn on file extensions. While inside an explorer window, click on “Organize” the select “Folder and Search Options”. A “Folder Options” window will open, click on the “View” tab. On the “View” tab, about 10 items down, there is an option “Hide extensions for known file types” – you want to make sure that this box is unchecked.

Return to windows explorer where your .MOD files are, select the file you want to rename to .MPG, press “F2″ and change the .MOD extension to .MPG. It’s that easy!
Vignesh Sugumar

February 6th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
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For those who are having problem with .mod extention, especially those who are using Roxio,

There have been a solution given stating that if u would change the extention from .mod to .mpg, it would work,

For those who followed this solution, but still if it do not work, probably u might have renamed to .mpg still keeping the extention as .mod, (File extentions are invisible, u gotto to make it visible by going to the specific Folder –> Tools –> Folder Options –>File Types –> look .MOD extention –>After choosing .MOD extention –> Click Advanced –> Click the Check Box “Always show extention”, Now u could see that the files appear as xyz.MOD, Now try changing the file as xyz.mpg, when u do it, it will ask for confirmation –> Click Yes, and then u are all set,

Hope it works for u
blacksh33p

February 7th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
9

Hi..just wanted to pipe in on this as I was an early adopter of the JVC cam and use a Mac.

First read this…

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/t119778.html

Use Mpeg StreamClip, convert to the .dv which, in my experience as well as the author or the previously mentioned article, MUCH better on quality.

I believe this software is available for the PC now as well.

Thanks me later.
Kam

March 2nd, 2007 at 6:48 pm
10

Hi. I have tried renaming the file to mpeg as well as using stream clip. The video file works in FCP but not the audio. I can’t seem to keep the audio and video together and it is doing my head in. I have a jvc gzmc22 and macbook.

any help would be greatly appreciated. I am sure it is just some silly thing I am not doing right…

cheers,
Kam
James

March 29th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
11

i have a mac and there seems to be no way to get these movie files onto my comp.
andy Verheaghe

March 30th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
12

I to just bought the JVC and a new Macbook and I’m frustrated. MPEG Streamclip appeared to convert files to QT, but I couldn’t get iMovie to play them.
If you come up with a fix I’d like to knwo it.
kamikazeAce

April 1st, 2007 at 11:51 pm
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Thanx alot! You saved me a lot of frustration and down time. For 4 weeks I been trying to find a way to rename .MOD files in vista like I did in XP. I finally downloaded a 3rd party program for renaming >MOD file but it took too long on big files. This is what I was waiting for. I just wished I read it earlier.
Kam

April 4th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
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Thanks blackshp for your post earlier- very helpful!

here is what you have to do- (I have a macbook)

1. download free mpeg streamclip
2. purchase QTP Mpeg2 plug in for $40AUS. (you dont have to buy QTP Pro)
3. Open MOD file in Streamclip – no need to convert the file as you will lose quality and it’s pointless – save demux to m2v and aiff

The file will open in FCP, Imovie etc with separate audio as opposed to converting in streamclip and not being able to hear the sound etc etc.

For anyone who has just purchased or is about to purchase a JVC GZ- I would suggest don’t do it- or if you just have – take it back and buy a Sony if you want a cam with a HD. I wish I could take mine back but I bought my jvc 18 months when they were the first in the market. I would love to get rid of it as I edit a lot in FCP and it sux to have to render all the time.
JVC are fools and this is the last JVC product I will ever purchase… not happy Jan!
daniEl Ginerman

April 7th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
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Yes, too easy, but the weight problem remains untouched :-/
That is: I have recorded in my JVC HDD a video, which large is 1 hour 27 mins (it’s a lecture).
When I download the .MOD file, it’s weight is about 2.5 gigabytes!
A similar file, after having been converted to .WMV for 768 kbs broadband with PowerDirector, resulted to weight less than 300 mb. and if you have to upload the video files, that difference counts indeed (although now, in an “emergency”, I renamed successfully the .MOD to .MPG and I’m uploading it).
I’m looking for some editing solution for these files, that requires less memory resources than the PowerDirector. it’s just my main computer got into hard trouble, and it forced me to pass for some days to a computer with much less resources (among others, from 1 gb rm to some 256 mb)… and in this one, the PowerDirector doesn’t succeed to process this file: it get to the 49% (after I edited and added titles etc., when saving into .wmv format), and stacks itself there forever…
any good ideas are welcome
thanx in advance,

daniEl
Jacinta

April 11th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
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Renaming like this works well for watching the file, but it still will not allow you to import these files into windows movie maker. Yes I realise you can use their pox software to convert so that wmm can open them, but it’s so unstable it often fails.
i.nconspicuo.us

April 12th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
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Really? The renamed files can’t be imported into Windows Movie Maker? I was able to import them into Adobe Premier with no problems. Do you think a different codec needs to be installed for them to work with WMM?
JoeMat

April 12th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
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How did you get the recorder to install on vista. I am having all types of problems getting vista to recognize the camera. I have the JVC everio 155 and have had not luck. It says I need a driver. Can not find one and JVC customer service sucks. Please Help.

Joe
Jacinta

April 12th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
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I’ll let you know if I ever find it. :p
i.nconspicuo.us

April 12th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
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I simply plugged my camera into the USB port and it was recognized as an external storage device – I was then able to browse the cameras hard drive and pull off any files that I wanted to.
LeoWong

April 13th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
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Ok, I’ve read every comment, I have a Macbook and the JVC mzmc500. I just purchased Quicktime Player Pro with the MPG2 $19 add-on that is supposed to allow playback of mpg2. But of course it doesn’t. Is there another solution without having to purchase yet another software? Or has anyone tried using Quicktime pro along with the mpg2 addon successfully?
Stephen

April 14th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
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I have tried to convert my files but get the error :”An error has occurred when open this media file”. Typical useless error message I know, but does anyone have any ideas???

Stephen.
i.nconspicuo.us

April 14th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
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I don’t even use this program to convert anymore after somebody offered the suggestion to just rename the file from .MOD to .MPG
Windsilver

April 15th, 2007 at 2:57 am
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I am a beginner at movie editing. I also have a JVC and have encountered the issue with — what to do with the MOD files? I have re-named to mpg.. easy thanks to your forum help. However, these files cannot be imported into WMM. It tried but shuts down. So- either I buy a different camcorder (and I kind of like the JVC for a couple of reasons)… or learn more. I use WMM or Roxio Easy Media Creator Suite 9. I’d like to create a video that can be used on You Tube and also burned to DVD anyone can watch without a lot of hassle. I also have the Adobe Premiere elements 3 software that can use these files but I am having trouble with some of the editing features .. it doesn’t seem as user friendly as the other 2. All suggestions welcome!!
Mitesh

April 15th, 2007 at 7:07 am
25

Hi,

I have copied my all videos to my PC.all are .MOD extension.

1. When I runs in a Windows Media Player or VLC Player then
only video is coming not the audio.
2. I have tried to changing the extension to mpg alos but the result are same.audio is not coming.
3. .MOD files only working(Audio+ Video) with the “Power Cinema NE for Everio” s/w which comes with my JVC camcorder.

Now what to do?
Stephen

April 15th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
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I have tried that also, but Windows in its wisdon says I am doing something wrong and shuts down. It really gives me the sh*ts!!!
Roy

April 16th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
27

Okay… I’ve tried to read every post on the net, but can’t seem to get anything to work.

I have the Everio HDD Cam. I’ve taken alot of footage, and basically just want to convert it to MPEG format so I can say upload some videos to Youtube.com, or Facebook..

Can anyone tell me what I need to do, step by step.. Thanks so much..
I’m using Windows XP.

R.L
i.nconspicuo.us

April 16th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
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Rename “video1.mod” as “video1.mpg” … works fine for me.

Anyone else have any suggestions?
Fran

April 19th, 2007 at 11:48 pm
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I did not install any of provided software, just attached camera with usb to laptop.
I have just converted all movie files from .mod to .mpg and then opened movie maker and imported. All worked well. Sound and everything as it should be.
As mentioned before just make sure you can see the file extensions of .mod before you change to .mpg or it wont really have changed as you want. If it has changed correctly you should notice that the icon for the file has also changed. Mine changed to Windows Media player icon.
Scott

April 20th, 2007 at 8:29 am
30

I just got a JVC Everio QZ-MG77U and found that it creates video fiels with MOD extsions. SURPRISE

I’m looking at coverting these into wmv so I can post them online, the MOD file format needs to be changed, and the file size is much too large for streaming online on my site. Any clues on the easiest way to get this done? I have a ton of conversion software but none seem to deal with MOD. I was orginally hoping to caputre the video to my pc and into windows movie maker, but found that the camera only comes with a funky usb cable.
Tony Taubert

April 20th, 2007 at 10:00 am
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Vignesh-
Can’t possibly thank you enough for your .mod to .mpg instructions. Was not having any luck in downloading JVC vids to my Archos 604 once I had them on my WXP box. The 604 was a gift for my wife and I was trying to load it w/vids of the grandkids. I knew she’d have my ‘nads in a vise if anything happened to the files, so I didn’t want to risk a software conversion. After the name redo, all of the files play successfully on the 604 as well as in WMP. You’ve saved this “user” from being a soprano for the rest of his life..8-)
Steph

April 21st, 2007 at 11:29 am
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They’re right, Windows Movie Maker doesn’t accept them no matter what you do. I managed to find a converter on the net which allows them to work in WMM but there is white writing in the center.. here it is anyways..
http://www.winavi.com/en/download/download.htm
I’d still like a way to get them on there easily, any ideas?
Mike

April 21st, 2007 at 1:50 pm
33

I did what you said about changing the extention to MPG, but I get this error when I try to import into Windows Movie Maker:

” cannot be imported because the codec required to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to import the file again.”

At least this time it showed that I could import the file, but it stops with the error above half way through the process. Is that what the other file is for everytime you film something?

Thanks for any help in advance.
wal

April 22nd, 2007 at 4:32 am
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ive change my files from .MOD file to .MPG an then i goto watch them in windows media player an it comes up with “error downloading codec” im using windows XP an have Divx on my computer, any help would be much appreciated its doing my head in
wal

April 22nd, 2007 at 4:40 am
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help
Bruce

April 27th, 2007 at 4:35 am
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There is a free program called “Streamclip” at the following site:
http://www.squared5.com that converts MOD to MPEG

I tried it and it worked on my Windows XP.

Its available for MAC also.

You also need either QTime with MPEG2 codecs, (small cost) or “Altermative QTime” which is free. There are links on the squared5 site. I used Alternative QTime, and to load the latest version needed to load an older version, both were 12Mb. Hence you will need an hour or so to get things running.

By the way, I tried the MOD file in Windows Media Player 11 and it worked. Note that Wind Media Player always played either the MOD file or the MPEG2 file with 4:3 ratio even if recorded as 16:9.
Meia Player CLassic knows its 16:9.
Brett

May 5th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
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Has anyone figured out how to have the video icon show a picture of the video content rather than showing the windows media player icon? All of my still pictures show the picture taken when I change the view to thumbnails, but my videos show the WMP icon on the small file associated with the video and on the large file which plays the video I still have the generic blue and red box for the icon. Is there a better way to download so that I get one icon per video rather than two?
Bonnie

May 10th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
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hey all, i have a new problem for you (sort of). i too had the same problem with converting the files from MOD to MPG and lets just say i wasted ALOT of time trying to work it out, haha. but i eventually did, and i then open them up in adobe premier (kinda had to half trick the program into opening them) and all was good. got the audio and the file. BUT, when i put it into my project it no longer is a video. like its just a photo (of the very first frame) that lasts for the duration of the clip, with the sound. but when i double click on the movie and open it up seperately its a movie again. so i just cant edit it, and look at it frame by frame. i thought it might have been a setting on premier, but all my normal files from my other video camera work perfectly. its soooo frustrating! how do i fix this!?
emma

May 15th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
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I just had some help on this one, if you download vista codec package, it should relieve your headache.

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Vista_Codec_Package/1159994557/1
dan

May 19th, 2007 at 2:52 am
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I have followed your instructions, worked fine.
Could you explain what save demux to m2v and aiff means, I don’t understand.
Dan
Leon

May 19th, 2007 at 6:35 am
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okay heres a problem i need fixed – what version of Power producer are you using – i only have settings to burn to a disc not to edit it – i have the 3ccd Everio HDD, wtf do i do? cheers
Loni

May 20th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
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This is pissing me off. I saved my video files from .MOD as .MPG and now they play, but only sound and NO video.

How do I get the video to show up?
Jeff

May 21st, 2007 at 12:08 pm
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I have tried both changing the extension and also using powerdirector to convert. The problem I have with just changing the file extension is that it takes my 16:9 format and makes it 4:3. not good. When I use the powerdirector, it works fine. It’s just more work to go through each file and do this.
i.nconspicuo.us

May 21st, 2007 at 12:32 pm
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You’re probably just missing a video codec – try searching Google for “video codecs”, “mpg video codecs” etc.

I’m sorry, but I don’t have any direct links.
CW

May 22nd, 2007 at 6:56 am
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I’ve noticed the same thing. I always record in 16:9, so if I just rename the .mod to .mpg, it plays back as 4:3. If I run the file through Power Director, it will output the file correctly at 16:9. I’m not too happy with Power Director either as I’ve come across errors too, but I would rather deal with errors than have squished videos.
mackraz

May 22nd, 2007 at 8:47 am
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Hi everyone I have the same F%^*@#$ problem
with my .mod file I did change the extencion to .mpeg
and it works but ones in FCP there’s no audio
I need cerious help I have to put together
a video for my wedding in 3 weeks……someone pls help me.

thanks
mackraz

May 23rd, 2007 at 5:58 am
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Hi I have the same problem………..I’ve successfully
re-named my .mod file to .mpeg and import to FCP
but no audio I don’t know why pls help…..thanks.
elvira

May 23rd, 2007 at 7:28 am
48

ok,
well im using cyberlink power director, and i did all that stuff.

i pressed produce i changed the file name and everything.

but when i tried to open it in media player it wouldnt play, and when i sent it to my friend all she saw was black.

HELP!!!
what am i doing wrong???
elvira

May 23rd, 2007 at 7:31 am
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i need help like majorly.

ok i did all that stuff, i click produce and i changed it to and MPG file.

the thing is it wont open in windows media player so i cant see it.

and i tried sending it to my friend but when she opened it would play.

HELP SOMEONE PLEASE!
Haze

May 24th, 2007 at 5:16 am
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Here’s a new one….

Does anyone know how I can view a series of files w/o needing to open each one sequentially?

As you Everio owners know, every time I stop and start recording a new file is created. So when I download to PC, I’ll get a dozen files for a single event.

I stream my content over my network using a couple different streaming servers (DLink & TVERSITY). Side Note: Tversity has issues streaming mpg files, so I had to switch back to DLink.

Anyway… any suggestions?
nate

May 30th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
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this codec worked like a charm. I’m running xp and everything is working great… I couldn’t stand that cyberlink power director software. Thanks!
Rebecca

May 31st, 2007 at 2:22 am
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Hi you helped someone out in regard to HDD camera file types a while ago and I am having a similar problem. I downloaded the Vista software but when I try to import into WMM it only plays audio not video (so I can’t see anything). What can you suggest?

Thanks
Etchasketch

June 16th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
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I am using vista, and am wanting to view files with windows media player. funny thing is when i used power director to convert th file from mod. to mpg. it worked just fine but i have only audio and no video, but when i just manually change the name of the file extensions, i can open the file in media player and it says i have the video codec (rather it says “searching for codec”, then it says “codec found”, it will play the file, it never gives me an eror popup, but the screen is black, and there is no audio. so i can either choose between using power director and having only audio and no video(when playing in win med player) or i can manually change the file extensions and have neither video or audio when using win med player. IS THERE A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM, I NEED TO NOT HAVE 20 GIGS WORTH OF VIDEOS THAT I CAN ONLY PLAY IN POWER DIRECTOR. I NEED THEM TO PLAY IN WIN MED PLAYER IF POSSIBLE. PLEASE HELP.
Sheehean

June 17th, 2007 at 11:08 am
54

Thanks for great tips about converting MOV to MPG. But it still doesn’t work for me. I get the following error message when I try to move the video from my JVC Everio camcorder. What is codec and how to I get it?

The file C:\MyWorks\EverioCopy\MOV00C.MPG cannot be imported because the codec required to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to import the file again.
John

June 21st, 2007 at 9:28 am
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I got the .mod file converted to mpg, but now the file is the same size and is still too big to post it. How do I make the file size smaller? thanx
Brian

June 23rd, 2007 at 8:14 am
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Hi,

I too am new to video editing and have bought a JVC Everio model GZ-MG575.

Did you find a solution with the .MOD files?

regards,
Brian
Luigi

June 23rd, 2007 at 8:43 pm
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Hi. I do just that, and works. But, i doit one by one the files. Not practical. Can I change all at once?. And why this happends?? i have a picture of the error message.
Thanks for wour answer

Luigi
Etchasketch

June 25th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
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Yeah here is a solution

i just put the camcorder on my dresser and now it does an awesome job of holding down paper, thanks JVC.
Etchasketch

June 25th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
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I am still wondering if anyone knows how to get these dang movies to play on anything but power director, I.E. windows media player, all i get is audio, but no video. And that is only if i use power director to convert. If i change the file extension i get neither audio or video, but i never get any error popups.
Luigi

June 26th, 2007 at 5:38 am
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Hi, but you can save them to a DVD, and seeit in a DVD player??
And why is the error message? In my office desktop, the JVC soft works. At home, doesn`t. Any answers?
Thanks
brett

June 28th, 2007 at 10:49 pm
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i have no problem renaming the file extension to mpg however when i burn them to a dvd the dvd players i have dont find anything or play anything .
any help will be greatly appreciated
Wendy

July 1st, 2007 at 5:05 am
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Ok, I renamed the .MOD file to .MPG. The properties now says it’s a “movie clip”, but when I try to open it with Windows Media Player, it says the codec is missing. When I try to open it with Quick Time, it says that it’s not even a movie file therefore it can not play it. Is there anyway to obtain this “codec”? Or just any other suggestions as to what I should do?
mary ann

August 7th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
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i use http://www.mediaconverter.com to convert files. However, just bought this camera and haven’t tried it yet. My previous camera formatted to MOV files. I did convert MOV to avi on the media converter site no problem(no downloading and no cost to do this). When the file is successfully converted, I save to My Videos as and select “ALL FILES” as type, not “Video Files”. I can then import them into Window Movie Maker. I am hoping I can still do this with this camera.

Hope this helps someone. Hope it helps me!
Brad

August 10th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
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For those of you having a hard time viewing .mod files in Windows Media Player, I found a free download called “Windows Essential Codecs” at snapfiles.com (http://www.snapfiles.com/get/essentials-codec-pack.html), and now am able to play .mod files properly in Windows Media Player.

Also, FYI, if you buy the upgrade to the full version of Cyberlink’s Power Director 6, it works great with .mod files and is an EXCELLENT video editor. I love it!!! I downloaded many trial versions of competing products before choosing this one. You can download a trial version and/or purchase the upgrade at cyberlink.com.

I hope this helps someone out there.
Markspark

September 8th, 2007 at 7:41 am
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Have been checking this thread as I am thinking of a camcorder and the choice is Sony or JVC. Both have advantages and disadvantages, but this thing with the MOD files is a big mistake. I took some clips with a friends JVC to play around with, and I found by accident that if you rename the file to have extension WMA it works straight away in Media Player, complete with sound and without squashing. I run XP and also installed the software from the JVC box. The video handling with the software was really slow and visually horrible, so I removed the programs. What happens in Media Player, when I have the new file open and check “File – Properties” on the drop down menu, it shows the codecs as being from Cyberlink. I never downloaded these, so they must have been installed when I first installed the camcorder software and stayed behind after uninstallation.

I am interested if anyone knows of a way to batch rename all the MOD files to WMA or MPG
Markspark

September 8th, 2007 at 9:16 am
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Found by accident that changing extension to WMA enables the file to open in Media Player with sound, without squashing of video
Frankie

September 12th, 2007 at 6:54 am
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The camcorder really sucks. Have a horde of people waiting for the video clips of the Asian Age Group Games. Hate to disappoint them. Thanks Brad for the advice. Download the codec at http://www.snapfiles.com. It helps with the audio. Tried to creat a project with Ulead but file format still cannot read. Trying Cyber’s link Power Director 6 . Hopefully it works
Ethan

September 18th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
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I think you can use the Rename command in dos to do all of the files at once:
rename c:\movies\*.mod *.mpg
Ethan

September 18th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
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Go into the folder in dos & use the rename command
Frankie

September 20th, 2007 at 8:43 am
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No Audio ?
After downloading if you have no audio during playback – download codec at http://www.snapfiles.com

Need to edit ?
1) Convert MOD files to mpg – www,super.com to download convertor
2) You should be able to edit using Ulead
Just finish a test clip. Works perfectly but the video quality drop due to the conversion.
At least I got the clips edited and disc burned
Hope these help.
Browse through Cyber’s link Power Director 6, seems not user friendly.
Have you got to edit individual clips first b4 making the storyboard ?
Anyone tried ?
garth jensen

September 27th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
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Im a football coach, and thought a hdd camera would allow us to drag and drop and make videos faster for our team.
What were finding is with the file naming glitz all the programs we have to do video breakdown wont work. I am going to try the renaming to avi and I hope this works.

The real problem is does anybody know of a dvd processing software that will make a dvd out of more than 99 files (in our case plays) each start and stop of the camera is a file. thus a play. but the software that came with the director, has a max of 50 files, nero allows 99. converting the plays into longer files takes forever. and we bought this camera to speed up our process not slow it down.

any help would be appreciated.
Garth Jensen
coachgkj@verizon.net
Ky Harrod

September 30th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
72

Thanks for your suggestion. I’m trying to do it, but I keep getting an error message that the syntax is incorrent. Any suggestions?
Bob Levash

October 1st, 2007 at 9:13 am
73

Does anyone have experience with Pinnacle Studio Plus V11 software and JVC’s MOD files? ? I have V9 now, but it doesn’t handle MOD files. V11 is supposed to. If I rename to mpg, it sounds as though I may lose my 16×9 format. Not sure if V11 is the way to go, or should I be looking into a different program, such as Cyberlink?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Bob Levash
i.nconspicuo.us

October 1st, 2007 at 1:12 pm
74

I have never used Pinnacle Studio, but I’d be very interested to hear the results. Please keep us posted if you try version 11.
Palu

October 2nd, 2007 at 1:09 am
75

Hi all.

Unfortunately I bought a Everio 500 to the school I teach. JVC lies when they say in the box that it records in mpg editable format. Well, it is a kind of mpg… But a kind that no ones like.

I use Premiere-Pro because the others are a bit too basic.

I do like this:
Copy the MOD files from the camera hdd to my hard disk.

Then rename for exemple 55 MOD files in row like this.
Start – execute – type “cmd”
-then I go to the directory where I copy the MOD files.
cd f:\bruit_files
rename *.MOD *.MPG

Like this and just at once I rename all the 55 files.

Than I just inport them to Premiere-Pro.

For those that have audio problems just do as many people say before and install audio codecs.

I hope I could help.
Palu
BRIG

October 2nd, 2007 at 9:08 pm
76

I HAVE THE SAME PROB. I HATE THIS JVC! I have a Mac and can convert them to mpg files but they will not play in Imovie or Quicktime. I just get the message: it cant be imported because quicktime cant parse it. What can I do ???? Please help me someone, anyone!!!!
Ken

October 6th, 2007 at 11:28 am
77

For 2 Years I have Sufferd with My JVC Camcorder,everthing from trying to down load movie files to the dam camcorder packing up,spent a fortune on phone calls with JVC and Microsoft there brainles boffins on mega wages…. But then stumbled across this web site…… and Im Just about to follow the instruction given,for the first time I feel conferdent……..

Many Thanks
Ken
Bubu

October 7th, 2007 at 9:58 am
78

I faced the same problem. And i created a software that coverts all the files in the directory you select or the files you select from .MOD to mpeg. I’ll offer that free. If you want just contact me.
Brad

October 10th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
79

So, having read all of this, what brand of recorder am I supposed to buy so I don’t have to go thru this non-sense?
pook

October 11th, 2007 at 4:43 am
80

i need programe convert file .mod to avi.
i.nconspicuo.us

October 11th, 2007 at 10:01 am
81

.MOD is a .MPG file, you can simply rename all .MOD files to .MPG and once you’ve done this, you can use almost any video editing software to convert from .MPG to .AVI

Hope this helps… does anyone have a particular program that they would recommend?
i.nconspicuo.us

October 11th, 2007 at 10:05 am
82

I don’t know which type of HDD camcorders produce what type of files. I thinks it is completely stupid that JVC would create a somewhat proprietary video format rather than just using .MPG or .AVI.

What type of video format do Sony HDD camcorders create?
ben w.

October 11th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
83

I have a panasonic SDR-H200. I am STILL having trouble loading the files. I have been able to successfully change the file type from .mod to .mpg, but I still can’t get it to load into WMM. I also have Premiere Pro (v. 7.0). Do I still have to download a codec?
Also, I can get the video to play in Premiere, but no audio. I just got it, so I don’t know if I need to press a button to allow the audio to play. Thanks! This is by far the most helpful place I’ve been.
Tony

October 14th, 2007 at 10:31 am
84

With Pinnacle Studio 11 you can import and edit mod files directly to make your movie, then create mpg files or DVD.
scout

October 15th, 2007 at 12:18 am
85

hi
please help! i’ve got a jvc camcorder and just tried to put the movie clips onto my pc but as everyone else has found jvc uses MOD files. i have done what some people have suggested and renamed the file.mpg but when i go to play the file in wmp it just plays the sound and not the picture – am i missing something very simple? would be really grateful for any help
thanks
i.nconspicuo.us

October 16th, 2007 at 9:33 am
86

I think you’re missing some codecs – try installing the codecs in this package:
http://i.nconspicuo.us/2007/06/16/windows-vista-codec-package-play-avi-flv-mkv-mod-mov-mp4-mpg-and-other-files/

Let us know if that works for you. Good Luck!!!
Jessica

October 20th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
87

I’m using a JVC Everio.

OK please help…so I renamed the .MOD files to .MPG and it plays fine on Windows Media Player. However, I try to import it in Adobe Premiere Pro but it only imports the video file and not the audio file!

I also tried renaming the file to .AVI and it also plays fine on Windows Media Player but when I try to import that .AVI file into Adobe Premiere Pro, both the video and the audio come up BUT the video is freezy.

When I tried importing both files to Windows Media Player there is sound on both but no video showing in the little preview box!

I’ve downloaded the codec but it didn’t change anything. When I bought the camera it didn’t come bundled with any software.

By the way, I am using Windows Vista.

Thanks…
i.nconspicuo.us

October 21st, 2007 at 9:04 am
88

You might want to look for PowerProducer and try to download it – that’s what my JVC came with, I just don’t like to use it because it has freezed on me quite often – I’d much rather use Premier or another video editing software.

I’m still looking for a good program that will simplify editing or converting .MOD files for use with any video editing software.

Does anyone know of a good freeware program for converting?
Jessica

October 21st, 2007 at 1:07 pm
89

Thanks,

I’ve that Prism Converter works for converting MOD files… but I’ve also heard that it reduces the quality of the videos.

I just found out that you can burn .MOD files directly without converting using Nero or Ulead DVD Factory. However, I think you have to buy Nero and Ulead DVD factory came pre-installed with my laptop. The image was horrible on Nero but was perfect when I used Ulead to edit and burn the videos.

However, I also wish that I could use Premiere to edit my videos…there’s just so many features in Premiere that’s not available in other programs.

Is there any way to configure the camcorder to record in MPG or AVI instead of MOD?
Johayra

October 24th, 2007 at 6:03 am
90

What’s the lowest memory video file?
I have problems with my video having massive memory. It takes forever to upload them. Is it possible to convert them into a smaller size?
Coach White

October 25th, 2007 at 4:00 am
91

Hey Coach,

I too coach football and last year we bought two of the Sony HDD Camera. I had the same problem as you concerning file limitations since most of our games had somewhere around 150 files (plays). Went all through last year and finally found a work around right before the season this year. The Sony’s we have came with Imagemixer software from Pixela. I went to the Pixela web site and they had an upgrade for the software that gave me a program called Imagemixer3 DVD Authoring. Somehow Pixela found a way to allow more files per disc. The site says you can have as many as 9702 files on one disc as long as you don’t go over the time limitation.

Besides the ability to write more files it does so fairly quickly. When building the DVD you create folders and can only have 45 files in each folder. I put each quarter into its own folder and usually I don’t have more than 45 files per quarter. If I do I just make two folders. Anyway, on our away games I can usually have the first DVD copied by the time the team is all out of the locker room and we have it to watch on the bus ride home. I would say it takes about 30 minutes for the first dvd and about 10 for each subsequent dvd.

Other than the convenience of practically unlimited files, the software is not great as far as authoring goes. there are limited themes and none of them are good for football. I worked around that by kind of hacking my own theme.

I don’t know if other software has made a way to copy more than the industry standard of 99 files or not but I would love to know if they have. I am looking for a GOOD dvd authoring for our highlight dvd but would really like to have the capability of more files so I can include a slide show with many pictures in it.

Hope this helps,

Coach White.
Nigel O'Sullivan

November 4th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
92

Thank you so much! I was dreading weeks and weeks of painful conversion etc to combine my .MOD files with .AVI files that had been taken at our wedding! But thanks to your advice on how to change extensions in Vista and everyone else that has given the solution to just rename.
I look forward to now have a lovely edit done and in the post for all our guests in plenty of time for xmas!
Thanx to u and all.
Jimmy James

November 6th, 2007 at 7:10 am
93

Thanks To You I Can Now Work On My Files I Could Not Figure It Out For Nothing, tHANK u sO mUCH hAVE a Great Day
-Jimmy
serega

November 6th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
94

try ren c:\movies\*.mod *.mpg

make sure you are Administrator on your PC.
google your versions of Windows DOS commands.
typical syntax is:

RENAME [drive:][path][directoryname1 | filename1] [directoryname2 | filename2]

REN [drive:][path][directoryname1 | filename1] [directoryname2 | filename2]

Note that you cannot specify a new drive or path for your destination.
Colin

November 9th, 2007 at 3:31 am
95

Super is a front end to a range of converters that will do this.

http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

The download is a bit confusing but it is there.
Colin

November 9th, 2007 at 3:33 am
96

Something that confuses me is that whenever I play back files that were shot wide they play at what looks like 3:4 or 4:5 instead of 16:9.

How do I get wide to play back wide?

Colin
Brad

November 9th, 2007 at 10:23 am
97

Here is the easiest way to fix it. Do like I did… go out and buy a Sony SR82 and now I don’t have to worry about it.
Perri

November 11th, 2007 at 9:27 am
98

Have you ever had large files you’ve changed the extension just stall out in an editor or player?

When I change the file extensions from .mod to mpeg the files stall out after about 15 seconds.

??? No clue.
MikeT

November 16th, 2007 at 8:36 am
99

Perfect, Thank you so much! I agree – what’s the point of this “god forsaken proprietary video format – the .MOD extension”?
Lloyd R

November 20th, 2007 at 1:28 am
100

Has anyone contacted JVC for help? Just curious as to what they say if anything at all?
Chris

November 22nd, 2007 at 5:32 pm
101

Can’t thank you enough. Everyone kept telling me to just change the file name, but nobody mentioned HOW to do it. Thank you so much for the step-by-step instructions. Works perfectly.
Niemaria

November 24th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
102

Solution for all Mac users (and possibly PC).

Just recently I bought a new MacBook Pro, only to realize that I cannot use my JVC HDD with my Mac (previously I had the same problem with my PC).

Luckily a guy from Apple store provided me with a simple solution – buy ADVC-55 Advanced DV Converter made by Canopus. In Australia it costs AUD 339 (around USD 296).

It plugs in to your camcorder and a computer and converts all your footage without compromising quality. There is absolutely nothing else you need to do, no softwares, no additional downloads. You use your Mac as you would normally.

It’s quite pricy but cheaper than buying a new camera and saves so much time! You can also use it to record TV shows, convert all of your old Video tapes to DVD and much more.

I haven’t tried it with PC but I’m assuming it would work just as well.
Constantin Philippou

November 25th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
103

Save me time with your quick tip! Thank you…
Kash Soni

November 27th, 2007 at 11:12 am
104

Vignesh-

I F*CKING LOVE YOU
Kaare

November 29th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
105

Worked like a charm in Vista! I have tried everything, but this really worked. converted all the names at once
Szm0rt0n

December 4th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
106

I renamed the files to MPG, but when I play with Windows Media Player, or WinDVD the picture itself will be narrower then the original by PCM4. Not giving back the real picture. Did someone experienced this? Why is this, and what can I do against it?
angimoo

December 8th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
107

OH MY!
CHAMPION!
ive tried everything…and before when i was trying the extension it didnt do anything…didnt realise with vista u have to change the folder options!!!! thanks heeeeaps!!!!!!!
iVerio

December 10th, 2007 at 1:07 am
108

You can find a very good software for HD camera with .mod files and Macintosh.

iVerio converts automatically files from your camera to your computer

Follow the link iverio.alwaysdata.net for more informations.
william

December 11th, 2007 at 10:07 am
109

i have the same problem with my files… tilll i found this page, as i first started reading i went with the first paragraph of the guy who wastes all his time taking video by video into the power dvd director “timeline” …. then….. i saw this guys post… lol so this obviously lookd a hell of alot simpler and less time consuming…. so i renamed a file…. found it works… and now i feel like a dumb ass so now i just “highlight, backspace, and rename as mpg”….. but if it wasn’t for this site i would still be lost… so thank you
Jasen

December 11th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
110

This works so damn well on my Panasonic SDR-H200 that I could hardly believe it! Much love & Aloha!
Jay

December 11th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
111

For Mac users, iMovie 08 supports the JVC HDD camcorders (and many others). For my camcorder (GZ-MG155), I have to follow this procedure:

- Power up the camcorder
- Open the camcorder’s display
- Plug the USB cable into camcorder and Mac
- The camcorder displays a menu
- Choose “PLAYBACK ON PC”
- iPhoto may automatically open. Close it if you don’t have any photos to import
- Open iMovie 08 (if not already open)
- The Import screen should automatically open
- Either press “Import All”, or switch to Manual mode and check/uncheck the clips you want, then press “Import Checked”
- The import proceeds very quickly, but the thumbnail generation takes a while, as usual

That’s it. Internally I found that iMovie converted the clips to .MOV files (you can view them in the “iMovie Events” folder). Now the only problem I have is that iMovie adjusts the timestamps of the clips back 5 hours. I believe this is because the camcorder doesn’t have a time zone setting, so it’s timestamps are probably in GMT (I am EST, which is 5 hours behind GMT). I haven’t found an answer to this problem yet. If anyone knows the answer, please fill me in!
iVerio

December 12th, 2007 at 4:06 am
112

The problem with imovie08 is that you can only see 99 movies files from your camera

Then the converted files will be dated with the date of the conversion day

And the most disappointed is that you need to use imovie08 which for now on needs improvements.

iVerio is easy to use and quick, you don t need to wait for thumbnails or anything else if you just want to copy and convert your files on your hard disk.

Have a look at http://www.convertmod.com

It s the best solution i found to use my camera JVC with my mac

Hope you will like it
Don_Miguelo

December 14th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
113

Windows Essentials Codec Pack

Bullshit, windows mediaplayer still wont recognise the 16:9 aspect in the .MOD file..

does noone have the solution to this “widespread” problem??
Big Bri

December 15th, 2007 at 5:05 am
114

Here is one converter that seems to work quite well.

http://www.squared5.com/

Squared 5 is also called MPEG_Streamclip.

It needs a plugin called “Quicktime Alternative” to be installed after “Streamclip” is installed.

Links are all on the same site.
Cheers
Dave

December 26th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
115

The only problem that I have is that there is no audio now when I rename the file to MPG, actually there is no audio at all unless I am in the Power Director to produce an mpg. Any suggestions?
dretz

December 27th, 2007 at 6:04 am
116

i have the same problem , like dave .. i conver *.mod to *.avi, in my pc works, bun when i make a dvd and when i play in dvdplayer , i have image , but no audio … what can i do ??
iVerio

December 28th, 2007 at 12:18 am
117

You need to “demultiplex” your .mod file because audio and video are coded together.
The only way is to convert it, have a look on my previous post, i explain the solution.
Happy christmas and new year
sam

December 31st, 2007 at 8:06 am
118

Hi,
Can someone please help me?!?! I have been trying to put together a movie in windows movie maker. I have a jvc everio gz-mg21ek. I have transferred the files to my laptop and changed them from being mod to mpg. I now can play them in media player but with no sound, but cannot open them in movie maker – it just shuts down. I am using Vista by the way. If anyone could help me it would be great,
(I have also tried doing the same thing in XP and was able to hear the audio but no picture! ARGH!)
I hope someone can help – Thank you.
MadMango

December 31st, 2007 at 12:54 pm
119

I simply rename the .MOD files to .MPG

I use Windows Movie Maker (I’m no Director) to create my videos for YouTube and others. Some people have complained that when recording in 16:9 their videos are squashed. In MM, Tools>Options>Advanced, change the Video Properties from 4:6 to 16:9, problem solved. I have not experienced any audio problems with this method.
i.nconspicuo.us

December 31st, 2007 at 11:39 pm
120

If you have Nero installed, it could be due to having incompatible DVD video drivers. Try either:
1. Updating Nero to the newest available version
2. Uninstalling Nero completely
GME

January 1st, 2008 at 6:41 pm
121

Wow. I renamed my files to WMA and now windows media player recognizes them, and they can be uploaded to video websites. I’m really glad that I found this thread! I got my camera as a hand me down and I didn’t get the software that goes with it. Now I don’t need to buy it!
jackie

January 2nd, 2008 at 9:12 am
122

I did just what you did, the icon changed, but the player still didn’t recongnize the file format for importing, so it didn’t fool it.
Josh

January 12th, 2008 at 11:39 am
123

PLease Help!

I converted my MOD files to .MPG (and even tried .AVI) and get the following error message when I try to play them in Windows Movie Maker-

C:\Documents and Settings\Joshua\My Documents\My Videos\PRG001\12.MPEG could not be imported. An interface has too many methods to fire events from

I am using Windows XP with a JVC Camcorder gz-mg130u

The software that came with this unit makes my computer freeze!
I’m still trying to make the camera work with my IMAC.
Thanks All!
Josh

January 12th, 2008 at 11:51 am
124

what is a URI, by the way?
Don_Miguelo

January 12th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
125

Test
Don_Miguelo

January 12th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
126

Guys, to play the videofiles from JVC HDD camcorder without any codec hassle, sound and picture, just download VLC player then rename to .mpg and u will not loose ur 16:9 format.
no codecs/conversions needed ! “best player”

sorry iVerio but ur wrong

for PC

http://www.videolan.org/mirror.php?file=vlc/0.8.6d/win32/vlc-0.8.6d-win32.exe

For MAC “VLC binaries”

http://www.videolan.org/mirror.html?mirror=http://downloads.videolan.org/pub/videolan/&file=vlc/0.8.6d/macosx/vlc-0.8.6d.dmg

———————————————————————————-

Drop Windows Movie Maker ! , it sux bigtime, lol

And to play/edit .MOD files use CyberLink.PowerDirector.v6
there u can reencode ur .MOD files to smaller size like avi for example.

For PC

http://www.mininova.org/tor/866401

End note: i have tried Pinnacle.Studio.Plus.v11 and it works good to for .MOD files.

This oughta help some of u, cuz it works fine for me
Don_Miguelo

January 12th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
127

why the hell wont this site take my long text help !!!

tried twice to post it
Brian

January 13th, 2008 at 6:05 am
128

This is great – but I have no sound. Any ideas? Thanks
bc

January 16th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
129

you can also use a program called NAMEWIZ to batch rename files any way you could dream of!
melina

January 22nd, 2008 at 4:56 am
130

I am trying to upload an image a .jpg photo and it saids there is an error when openiong this media file to the library !

i need to put this photo in urgently!!
and why doesnt it let me ??

HELP!
keightey

January 22nd, 2008 at 10:27 pm
131

This method works very well, but what if you don’t want to edit? I just want to upload to youtube so my family can watch my baby… there has to be a smaller file type to use. My original .MOD was 18 MB and the new .DV is 62 MB…. uh, silly – don’t you think? I’m not into waiting forever for my videos to upload.
Nick

January 23rd, 2008 at 1:38 pm
132

I was able to use Isquint to convert the .mod files to .mp4, and then use them in Imovie that way.
mon@rch

January 24th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
133

would be very interested in hearing the result (besides getting a sony) of the 16:9 problem actually transfering to 4:3 on visita! Anyone ever figure out why this isn’t transfering? I have the JVC Everio MG555! I did change my MOD file over to MPG and worked like a charm! Although, would be nice to figure out the 16:9 deal!
Gerry

January 25th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
134

MAC OS 10.5 (Leopard) + Capty MPEG Edit EX + MAC iMovieHD 6.
Tried renaming MOD to MPG but it failed to work.
After many experiments – This works!

Drag the .MOD file into Capty Edit window, select Create>QT>Do not convert. If you convert it works but takes much longer.
The resulting .MOV file even keeps 16:9 format and can be dragged into iMovieHD.
Have not tried this on a PC.
Steve

January 27th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
135

I have the JVC Everio GZ-MG155. I am running Windows Vista (sucks). When I attach the camcorder through the USB port it is not recognized. (stated on the camera screen) How do I get the computer to recognize the camcorder?
Paul

February 1st, 2008 at 11:42 pm
136

Gerry,

Forget Capty MPEG Edit – it is a piece of crap and the DV Footage it produced was horrible.
I use MPEG Streamclip (Free) and the MPEG-2 Playback Component for QT (About $30). It produces perfect DV Files (or AVI, or whatever you want).

An alternative now is to just use iLife ‘08. Just plug in the JVC Camera and Import directly – only downside is that iMovie 08 stuffs the Date/Time. It seems to assume that the Video was done in UTC Timezone, so iMovie adjusts the Date/Time of the Video Clip to the “Local Timezone” on your Mac. This was a pain for me because I shoy my sister’s wedding, and we are in UTC-11 here, so it split the Wedding over two days, and all the times were out by 11 hours.

I also have just downloaded iVerio and will give that a go. The JVC Cameras were initially a pain to deal with, but I think I now have a workable solution. When I eventually buy a HD Camera, it will be one that supports the industry standard. That will rule out JVC unless they abandon .MOD/MPEG-2.

Paul
Gerry

February 4th, 2008 at 3:48 am
137

Paul,

Thanks for your response. About a year ago I tried streamclip + the QT comp. Didn’t seem to have much success so gave up – almost dumped the JVC cam. But have recently revived interest.

I can’t decide about iLife 08 but have been reading terrible reviews about iMovie 08. Have you found it worse than 06?

Gerry
Paul

February 4th, 2008 at 5:04 am
138

Hi Gerry,

As a newbie to video editing in the digital age (I used to edit SVHS Tapes direct from tape to tape in high school), I was not entirely familiar with the whole process on the PC.

I had the footage from my Wedding Ceremony, and I struggled with iMovie 6 HD to get something put together. For a beginner it was quite complicated, and it is always tempting to go overboard with transitions and effects etc.In contrast to that, when I did the footage of my sister’s wedding, I had iLife ‘08. I did the editing and DVD in about a tenth of the time it took me to do my own one.

I think that iMovie 08 has copped a lot of unfair criticism. You have to look at who the iLife suite is aimed at – your average person who just wants to edit simple videos to share with family and friends. They don’t have time to learn hundreds of features they will probably never use. There are perfectly good “Professional” and “Semi-Professional” packages out there for people who want to go nuts, such as Final Cut Express and Final Cut Pro. Just like iPhoto is not Photoshop, iMovie is not Final Cut Pro.

iMovie 08 is not an “upgrade” from iMovie 06 (in fact, if you buy iLife 08 you can still download iMovie 6 HD for free). iMovie is a totally different way of editing your video.
What I do love about iMovie 08 is the simplicity. Yes, there is less choice, but the interface is more natural for producing short clips for direct uploading to YouTube. This is what the iLife Suite is about. For $99 you really can’t complain, and certainly can’t expect a fully featured program. I think people giving it a bad rap are losing sight of the market it is aimed at. People want something for nothing, and I am sure these same people whinge because iWork 08 doesn’t have the same gazillion features that Mac Office 2008 has.

For me, I use iMovie 08 now, and if I need more advanced features I use iMovie 6 HD. If I get good enough, I may go for Final Cut Express. I somehow doubt I will ever need the Pro version. I am not Jerry Bruckheimer.

Ultimately you need to make up your own mind. Either way, happy editing!

Cheers,

Paul
Gerry

February 4th, 2008 at 11:15 am
139

Thanks Paul,

Like you I don’t feel confident or experienced enough to be JB either!

For my first attempt, a friend asked me to convert some 200 35mm slides so that he could throw out his projector. I scanned them and made a movie and produced a half decent DVD for him using iLife 6.
I think I will spend £55 (proper money!) and get 08.

Regards

Gerry
i.nconspicuo.us

February 8th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
140

Has anyone found a good solution to the 16:9 formatting problem that occurs when just simply renaming the files from .MOD to .MPG?
mon@rch

February 8th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
141

when I talked to the JVC Tech, he told me that there was nothing I could do except use there software and take that file (which did work) and convert it over to mpg through there software! So, at this point if I want to use widescreen for anything, I have to use there software then try to get it to work on my own editing program! 1 you loose quality by doing this but does work!! But I found when editing the clip with a second program . . . you loose the wide screen or audio and I still have not seemed to get it working! Very frustrating and at this point only plan on using 4:3 because of being the most convenient. Without a doubt I regret not getting the SONY.
i.nconspicuo.us

February 8th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
142

I might have to check out ebay and see what I could get for my JVC cam…
iverio

February 9th, 2008 at 2:22 am
143

With the software iVerio you can select 16:9 or 4:3 for converting your originals vidoes
i.nconspicuo.us

February 9th, 2008 at 11:07 am
144

I noticed that the iVerio website is in French… is the program in French to? Another question – does the iVerio software require the entire video to be processed and recoded like when using the PowerDirector software that comes with the JVC camcorders? I like the simplicity and lack of processing time/power needed when simply renaming the file from .MOD to .MPG.
iVerio

February 13th, 2008 at 7:46 am
145

Yes with the new version you can simply copy files from your HDD camcorder JVC or Panasonic to your hard disk, renaming it like 2007-07-14-MOD001.mpg and organizing them in folders Project/Originaux/2007-07-14/2007-07-14-MOD001.mpg

This operation is very quick and very useful to backup your files. After them when you have some time you can convert it to quicktime format.

iVerio is compatible with Mac and PC and soon with Vista
roxy

February 17th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
146

.follow .mod haters trying to use windows movie maker.

i down loaded some converter software from avs4you.com they let you demo it out to see if you like it for free and it only costs $30 dollars a year or $60 unlimited and that allows you access to all their software. i was then able to convert the .mod format to .avi, .mov, .mpg etc. and use them with no problem on windows movie maker. the avi format seemed to be a little better quality then the mpg. at this stage i dont need top quality movie editing software so movie maker is good enough for me. and $30 sounds much better than $90 or $100 dollars for the pinnacle or cyberlink 6 software for a novice. hope this helps
roxy

February 18th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
147

p.s.

after you have made your movie on movie maker make sure you save it as a movie file and not just as a project. you cannot play the projects on the media player like that. to do this you go under file and click on save movie file. after that it walks you through the steps and the finished result can be played on windows media player.

toodles.
Ellie

February 19th, 2008 at 10:30 am
148

I dont have a problem burning it onto a cd with Power Producer my problem is i cant get it to show the date and time it was recorded. wheni watch each scene on the camera it shows me for about 5 seconds then it goes away but when i use power producer and burn the scenes onto a disc it doesnt show up at all and i need to be able to see these dates. I dont know what to do can someone please help!?
thanks
i.nconspicuo.us

February 19th, 2008 at 11:29 am
149

Can’t you add a layer to the video and type the date onto the film yourself within Power Producer? This could obviously get a little bit tedious if you have a lot of different clips, but I think the date that you’re seeing through the view-finder is just the file date/time that the recording was created.

Hope this helps.
Dreamer_uk

February 20th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
150

So after renaming, you can watch these files using vlc (www.videolan.org)
available for windows mac linux and free.
doesn’t edit but great playback.
xjade

February 24th, 2008 at 5:03 am
151

I have copied files using WindowsExplorer, did not installed JVC software,
renamed .MOD to .MPG – played in MP10 as 4:3 (both video and sound played without problems)
Problems which some of you have with installed codecs may be related to the codec merit.
Even if you install correct codec, if there is bad one with higher merit, the bad one will be used. In my case it was combination of video/audio decoders from different sources and Ulead demultiplexer.
I used GSpot (http://gspot.headbands.com/), increased merit for MPEG2Demultiplexer, and come out with configuration which works for me:
MPEG2Demultiplexer->Intervideo VideoDecoder->VideoRenderer
MPEG2Demultiplexer->InterVideo AudioDecoder->Default DirectSound
(Note: both video/audio decoder from the same source)

To change aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9 use DVD patcher (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/DVDPatcher).
Worked for me. (Note: needs to patch whole file)
Booce

March 8th, 2008 at 6:39 am
152

All you PC users out there having problems with the file renaming and the 16:9 aspect ratio problem need to see this free tool:
http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=280.0;id=153
It allows you to copy straight from the cam to the PC and auto renames and corrects (or not, your choice) the aspect ratio problem. I’ve used it and it works perfectly for me every time. It’s my default method of getting the files off this camera as it also combines the time and date stamp which the everio stores as a seperate file for each clip. I didn’t write it or know the author but I owe that man a beer. Do yourselves a favour and download it as soon as possible. It’s called SDCopy and it should come in the box with the camera. JVC should hire the guy who wrote this.
Andrewr

March 10th, 2008 at 11:13 am
153

hey everyone you guys who figured out that you can simply rename the files are rockstars, you saved me so much time and quality loss from freebie converters. i have a little problem tho, i used my mg555 to record 10 VHS tapes, and after the fact i found out that the VCR had sent it to the camera in stero, when the right channel wasnt connected (because it doesnt exist on the VCR) so now i have hours of video where the sound only comes out the left speakers, the crappy software that came with the camcorder doesnt have a menu anywhere that i could find which would let me switch the project to mono sound. I considered converting it but it takes soooo long, and video quality gets lost (i dont have the hard drive space to convert to DV or AVI) i dont know if anyone can help me with that or not, i suppose i will have to use some other software that will let me switch the audio options. I have pinnacle studio 10, not the greatest but if i lets me do it in mono so i dont have to re-watch all those tapes i will take it (now that i know how to rename the mod to mpg)
if anybody has any better ideas that would be great if not pinnacle will have to do, thanks again!
llazy1

March 13th, 2008 at 1:27 am
154

thanks inconspicuous.. I put this camera away after 2 days of frustration around new years. took it out yesterday took some more video.. got it into the cyberlink power director but couldn’t figure out how to rename the files from mod to mpg… til I saw your post about just producing it. Seems to have done the trick. Sending to some friends to see for sure. So how do you mail big files? MSN and yahoo only let you mail under 10mb.
I like the camera but why the hell build in problems like the mod files?
And the usb cord with the button.. white or blue… took me an embarrasing amount of time to figure out it had to be on blue to get the usb to connect. DOH!
Whats the best overall program that one can use to download, edit and produce videos with the JVC gz-mg155? Cyberlink powerdirector wants you to pay to be able to do multi edits. I don’t find it particularly easy to use intuitively.
Miss_Reporter

March 14th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
155

HELP! I’ve renamed my clips from my JVC and have tried to bring it in to WMM but it gives an error that reads

“Clip can not be imported…an interface has too many methods to fire events from.”

WTH? PLZ Help…
Kash Soni

March 18th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
156

Brooce

YOU ARE A COMPLETE LEGEND MATE

i tried renaming the files and it worked dandy but only realised i had a problem with the aspect ratio recently when i was editing work for a uni project when i rendered in premiere pro.

after scratching my head for hours and searching the net, using crappy freebie programmes brooce has given me the light at the end of the tunnel.

http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=280.0;id=153

PEOPLE FORGET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE READ OR USE TO SOLVE YOUR ASPECT RATIO AND MOD FILE PROBLEMS – JUST USE THE LINK BROOCE HAS GIVEN AND ALL YOUR PROBLEMS ARE SORTED!

i rate it 1000% working and helpfull. this camera could actually be a decent one now that i can work with it without much more hassel.

Thank you brooce.
Glen

March 21st, 2008 at 11:06 pm
157

Ok – so I can rename it to MPEG to watch it – no problem but when I try to edit the videos using Windows Movie Maker or Roxio – it simply wont work. I’ve got Vista and when I drag and drop into Windows Movie Maker it thinks the file is simply audio with no video. If I do the same in Roxio it shows the video but no audio?!

I had no problem using XP but Vista just wont work with it!

Any suggestions – all I want to do is do some edit work and make a DVD of it all.

Surely JVC must get nothing but complaints about this – why don’t they get some suitable software together and solve these problems.
Kash Soni

March 24th, 2008 at 3:16 am
158

Glen,

Have you tried using the tool on post 156? i had a similar problem and this fixed everything. im running XP though but it did the trick.

Kash
Maggie

March 24th, 2008 at 9:43 am
159

We have two vista computers and one the media player will play the mod files just fine and the other one won’t play in media player. Any idea for fixes? I’ve tried some codecs but not sure about that. We like to take the movie from the camera through explorer and then use windows movie maker. No sound in movie maker just video on the one machine. I think it links back to media player. We can’t seem to find the difference why one computer works and the other doesn’t. (Also tried renaming to mpg and that didn’t work.) Thanks.
Maggie

March 24th, 2008 at 9:52 am
160

Side note to my post: I just tried WMM and I have sound and video now! Only hitch still is Media player won’t play the raw mod file. No biggie, we want to modify if in WMM anyway.
Chris

April 1st, 2008 at 11:54 am
161

One question on the utility on post 156 – can you apply this to .MOD files you’ve already offloaded from the camera? Or does this thing just talk to the camera specifically?

Thanks.
Brett

April 2nd, 2008 at 12:48 am
162

A question for Booce or anyone else that may be able to help. You say that SD Copy combines the Date Time stamp into the MPEG. What editing software do you use that allows you to use this encoded date time stamp?
a movie geek

April 2nd, 2008 at 6:02 am
163

Just to let you know, even if you convert the .mod files to .mpg files you will need a software or a codec to play them in windows. This is due to the fact that mpeg2 is a licensed technology and its use requires royalties to be paid to the company(s) that own it. So it is no longer included with any version of windows. Some people may have a mpeg2 codec installed if they own DVD playing software or Mpeg2 playing or creating software, or similar programs (cyberlink DVD, Nero Showtime with DVD plug in, Pinnacle Studio). A way to test this is use your program (cyberlink, nero etc) to play a DVD movie disc. If you can play a DVD movie disc then you have a mpeg2 codec installed. That does not mean the codec is a encoding / decoding codec. Some only work one way. As a general rule of thumb, free, bundled, and included software most likely does not come with the Mpeg2 codec. Premium, Extended, Ultra, Plus, and other full version software most likely do. In closing this is why renaming files works for some and not others. Hope I could help.
Booce

April 2nd, 2008 at 9:22 am
164

Hi Chris, the utility is called SDCopy http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=280.0;id=153 and yes, it will convert mod files already offloaded from the camera. It doesn’t need the files to live on the camera at all, it is completely user configurable as to where it gets the files from and where it puts the good files it creates.
Booce

April 3rd, 2008 at 9:30 am
165

Hi Brett, any movie software capable of creating an mpeg 2 should show the correct timestamp for your files after you have used SDcopy on them. Before that it shows the time/date you copied the files off the camera rather than when the camera recorded them as being shot.

Movie Geek you make a valid point about Mpeg2 being a licensed codec, but anyone who bought the Everio and installed the software that came with it has an Mpeg2 decoder installed thanks to the Cyberlink bundle. If for some reason some of you out there don’t want to install the bundled software (and I don’t blame you, it’s not very good) you can also install the free FFDShow codec and let that decode Mpeg2 for you. You will need to tick the mpeg2 box when installing it, but it is free and works very well.
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=53761
is the latest official stable version. There are newer versions out there but they are not as reliable.
Kristen

April 3rd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
166

Hi, I’ve stuggled with his camera ever since i got it. I have tried converting the MOD files to MPEGs but i couldn’t even get that to work. I tried following someone elses instructions for when it doesn;t have “.mod” in the name but it wasn’t the same for my computer. The weird part is is that when i open it up in power director its an MOD but when i look at it in the folder the icon says MPEG?

i have put up with using power director but i’m not impressed. I wanted to use premier pro but i can’t get anythign to open up in there. I can get it to play on windows media though.

my problem is is that i want to buy a better editing program but i don’t want to spend the money on it if i can’t even use it. should i buy a converter? please help me. Although i love using this camera i am not appriciating the trouble it is putting me and clearly all of us through.

thanks
Andrewr

April 3rd, 2008 at 6:17 pm
167

Kristen, have you tried renaming them to .mpeg instead of .mpg? I use Pinnacle Studio 10.8, and while it would load the files after naming them .mpg, i couldnt watch them in the preview pane until i renamed them to .mpeg. software preference perhaps? i dont know but i do know that even pinnacle is much much better than the bundled software. There shouldnt be any reason for you to have to use a converter.
good luck!
-andrew
leon

April 4th, 2008 at 1:42 am
168

you think u have problems lol – my video files are named .TOD wtf is that… is the the video mode im recording in?
jack

April 5th, 2008 at 1:10 am
169

hello fellas. just wanted to say, simply renaming the files to .mp4 works well but if you take a close look, the file is stilll a .mod. sure it can now play in wmp and other apps but when you try to do other tasks such as importing to windows movie maker or uploading to youtube, it still recognises the file as .mod.
Dan

April 7th, 2008 at 4:33 am
170

Sony Vegas takes MODs, everybody needs a video editor anyways, I recomend!
Pete

April 12th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
171

Like Leon I see .TOD files but I also see . MOI files along side them on my disgusting JVC

when you talk of renaming files is it on the camera drive or the PC?
iverio

April 13th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
172

The .TOD is the video file you need to rename or to convert to have a better video quality and to have this video compatible with all the video players like Quicktime or Windows Media Player.

I advise you to have a look on the site http://www.convertmod .com they is there a very good software that does that automatically.

Good luck
a movie geek

April 15th, 2008 at 10:44 am
173

Pete, copy your files off the Camera drive before editing them. Fooling with files on the camera fragments the hard drive and could cause errors. That leads to jerky recording of video. Of course that is fixed by using the camera’s built in utilities.
Good ideas here, this is the Internet at its best: People helping people.
I use Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 11. Out of the box that software reads these files from the Everio. Then I edit them and save as MPEG or AVI. Studio 9 does not use the .mod files without conversion first. Pinnacle Studio 10 is not worth the CD is is put on so I never tried it.
I know for sure that Studio 11 Ultimate works. It is easy to use and comes with a thick paper manual discribing how to use all of its features for new users. I also use it to compile Custom Educational DVD’s I create. Most solftware only comes with PDF manuals, so the manual is great for learning Studio.
a movie geek

April 15th, 2008 at 10:51 am
174

Booce, does the bundled software let a person take the .mod file, and save it as mpeg2 without buying the full version? How about saving as AVI?
I recomend editing with AVI files to preserve quality. PC users should have a dedicated hard drive for the AVI file and at least 2GB RAM.
Beth

April 16th, 2008 at 2:40 am
175

I tried http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=280.0;id=153 and now I get this message.

C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\My Documents\My Videos\24122007_202912.MPG could not be imported. An interface has too many methods to fire events from

Please help.
Jonathan

April 16th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
176

For those of you that are getting the message that Beth is getting, you need a codec to make it all work.

I went here and downloaded the XP Codec Pack and now I can import all of my MPG files into WMM and the CyberLink program.

Everything is working great. Hope this helps.
Jonathan

April 16th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
177

I guess it would help if I posted the link. Sorry about the double post.

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/XP_Codec_Pack.htm

Jonathan
Corey

April 19th, 2008 at 8:11 am
178

If I’m repeating anyone, sorry, I didn’t take the time to read all of the 177 comments. I’m a Mac user with a JVC Everio, and I’ve been trying to convert .MOD files for a week. I changed the .MOD ext. to .MPG then converted that to DV with Visual Hub. Is there any way that I can get the DV in a better quality? Someone told me to get Adobe Premiere which I’ll have tonight, but is that going to help me?
i.nconspicuo.us

April 19th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
179

Hey Corey, I don’t think theres any way to increase the quality of the video without buying a newer, better camcorder, such as a new HD Camcorder.

Speaking of HD… has anyone bought or test a High Definition camcorder yet?
a movie geek

April 22nd, 2008 at 12:10 pm
180

http://www.squared5.com/
Streamclip converter might be worth looking at for windows users too. I just got an email that it now supports JVC’s newer .TOD files as well s .MOD files. It may however ask you to install Apple QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component ($19.99). I am not sure as I have not tried this. http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/
Pinnacle Studio is expected to support .TOD files in Studio 12 and they may be supported in Studio 11 with a patch in the future. Maybe.
Studio 11 and 10.7 and higher support .MOD files.
a movie geek

April 22nd, 2008 at 12:19 pm
181

Corey, Once it is recorded, you cannot gain quality in your picture, only loose it.
To avoid loosing quality as much as possible try this:
As soon as you copy your files to your hard drive on your computer, use your editing program to save or convert them to .AVI files. Caution: They will be very large files! Then do your editing and whatever you need with the AVI files, saving your edits as AVI also. After your finished save render you videos to DVD using your editing program or Nero Burning ROM. Keep your files in AVI format to preserve the existing quality. Every time you save and edit a MPEG II file you will loose quality. That is the problem with any compression CODEC.
Corey

April 22nd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
182

Thank you very much. Is AVI supposed to be better than MPEG. I think MPEG looks better…
mon@rch

April 22nd, 2008 at 1:39 pm
183

I had to come back to see what new has been posted here! WOW this is really becoming the forum in this camera! Thanks to everyone for keeping us updated with everything! And to inconspicuo for doing th is post!
shawndpaul

April 23rd, 2008 at 6:19 am
184

I have the answer on how to work with your JVC .mod files. After much frustration, I have found a plan that works.

1. Download Prism Video Converter (Free). This program will permit you to simply drop all your .mod files in at one time. It will convert it to many different types of video files. I personally used .avi
http://www.download.com/Prism-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10644345.html
2. Once you completed this, set your Prism settings to this.
3. Output Format: .avi
4. Click on Encoder Options
5. Video compressor: DivX 5.2.1 Codec (if you don’t have this on your computer it will not populate the pick list. Google for it and download it on your computer. Reopen Prism and it will find it.)
6. Sound Compressor: PCM Uncompressed
7. Sound Format: 44100 Hz, 16 bits, Stereo
8. Once your files are in the converter and you made your settings. Click on Convert.
9. I place over 120 files in to this converter, went to work and they where all converted properly.
10. I use Adobe Premiere Elements 4 to work with my videos, it is now working perfectly.
i.nconspicuo.us

April 23rd, 2008 at 8:33 am
185

shawndpaul – how long did it take to convert all of the files? I like renaming because its quick.
shawndpaul

April 23rd, 2008 at 8:56 am
186

honestly, I didn’t monitor it. I just started the program and walked away. I agree with you, if you only half to do a few files, it might be best just to rename, but I had over a 100 files to convert. Unless you have fast way of renaming, I would think Prism would be faster.
iverio

April 23rd, 2008 at 11:52 pm
187

Prism Video Converter looks good, thanks shawnpaul.

But it does not solve the issue for mac users. The only solution I found is using the software iVerio available on the site http://www.convertmod.com.

iVerio works on Mac and PC and the advantage is that all your videos are renamed with the day date they were done and organized in folders.

It s quite usefull to organize all our videos as we organize our pictures.
Robert

April 24th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
188

I have the jvc everio and of course the cursed .mod files.
I am using photo shop premiere 4 on Vista thinking this would be helpful, but nooooo. After trial and error I finally changed the extension to a .m1v file and it works! I am even having trouble with some files not allowing me to delete them or move them or even change the extension, but I believe this happens if I try to view the .mod files in windows or PE 4 first before changing the extension. I would love to operate these HDD .MOD files simple like with mpeg and windows movie maker. Any advise is well recieved here. For now I change .mod to .m1v to make it work.
shawndpaul

April 25th, 2008 at 3:16 am
189

Robert, your answer await at entry 184. Get Prism Video Converter and follow my instructions. Trust me, I am no longer pulling my hair out.
Neil

April 25th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
190

Hiya,

thanks for all the useful comments on this thread. Been another unahppy user of Everio software with constant crashes both on a less powerful Win XP and a Quad Core 4GB Ram Vista machine! Anyway the renaming to MPG seemed to work just fine thanks – and I have also found a freeware that renames many files in seconds. I installed and ran the ReNamer program for 136 .MOD files in about 5 mins.
I also seem to be able to view the .MPG’s in Windows Media Player and in Windows Movie Maker. Next step for me is to try and create a moview from Movie Maker. Appreciate I am being cheap using MS own software – but have never had a lot of success with the Power Director suite or Pinnacle Studio – so may as well give the stuff that came with the pc a go.
Link to ReNamer for those of you who want to change extension of large number of files in seconds is :
http://www.snapfiles.com/opinions/ReNamer/ReNamer.html
Robert

April 25th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
191

Post #152 BOOCE…..Thanks, best solution for me so far. Had to install VistaCodecs_v463B1.exe to have audio in windows player. Working great so far in PE4 giving good video and audio as long as converted to mpg. Not working in PE4 when converted to .avi or .wmv. Still having slight audio difference in windows player. Now will look for audio codec for window player, not really necessary but would be convieniet. PE4 will convert to .mpg when uploaded to computer and plays well in windows but still audio is distored a bit.
Robert

April 28th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
192

I have the JVC EVERIO and of course the cursed .MOD files. After many weeks of frustration of trying to use anything but the Cyberlink software, I have found it to be the best solution to be able to use Premiere Elements 4. This method allows me to keep video quality. I import with Cyberlink Power Director, produce an .AVI file. Open PE4 and import file to edit there. No loss of quality. Maybe Adobe will do something in the future to skip a step, but till then…..I’m satisfied and resting. Thanks to everyone.
Nell

April 29th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
193

I also have a JVC. I’ve had some success with the suggestions above, such as downloading a codec package and getting the prism converter. However, movie maker is still a mystery to me. My previous cam corder was compatible, no problem but even when I change my files to mpeg, mpg, wvi, avi, or anything else they will play in windows media with sound but in movie maker I can only get video without audio.

Sigh

I am trying to edit three interviews into clips for a class. My deadline of course is tomorrow. I had no idea this problem would occur after years of using movie maker and video cameras. Usually I can figure out what to do even if it is a pain but honestly I”m stuck.

Are there any good, free options to use other than movie maker to edit video into a continuous stream for a project to post online?

Nell
Mike

May 5th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
194

Ok, I am a NEWBIE bigtime. Just purchased a JVC Everio camera. I have read through MANY of the post UP there. I am very confused and frustrated. I have taken some videos on the camera. Downloaded them to the computer. I have tried to burn the videos with the software provided with the camera(Cyberlink-Power Producer) with no luck. I also tried using Nero 7 Essentials (came with dual layer burner) and had no luck. I downloaded Imgburn and have tried it as well. I have read so much about this camera and burning DVD’s that I am at my wits end.

Do I have to rename the .mod files or not? How critical is the dvd media I am using (i bought some Memorex (Ritek) DVD +R DL disc? Can someone tell me where I might find step by step instructions from downloading the files from the camera to the computer to changing file type (if needed) to actually burning a DVD Dual Layer
Robert

May 5th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
195

Mike, if i were you i would just follow the manual and import file to either your hard drive or use the Power Director that came with the camera and import there. Then produce to an .avi and burn them in windows media player. works for me and still able to keep quality. Trust me, I understand your frustration. I woould not change the extention before editing…then you will have errors with that file.
Video Converter Dude

May 5th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
196

Mike,

I feel for you. I personally own a Sony videocamera that puts video straight to MPEG format. That’s ok sometimes, but its format is kind of buggy. Next time, I’ll go to DVD or back to the tapes!
Maggie

May 6th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
197

FYI this is what we are doing to use our MOD files. We pull them off the camera with the JVC software or windows explorer. We then use Sony Vegas Platinum to create our movie (very cool software). This seems to work best for us as we have to overlay recorded sound from the soundbooth over our video. You can save it in many formats, it defaults to .avi I believe and that’s what we use.

Then we use Sony Architect to create a DVD of the movie with menus.

We ended up getting the Sony software for about $99 with a $30 mail in rebate from newegg.com

Hope this eliminates some of the headaches for some of you.
Mike

May 7th, 2008 at 8:54 am
198

Thanks for the great responses. Has anyone used the Imgburn freeware? Will it burn dual layer? Is dual layer something of the past and outdated?

Thanks
a movie geek

May 8th, 2008 at 5:04 am
199

Someone mentioned Nero. I don’t think the included with DVD drive versions of Nero will be any help in video editing or creation. You will need Nero Ultra to enable all the video and DVD features.
johnny

May 8th, 2008 at 11:01 am
200

Thank you all for your help !!! I didn’t post a question but my questions were already asked and answered ! Thank you all so much been very frustrated and now its fixed !
Jim

May 10th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
201

Thanks for the advice to simply change to ext from .MOD to .MPG. That worked great to allow for import into MovieMaker
Andrewr

May 14th, 2008 at 4:06 am
202

Jim
You got it to work in MovieMaker with sound???

And @ Mike, I am using IMGBurn for a 50 disk DVD project right now, not using dual layers but the program itself does an EXCELLENT job. Using cheap disks I am expiriencing the typical 1 in 5 failure rate, but the program is clever enough that when I get to the end of a 25 disk burning session (of which 5 failed) it pops up a message and asks if I want to burn enough copies to cover the failures I had. Yes! lol So far is working great for me.
Johnny

May 14th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
203

Rename .tod files to .m2ts
flozig

May 15th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
204

Hi. I renamed my .TOD files to .mpg and can watch them without any problem, but cannot edit them with the POWER DIRECTOR 6. Every time I try to add them to the video track I get a message telling me they’re mpeg-2 “transport stream” files that cannot be edited by the program… How can convert them to simple mpg files? Any other possible help? Thanks in advance.
Frustrated Kev

May 16th, 2008 at 7:28 am
205

I have a jvc and all I want to do is upload some of my clips to DiscoverMeLive.com and YouTube but they don’t accept .mod. I don’t have the software it came with but I read it’s no good anyway and I’m using vista. Can someone please tell me the easiest and cheapest way to edit my clips and convert it so it can be uploaded to any of my favourite social networking sites?
iverio

May 16th, 2008 at 7:42 am
206

Have a look at the software iVerio. With it you can convert all your .MOD and .TOD files to .flv youtube format automatically.

You can find it at http://www.convertmod.com
frustrated kev

May 16th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
207

Does the youtube format work for other social networking site like the other one I mentioned?
yaz

May 17th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
208

very helpful blog.. thanx everyone, but im still having some issues…
i am trying to use adobe premier cs3 (i have a pc) to edit my mpgs. i just converted my movs to mpgs, as many of you suggessted… and i get both the audio and video when i play them with windows media player… however, when i import the mpgs into premier, i only get the video, no audio… any suggestions??
May

May 20th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
209

anywayz…..I was just wondering if I wanted to edit the footage that’s already converted to mpg files in Adobe preimiere pro 2.0.

Does it not work because it’s the try-out version?
And if it doesn’t work. Does anyone have a download for the full verison?
I need it for a school project and I don’t really have the money to spend on the full product.

May
nytetyme

May 22nd, 2008 at 11:59 am
210

blacksh33p you are a GOD

making the extension visible and then changing it to .mpg works perfect because now I can open the file in windows movie maker

using the cyberlink way is ok but it saves the files too big and is time consuming

you have just saved me a million hours lol

thanx again
ghada

May 27th, 2008 at 6:41 am
211

Booce post 152, thank you so much for sharing. The Sdcopy tool was so easy to use and solved all my problems including the aspect issue and the time stamp.

After 3 very frustrating days of not knowing what is wrong I am so glad I came across this discussion thread. I read all the previous responses and changing .mod to .mpg did not work for me thank you Booce for explaining why in post 156. I also tried downloading the essential codec pack from sanpfiles.com according to brad post 64 and that worked.It solved my missing audio isuue but it didn’t have the time stamp and the ratio aspect was changed so I kept reading until I came to Booce post. Thanks a million. Now I’m moving to video and movie making. wish me luck.
Thank you all
mod pro

May 27th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
212

The most important tips & tricks when you cut, split, join, convert and burn .mod files.
.MOD file is the video file format used on many digital camcorders, such as the JVC Everio, and the Panasonic D-Snap SD-card camcorders.

I have seen all the JVC mod file problems and hope that the following is helpful. MOD files are not MPEG-2 files although the video they contain is MPEG-2 (in the same way that VOB files are not MPEG-2 files).

If you change the file extension and start joining the files together the sound will go progressively out of synch. If you cut sections out and join them then it is not too bad but it can take years with a 100 or so files to process. The thing which works reasonably is to open the Mod Video joiner and to import all the MOD files that you want. Merge them in batches.

You can now produce your DVD, but it is very very important to choose a DVD bit rate which is not less (or not much less) than the recording you made. If you recorded it at the finest setting (approx 4GB per hour) then choose the 8GB output DVD. If you recorded it at the standard setting (approx 2GB per hour) then choose the 4GB output DVD. This will then produce a set of VOBs which are in good shape and can be converted to MPG or used directly as you wish.

The VOBs are excellent except that there are a series of annoying sound problems arising from the JVC camera. The camera responds over-sensitively to certain noises so you end up with pops and crackles. The JVC camera also has a problem with sound level and on occasion you will get overload in conversion leading to crackling/distortion. Once in Mod Video Joiner, I save them as AVIs (generally DivX or XviD) with a very high bit rate, forget that the MODs for ever existed and eventually resend the AVIs back to DVD if wanted.

So…..
1. Merge the MODs;
2. Produce a high(er) bit rate DVD;
3. Use the VOBs (joined into 1 big VOB if useful) to make high bit rate AVIs;
4. Use the AVIs from then on forget that the MODs for ever.
Matthew Quinlan

May 28th, 2008 at 6:59 am
213

Brad,

Thanks for the tip on the codec package… it’s great:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/essentials-codec-pack.html

For anyone who is like me and likes to install the minimal amount of software necessary, you may want to selectively install these codecs. Through trial and error (and windows System Restore) I have identified the specific components of the windows essentials codec pack that are necessary in order to play JVC Everio MOD videos in Windows Media Player.

1. run setup.exe
2. uncheck everything
3. check “AC3Filter” (it’s inside “Audio Codecs” folder)
4. check “FFDShow” (it’s inside “Video Codecs” folder)

Now you should be able to view your videos within Windows Media Player (WMP) or any other player software which leverages the standard codec registration system used by windows (not VLC for example).

Also, you do NOT have to rename your MOD files. Just double-click on them and when Windows pops up the message box saying “Windows cannot open this file” just click “Select the program from a list” and then select “Windows Media Player” from the scrolling list on the following page. Be sure to check the box that says “Always use the selected program for this kind of file”. Presto! Windows now recognizes MOD all files as viewable inside Windows Media Player.
Andrewr

May 28th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
214

oooooooook mod pro, not to bash your method but it seems like it uses up more time and HD resources than nessesary. I suppose it depends on what you are using your camcorder for. I use mine to record concerts, plays, weddings, etc to make money but if you are just a parent who wants to know how to make your new camcorder produce a nice DVD of your kid’s events, I have 5 steps for you:

1. Record the event. Lets say its a band concert, hit pause at every MAJOR break such as between jr. high band and sr. high band, in other words follow the paper pamphlet that they handed to you on your way in the door.
2. Go home and use the program SDCopy to get the files onto your hard drive as .MPG files. Rename the files following the paper pamphlet headings.
3. Get the program ConvertXtoDVD, and point it at the .MPG files. Choose a name, pick a background, and hit go. It will take the .MPG files and turn them into a very nice VIDEO_TS folder, complete with menu. I recommend you tell the program to use DVD9 compression and leave the compressing work to DVDShrink in the next step.
4. Get DVDShrink and use it to make the VIDEO_TS folder into a nice 4.35 GB .ISO file.
5. Get the program IMGBurn and make as many copies as you need. Save the .ISO file and you will always be ready to burn a new copy at the drop of a hat.

***Important: All the programs used above are freeware EXCEPT ConvertXtoDVD. Thats kind of a bummer because it is a critical program that does such a nice job of taking the renamed .MOD/.MPG files and makes a great VIDEO_TS file complete with a DVD menu that actually works in all DVD players, as opposed to some programs that make a realllly crappy menu **cough*Cough*pinnaclestudio*cough**cough.
ComvertXtoDVD is currently in version 3 and costs $50. You could (not saying you should) find version 2 in some dark corner of the net, version 2 does just as good of a job.

Of course, once you have the .ISO file you can save it and delete all the .MPG files, and the VIDEO_TS folder.

SO
your programs are, in order that you need them:

SDCopy
http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=280.0;id=153

ConvertXtoDVD
http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/

DVDShrink
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4020

IMGBurn
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ImgBurn_d4870.html

With these 4 programs you can produce profesional grade DVDs for profit like me or just make a profesional style DVD of your kid’s concert. One more little tidbit, if you bought a model with the Audio input, congrats. For 30-50 bucks buy yourself a decent ATR25 or ATR55 condenser mic so you can reach out to the choir at concerts and block out those disrespectful people who are talking around you, and the ventilation system as well. You will be very pleased with the results and you will also find that after the first time it is much easier than you thought. Good luck all!

-Andrew
Dave

May 29th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
215

Hey all,

I used the simple ‘rename’ trick prior but now it’s not working. I have tried switching mod to avi/mpeg/mpg under rename but not working now. Any ideas?

I so wish technology was easier
Tony

June 2nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
216

Hi all — Great thread if you dident buy a Sony ?? Who knew ? There is a free program that i have not seen mentioned here that would be usefull for all, now and in the future. Its put out by RAD Games , allows you to change all types of files to almost any other type of file also changes file size and analyzies them for you . Down load is free just google Rad Games and there site comes up first . I tried the tool and it converted the files i was using likety split. Have not tried the MOD filed yet as i have not had many problems after i downloaded the codek package mentioned earlier .
Matthew Quinlan

June 3rd, 2008 at 11:03 am
217

Dave,

Checkout my post #213 if simple rename doesn’t work.
This will install the necessary codecs.

You can even avoid the renaming altogether by following the instructions in the last paragraph of my post.

Cheers!
-Quin’
Joe

June 7th, 2008 at 4:42 am
218

Question,

What is the default folder names saved on a successfully formated SD card inside an JVC Everio camera? The reason I ask, is when I attempt to copy or move video clips to the SD it askes to format the SD card when has already been formated. When I do attempt to format in gives me a card error. I think its because I’m using the SD mini inside the adaptor. My guess would be to add the default folders that it adds after the format and trick the camera into thinking its formatted..
Phil

June 9th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
219

Needed to convert my MOD files to AVI to use on Silicon Coach Pro (sports analisys software) and came across Inter Video Win DVD creator which was already on my computer. I run Windows XP. Played around with it and it converts the files across really easily.
john

June 13th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
220

i have a jvc gz-mg360 and a mac (leopard) for anyone having trouble with this all you have to do is plug up the camcorder to the mac and open up imovie and click import and your done…no software to download, no renaming of files. just open up imovie.
Andrew R

June 14th, 2008 at 3:32 am
221

Hey john, you arnt being specific, but I believe you are talking about imovie 08, correct? imovie 6 HD does not support our JVC Camcorders, and imovie 08 sucks royally beyond all belief. I mean, come on, imovie 08 doesnt even support transitions anymore, its got diddily squat as compared to imovie 08 and the last time I tried using imovie 08 with my mg555 it kept taking my widescreen videos and squashing them into 4:3, and believe me I tried everything and checked all the 16:9 boxes there were, even had a friend who works with macs and imovie year round try it and there was nothing that could be done for it, as far as im concerned none of the imovie versions work with our camcorders because even if you buy imovie 08 and use it to import your video, all 9:16 is squashed vertically into 4:3 and importing the event into imovie 6 HD was unsuccesful for me. Bottom line: imovie 08 claims support of everio camcorders, but it has unsolved issues with aspect ratio, and on top of that imovie 08 is horribly underfeatured. You mac users would be better off getting an intel mac, running windows XP, and using some REAL video editing software. You know what I mean, something that wasnt designed for use by elementary kids and old grandmothers.
S falzon

June 15th, 2008 at 9:46 am
222

Hey guys I uninstalled all the jvc cyberlink software and downloaded a programme called Degital Media Converter pro. It works like a dream and the cyberlink headaches have gone
Joe

June 18th, 2008 at 8:13 am
223

I was able to fix this issue for FREE by downloading the “dscaler” codec from: http://www.free-codecs.com/download/dscaler_mpeg_filters.htm

There will be no need to change the file format from .mod once the codec is installed. Just double-click and it works in Windows Media Player. I also tried this in Real Player, but it did not work.
jess

June 24th, 2008 at 6:56 am
224

ok, so I have read pratically all of this now and it is all really useful but my PC is refusing to let me import my MOD files into Windows Movie Maker (after I have renamed them mpg/avi) – I just keep getting this error message… An interface has too many methods to fire events from…I hate JVC, why does this have to be so complicated!

All help is greatly appreciated!
j
Andrewr

June 24th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
225

Sorry to say it jess, I like windoes movie maker a lot also but I just dont think it will work with any altered form of .mod files, I would suggest either settling for an actual conversion of the files (takes forever, some quality loss) or invest 30-50 bucks into some video editing software. Windows movie maker was not designed to take the place of a full blown video editing program, it does not support DVD burning and some other features, although I cant vouch for microsoft it would seem to me that movie maker was simply something to give customers a way to do some simple video editing, email of small (low quality) videos, and a way to put together some simple slideshows and such. It is not (although it would be neat) an equal competitor with mac’s imovie suite. Dont use imovie either tho, its junk, especially with JVC camcorders. Get some consumer grade software, like pinnacle studio. Or settle with the software the camcorder came with. I can tell you from expirience that Sony is just about the same way when it comes to their HDD camcorders, no propriatary format but issues still exist non-the-less with different editors. Short point: If you arnt going to point and shoot your video, and then use the software included with it to create a generic, featureless movie, then you need to be up for a little challenge. It doesnt matter what brand of camcorder you have, what software you use, PC or mac, it will still require work, time, research, expirementation, etc to figure out what works for you to do what you want to do. As you have read, most everybody has their own solution to get the video to work the way they want it, and they have posted the info here. Try some of the ideas, combine some ideas, see what works for you. It takes time and patience, like a puzzle. Now that I have my preffered way figured out, I can record a project and work the video clips with ease. Ive got everything I need, I can record a show and have the DVD done and burned by the next morning, or I can make a uber fancy movie with greenscreen effects, voiceovers, video effects, you name it. I can do any kind of video/movie project I want with my MG555 for my clients and pull in the cash while they rave about how profesional it is. It just took some time and patience to figure out what worked for me. What im trying to say is you cant expect to be able to just jump into your project and have it be easy, even imovie, the supposed easiest video editing and movie making software solution to date, is not clear cut and easy to use. Making a really, really good movie is allmost always a pain in the @ss, no matter what you read on a camera box about how “easy” it is to make “profesional quality movies” with that product.
Ok, long, repetative story short: invest some time and research, expirement, and you will figure it out. For me… pinnacle studio, the .mod renaming program SDcopy, convertxtodvd, dvdshrink, and IMGburn, are my golden set of software with which I can do anything I want with my .mod video. Lots of other people use totally different software titles, and their projects turn out just as good im sure.
Again dont hate on JVC, no other brand does it any easier i can promise you that. Good Luck, sorry about the long rant
-Andrew
corey

July 13th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
226

Help,
i have a ton of MOD videos from my jvc camera. I have adobe premeiere cs3 but it doesn’t recognize them.

is there an easy way to batch convert them without losing quality?
Kash So

July 14th, 2008 at 10:38 am
227

Corey,

refer to post 156. i had the same problem – the simple programme done erything for me and kept the aspect ratio to 16:9 – and it will do the files in bulk

kash
Joachim

July 15th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
228

I all. Just wanna add that this software works too and it is free. If it needs new codecs it downloads them on-the-fly. What a bless
http://www.nchsoftware.com/prism/

I found this too, but did not try it out (however sounds very promising)
http://www.modconverter.com/
Billy D.

July 21st, 2008 at 10:17 am
229

I’ve converted my jvc everio .MOD files to .MPG using comment 152. Now, I can play the videos in Windows Media Player, but when I import them into Vegas Pro 8 the video shows but the sound is missing. Does anyone have any suggestions.
Aaron

July 24th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
230

My setup: JVC Everio GZ-MG130U, Windows XP, Adobe Premiere CS3, Bundled Cyberlink software

I read through all the posts today, and since I didn’t want to spend $20 on a Quicktime MPEG2 plugin, here’s what worked for me. I wanted to use a file from my camera (.mod) that’s got an aspect ratio of 16:9, with sound, in Adobe Premiere. And I wanted the file to play in Windows Media Player and VLC player.

What I did…
1. Install “Windows Essentials” codecs from snapfiles.com
2. Transfer .MOD files to computer hard drive
3. Use the SDCopy utility (link in an earlier post somewhere) to change the files to MPG. Be sure to check the box that says 16:9.
4. Use the MPEG_Streamclip utility (download link also in an earlier post) to load the new MPG file and save as an MPEG + MP2 AUDIO.
5. Make sure project settings in editing software (Premiere) were set to 16:9.

It seems like a lot of work, but it was faster than using the “Produce” feature on the PowerDirector software that came with the camera to render an entirely new video file. If I missed any of the steps, I’d lose either the widescreen or the audio.

Maybe this will help someone, or maybe another can point out any problems with my “solution.”

-Aaron
Teun

August 5th, 2008 at 11:13 am
231

Oke.. This is the EASIEST way to convert .MOD movies to .Avi (Including sounds) on windows (in fact, the files ARE just avi’s. This is just a MSDOS batch command to convert multiple files at once ):

1. Create a new .txt file in the folder where the .MOD movies are.
2. Rename the file to convert.bat (make sure the .txt disappears)
3. Right click on the file and then click edit
4. Add a single line of code:
rename *.mod *.avi

Now exit the file and save it. Then open it and all .Mod files in the directory will be changed into .avi files.

Ps. If you want to change them back, place this code in the .bat:
rename *.avi *.mod
Teun

August 5th, 2008 at 11:14 am
232

And a little PS: If you want to make them .mpg WITH sounds, just search a good converter and convert the .avi’s to .mpg or whatever you like.
JanetM

August 5th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
233

OMG, this is the answer to my prayers! Just like all above, I have been so frustrated with these .mod files. I have talked to JVC, Cyberlink, and 3 1/2 hrs on the phone with Microsoft last night – no one could help me. JVC even told me that WMM in Vista now supported mod files – so…after spending $130 on Vista, found out, no it does NOT.

Thanks so much Brooce #152 – I downloaded SDcopy, and in 5 minutes edited a test clip – with video AND sound. I have the JVC GZ-MG330 and was trying to edit in WMM. I plan to try Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 11 (#173) in the near future. I cannot thank you enough for saving me more hours of frustation.
Andrew r

August 5th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
234

wow, i need to try that one! now, does this completely preserve all aspect ratios? If so then you and SDcopy will be having a tight race to see which is the favorite. If all aspect ratios stay effective .avi is just about universal, awesome!
thanks again Teun!
Mike W

August 8th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
235

hi
I guess i’m the dumbest here. I bought an everio hdd last year and filmed different things in europe including a wedding. Because I am lost and dont have a clue what I am doing, when i tried to take the files out of the camera, it had created 3 different programs and all the files were all over the place in the 3 different programs, such as files from the wedding which was the longest being some on program 1 , porgram 2 and program 3, so i had to spend a ton of time sorting them out by looking at each one on the screen as some files on program 1 had the same name on say, program 2 or 3 and were from the wedding, so i had to create folders for different events of the wedding. Anyway, now that i got the files where i want them, I have no clue how to make a dvd without leaving a space between every file and its annoying when i watch it on the dvd player because there is about a 2 second pause between every file. I used nero. I dont have a clue what i’m doing so i need your help big time.
thanks.
Ps. It might be hard for most of you to understand what i’m trying to say as it;s hard to explain. Sorry.
Paul

August 10th, 2008 at 10:54 am
236

I have an iMac version 10.5.4. I was unable to get it to open my JVC Everio GZ-MG360 files. I tracked it back to my QuickTime Player not being able to launch. I hit Software Updates from the Apple menu. I agreed to all of the free updates it recommended and now it works fine.

Hope this helps anyone in a similar situation.
Paul
Steve

August 14th, 2008 at 8:44 am
237

If you want to play the video in Windows Media Player you should have version 11 installed. Also the codec AC3 needs to also be installed otherwise you will not get the audio. Just go into Yahoo and search for AC3 download. Good luck!!!
bravio

August 15th, 2008 at 7:08 am
238

I can’t play mpeg 2 files off my everio, cant view them or use the file when placed in the extmov folder.

when changing the extention nam to mod or moi, a message is displayed that now files are now corrupted.

A nice product in terms of nice video layouts and copying but other then tranferring data and playing a file that got created off powerdirecter, and reserting the file back onto the camcorder to play is a waste of space.
Others have said change the ext, but this does not work. PowerDirector is great but is no use if you choose to put back onto the camera, to show others your handy work using the everio as a master copy!! You must copy onto a dvd, and that is not good when trying to make multiple copies a error always appears.
Andrewr

August 17th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
239

@ Bravio

I believe the .mod format is a proprietary encapsulation, as such it is not surprising that you cannot copy video files onto the camera and play them back. At the very least you would need a program that could save your works in the .mod format, I have no clue if such a program exists.
If you really need to get videos you’ve made or edited back onto the camera, I would suggest playing the video off a computer and streaming it into the AV input of the camcorder, where you can record it into the hard drive as if you were recording video. Depending on your settings its possible to incur some quality loss by doing this, but it wont be noticeable on the small LCD screen.
The PowerDirector software bundled with the camera is very poor, I think I speak for a few people when I say it is un-recommended. Easy to use, but limited in features and rather slow on all but the fastest computers.
When people say to edit the extension they are talking about moving a video file from the camcorder to a PC, it does not work the other direction (and wasnt ment to).
Im not sure what you mean about having to copy to a dvd/always getting errors, I can record an event with my everio in the afternoon and have the entire DVD movie complete, copied, disk-labeled, tested, and packaged in cases by the end of that same night. (And then sold $$$ :] )
Hopefully I have answered all of your concerns and If I am wrong on any of the points I apologise, I simply answered to the best of my knowledge. Differences between your camcorder model and mine, differences in software versions, etc. could cause discrepancies.
-Andrew
nick-o

August 17th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
240

After converting the extension to .mpg on my everio it will not play back on media player and in wmm it is half of the first frame scrambled and thats it. Help!
Andrewr

August 18th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
241

Did you try using the procdure in post 231? I havent yet but it seems promising. Did you use SDCopy or did you just edit the extension manually? If you havent tried SDCopy you should it works excellent.
coreey

August 25th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
242

sdcopy works great. thanks all.

anyone have any recommendation on software to edit the video to make it look better?

thanks.
coreey

August 25th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
243

with sdcopy, does it matter if you convert to mpg or avi? is one better than the other?
Iqoair

August 27th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
244

Ok, you guys want an EASY way to rename all your mod files to MP2, or MP4, etc?? Go to the start menu (Vista), type in CMD. Once your in DOS, navigate to the director with avi files with dos commands ( In my case I had to type in , ” cd\users\jason\documents\videos” ) . Once in that director type in, ” ren *.mod to *.mp4 ” or mp2, etc.. whatever you want. Hope that helps!!
Ben

September 9th, 2008 at 5:22 am
245

On a somewhat different topic, I have a JVC MG 330. Can anyone tell me how to get my Millenium OS to recognize the camera as a device after I plug it into the USB port? Thanks
Bob

September 23rd, 2008 at 1:56 pm
246

I came to this page to find out how to use MOD files. In no time I’d succeeded. Thanks for the help.
I can play MOD files in Media Player Classic with no changes. I presume that it’s something to do with the codec (I have a lot of different codecs installed for various reasons)
Changing the extension to MPG works fine too.
I convert MOD to MPG using a free program called SUPER. It not only works fine with no picture loss that I can detect, but it dramatically reduces the size of the file as well. 147,108 KB to 58,940 KB. And SUPER can do batch conversions, so just drop all your MOV files on to it, click ENCODE, and go to bed.
I tried MPEG Streamclip, but couldn’t get it to work. As I already had SUPER, I didn’t persevere with Streamclip.
John

October 5th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
247

alright, been having the same problem with many of the people on this forum, about importing .MOD files (which have been changed into .mpg files) into windows movie player. I tried Marksparks idea of renaming the .MOD into a .WMA, but that still did not allow me to import the file into WMM with the video AND sound.

so basically i jst renamed the files to .avi and it worked straight away. dunno if this helps u guys and gals.
Paul

October 12th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
248

Simply renaming .mod files to .mpg files is NOT a proper conversion. The aspect ratio gets hosed, and you get squashed videos.
How can I convert this proprietary JVC .mod format to a standard .mpg file?
I am ready to return my new JVC camcorder over this issue.
Is there a camcorder I can buy that generates .mpg files?
Brad

October 13th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
249

do what I did… take that work hog back and get a Sony DCR-SR82 and never worry about it again.
AndrewR

October 13th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
250

@ Paul and Brad

Apparently you guys didn’t read any of the posts here, because there are now about 3 or 4 known simple methods and various others for getting the video into a usable format that retains aspect ratio, quality, sound, etc.
Either that, are you are so incompetent with computers and electronics that you have no business touching a camcorder in the first place.
My turnaround time from hitting the pause button at the end of a concert to the time when the finished DVD, complete with menu and all, pops out of my DVD drive is under two hours, and that includes the time it takes me to drive home to my computer. Most of the time is spend during encoding and ISO forming, the process itself requires very little of me other than to get it going and come back when its done. No, I don’t use any of the supplied software, I didn’t when I had a Sony DCR-SR300 either. I switched to the JVC because I wanted better quality, as my needs exceed that of some parent filming their child’s play or whatnot. The Sony DCR had just as poor of quality bundled software as JVC, and on top of that the video quality of the Sony was quite poor in comparison to my JVC MG555.
Maybe you guys should just use the software the camcorder came with, because if you can’t figure out how simple and easy it is to work with .mod files from the info above, you probably never will.
Sorry for being short with you but I have very little patience for people who make comments and ask questions without reading the 50-some odd solutions posted above, and also I get a little irked when people try to recommend going to Sony as a solution. Ive have both and used both in profesional jobs, JVC makes the superior device.
Brad

October 13th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
251

what you don’t understand, apparently, is nobody wants a solution… nobody bought it to have to learn a way to convert anything. The solution is dont’ buy it!
AndrewR

October 13th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
252

I disagree, by the looks of the 250 some posts above, there are many people who want a solution, besides how many people view this page and get a solution without posting about it? And how many people find solutions on other sites entirely? Yes I think its safe to say many people want a solution. If you didn’t want one, what did you come here for?
You don’t have to convert it at all if you don’t want to, a lot of people have posted conversion programs and if thats what works for them thats great, but the only converting involved with my process is convertxtodvd taking the video files and turning them into DVD files. Even if you are editing, all you have to do is use SDCopy to have the file extensions properly renamed so that aspect ratio sticks, then the files work in any editor. The files themselves have NOT been converted in any way in that process.
Like I said before, if you are unwilling to learn or computer illiterate to the point that you can’t make simple work out of the .mod files, use the bundled software. It doesn’t matter what brand you have either way you are going to have to either accept and use the bundled software or learn how to work with it in a different program of your choice. Have you not tried the SDCopy software? In a couple clicks it makes the .mod files into .mpg or .avi that functions no different than any other .mpg or .avi file in any video editor of your choice, aspect ratio and all.
If you are beyond helpess with computers, hard disk camcorders, or both, then you probably shouldnt be using one. If you have to, then maybe you should get a camcorder that writes directly to the mini DVD disks. Sure you will be severely limited in recording time, quality, etc., but it doesnt involve a computer in any way and if thats all you can handle then I guess there really was a good reason for companies to produce mini dvd camcorders after all.
Seriously, this isn’t even 1/5th as complicated or time consuming as the days of DV tape camcorders.
Bob

October 13th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
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A refreshing posting AndrewR. I wondered what the hell a .MOD file was, found this site, and had a solution in minutes. So I posted that info.
I was a bit bewildered by others who still couldn’t do it despite all the information here.
It didn’t occur to me that some people don’t want to know how easy it is, but just promote a different company over the JVC offering.
For the record, I too find the JVC a good camcorder, and I’ve got one of the fairly unsophisticated ones.
Working with .MOD files is just not that hard guys. I found that out by reading the posts on this site.
Bob

October 13th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
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In answer to Ben. I don’t use Millenium OS, but I had the same problem, how to get the PC to recognize the device. I found out by trial and error. Plug in the USB and turn on the camcorder. On the camcorder a menu appears, Select “Playback on PC”. It doesn’t start playing back, but a new Removable Hard Disk appears in “My Computer”. Then just use it like any other storage device.
Guantan

October 15th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
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Hi All,

part of my job:

To video sports action/training and at the end of the session, have the clips copied immediately onto subjects(usually student) individual’s laptop or thumb drive.

The problem – some laptop’s window Media player play the clips without problem while some played without audio and others just don’t work at all. I’ve the feeling that laptop/Pc with different codec and different version of window player provide different output.

We go for HDD camera for their easy download of video clips, but ended up more work if the most commonly installed window media player could not 100% played the clip of .MOD origin. Its a challenge when the clips need to be dispense to a wide group of individual with different PC’s configuration. comments and solution most wellcome. Tks
AndrewR

October 16th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
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Hi Guantan,
If I were you I would perhaps try using the program SDCopy (linked in several posts above) Its free and requries no installation, and it works quite simply. You use it to do two things in one step: 1) copy the files off the camcorder onto a hard drive or other medium and 2) it properly renames the .mod extension to an extension of your choice and makes nessesary adjustments to maintain the aspect ratio of your video. The most common practice is to have it rename the .mod files to .mpg, but in your case you may want to have it use .avi instead, it seems to work well with windows media players that way. So basically instead of copy/pasting the files off the camcorder to their hard drive, you run this program and it copy and pastes the files onto their drive much the same as you would yourself, in the same amount of time. the difference is in the process it properly renames the extensions and then the files play correctly in windows media player. the SDCopy program is tiny, and since it require no installation you could easily put in on the camcorder’s hard drive, then it is always there and accessable for you when you hook the camcorder up to the kids computers.
hope that helps
-Andrew
Guantan

October 16th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
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Tks Andrew,

Appreciate your suggestion. It will be of great help especially there is no power supply and wireless internet access in most of the field I’m working. Regards Guantan.
sulivan03

October 16th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
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I usually use Aiseesoft Mod Video converter to convert Mod to mpg, mpeg, avi, wmv, etc. With it you can easily convert your digital harddisk camcorder mod to avi and other popular video formats.
Just free download it and have a try.
http://www.aiseesoft.com/mod-video-converter.html
Peter

October 23rd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
259

I have an Everio GZ-MG360 and wish to transfer many hours worth of .MOD files back onto the camera from an external hardrive in order to re-capture them using iMovie ‘08 on my Mac. I transfered about 25 hours of footage onto an external drive in order to edit with Cyberlink PowerDirector, and then deleted the files from my camera. I later found out that iMovie ‘08 is compatible with the camera and will download the files quickly and easily from the camera for editing on the Mac platform, which I MUCH prefer!. So my question is, is there any way to transfer these recordings back to the camera in a way that the camera can read? (when I just drag and drop them to the camera icon they don’t show up on the camera viewfinder for playback, subsequently iMovie cant see them either)

Thanks for any help you can give me
Peter

October 23rd, 2008 at 5:39 pm
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Never Mind, I figured it out. The trick is to keep all folders on the camera intact, with some video, then ADD the .MOD files to that folder, rather than deleting all video from the camera and then copying back the files in new folders. It’s working great and iMovie is importing the old files from the camera as I write.

Thanks
Jorge

November 10th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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You’ve changed the extension from MOD to MPG and although you get video, you don’t get sound. Here you go: http://www.mediacodec.org/

Simply go to that page, click on ‘direct link’ (its a single line hyperlink) on the right column, download the setup.exe file, run it, and you won’t even have to change your extension. It will play your MOD on Windows Media Player, sound and all.

May the Swartz be with you all.
Nicey

November 12th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
262

OK. So I’m not really into downloading converters and such because it kinda scares me. BUT, I have figured out a way to convert .mod files from my JVC Everio to a QuickTime Movie that can be viewed, made into a DVD, and edited in Final Cut. It’s a bit lengthy, but here is the process that worked for me.

*I opened iMovie.
Nicey

November 12th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
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JVC Everio .mod file converted to a QuickTime movie, and can be edited in Final Cut

If you’re like me, and you don’t like downloading weird converters and such, then try this lengthy, but useful process.

Here it is:
first thing you do is create a folder on your desktop or someplace
*Open iMovie
-create/name a new project
-plug in JVC Camcorder
-iMovie notices the JVC, and automatically imports the clips
-Drag the clips (in any order you like) to the top, middle screen (screen says drag files here)
-highlight you project name in the far left screen
-now click share at the top
-now click export Movie
-save it in the folder you created in the first step

*Open Final Cut
-import movie from the folder you created

VOILA!!!

I really hope this helped! The sound, and video should all be there.
-
fish

November 20th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
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i now renamed the .MOD to.MPG and still i can’t export anything when using adobe premiere elements 4.0

it only works when i give it the .AVI extension
…i finally got the info i need !! thx for this info you all, really nice
Greg

November 20th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
265

I use a Mac. I need to convert MOD file into mp4 can anyone suggest a program to do this? the camera i bought a long time ago is the JVC Everio Hard Disk camcorder GZ-MG37U. I simply need to change it into mp4 format. Please advise
chandler

November 21st, 2008 at 9:15 am
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by putting all the .MOD files all together to make a .MPG file would you be able to modify that file later on. for example coz i have 24 .MOD file and i want to modify each one of them in a .mpg format i was wondering would i have to convert them individual or could i covert them all together??
i.nconspicuo.us

November 21st, 2008 at 2:28 pm
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Great -

I can’t remember for sure, but I think I may have seen a post about MOD file conversion on the Mac at http://macgotme.com/ try checking there.
jeff

November 22nd, 2008 at 7:54 am
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i use isquint to convert to mp4 on my mac, i just changed the .mod to .mpg and converted it, the result squishes the aspect ratio but it plays in imovie and should be able to go to an ipod without any problems, what a headache this is though….

screw you jvc
Piotr

November 22nd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
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As Bruce said :
“There is a free program called “Streamclip” at the following site:
http://www.squared5.com that converts MOD to MPEG

I tried it and it worked on my Windows XP.

Its available for MAC also. You also need either QTime with MPEG2 codecs, (small cost) or “Altermative QTime” which is free. There are links on the squared5 site. I used Alternative QTime, and to load the latest version needed to load an older version, both were 12Mb. Hence you will need an hour or so to get things running.”

It’s great ! After converted I’ve still great quality, and I can drop that converted files (I convert to AVI always) in Windows Movie Maker Timeline !
8787

December 3rd, 2008 at 6:13 am
270

I tried to change my files to mpg, however, my files are not listed as name.mod or name.mpg. how can I change them to mpg? when I look at my folder in the details list, it is just the name. I use windows xp.

thanks
8787
andrewr

December 4th, 2008 at 4:53 am
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Hi 8787,
I highly reccomend using the free program SDCopy
http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=280.0;id=153
It does a much better job than you can by renaming the files yourself. When you rename them yourself you will run into issues with aspect ratios and time/date stamps. This program takes care of that and renames the files to the extension of your choice while copying them off the camera onto your hard drive. Its really small and easy to use.
Good Luck!
-Andrew
Chooie

December 10th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
272

Hey nothing for me is working and this is hard!
I got some .MOD files
that i need to open with Adobe premiere Pro cs3 but idk how to convert them nor whci extenstion to convert them too :[
Please help. It’s a big project thats counting on my grade.
TeacherLady

December 12th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
273

Thanks for all of this great information! You really saved my butt. I am trying to make a video for our school and I don’t have the software that came with the camera on the school computer. It took me a while to find software download sites that my district doesn’t block (#$%*^$ district computer folks!) but once I did, I was able to get the files converted and download the codecs to get them into WMM. Thanks heaps!
TooMuchTimeonmyHands

December 14th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
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Here is what I do, use the cyber link software to burn the DVD-RW and then copy the TS files from the dvd to your My Videos directory and now they play anywhere. If your really hard on time when it’s done rendering before it starts copying to DVD just press control alt delete and close the program and the files will still be in the My Documents\MakeDiskVideo directory and then just copy them to your My Videos folder.

Anyway that’s my two cents.
YesMan

December 17th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
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What a crock of BS. I wouldn’t be suprised if this post is deleted so you won’t be exposed as a selfish loser giving false information. AVS5you sucks, contrary to your suggestion. It sucks so bad, I doubt you use it. Anyone with a blog knows that the “converting MOD files” link is a way for this boring blog to make money. Let’s see what google says about you violating their terms of service.
Luci

December 19th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
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I was looking to see if there was some better Hard DRiver editing software available and came across this forum. I thought it might be worth adding a note about how I’ve dealt with it. I have a JVC Everio bought in the states in Jan, and I use Ulead Video Studio 10 on Vista and XP. The easiest way to get the stuff into the PC is to copy and paste the MOD files from the Everio when it’s recognised as a networked drive- when they appear in the PC they are recognised as Windows Media files. I then import them to my video library from Video Studio and edit as normal. It’s a bit of a faff but it does work. Good luck !
Luci

December 19th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
277

Sorry i forgot to add – when you’ve finished you can save the edited video as mpg or whatever….
Russ

December 19th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
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I am an entery level digital camera person and I am disapointed at how difficult it is to record a simple movie and play in back on the computer.

What is so difficult about designing a camera that records in a format that Windows Media player is capable of displaying.

I am returning this camera to the store in the morning, and sending a harsh note to JVC that will have absolutly no impact on thier decision making process.
i.nconspicuo.us

December 19th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
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Haha… great line Russ.

I too wish that a letter to JVC would help make them use a more friendly format, but we all know that they really don’t give a rats ass. They just want to get the next camcorder out there ASAP and don’t care how easy or hard it is for the end user to use.
Andrew R

December 19th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
280

haha whatever, you poor saps. doing what i want or need to with my jvc is super easy thanks to SDCopy, so i’m going to throw out there that you just don’t have what it takes to use nice equipment like this because you are not willing to learn one or two simple things and so its probably for the best that you bring it back to the store and then I can go buy it at open box price. Then with one of the cameras, I will make a video of how easy it is to use the other one xD jvc, or any other brand for that matter, cannot wipe your ass for you. Either learn to use the fancy toy you bought, or don’t buy one at all, but don’t come here bitching about how crappy you think it is just because you are among some of the few who refuses to spend a little bit of time researching and playing with the device to learn how to use it.
use SDCopy, with two clicks it puts the files wherever you want and in essence reveals them to be the nearly universal MPEG2 video clips they are. a couple more clicks in windows vista DVD Maker and tada, you got a DVD. Nothing to it. Or open them in movie maker or any other editing software, play them in media player. it doesnt get much easier than that. if you can find your way to this forum and make a post in it, you have far more computer skills than are required to use a JVC camcorder. you just need to take 3 minutes, and learn how to do it.
but for you two, dont bother. I’m really hoping somebody bought the new hi-def model and brings it back right away so i can pick it up for cheap =P
Russ

December 20th, 2008 at 5:13 am
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Andrew, Thanks for your comment.
We may have a fundamental misunderstanding here. To me a computer is a tool get get things done not the end result. I don’t want to play little games or go through multiple steps to accomplish a task. I insist that software and things like camcorders are easy “one step” operations or I get a different one. I would suspect the people who design things like camcorders are computer geeks and enjoy playing the little games required to convert a file into a useable format. I do not. Reference my first statement “the computer is a tool not the end result”.
Your response says “it doesnt get much easier than that”…yes it could. The camera could allow you to select a recording format or convert file automatically. I will return this fine piece of technology requiring a computer geek with time to research and play with and get one that is much easier. JVC would sell a lot more of these if it was tailored to the demographic with no time or desire to research and play but lots of money.
Andrew R

December 20th, 2008 at 9:51 am
282

I agree, not necessarily with all your termanology but for the most part it is true that people want and expect different things out of technology.
I would suggest then that you might be interested in looking at products by Sony. Sony’s bundled software is no better than JVC’s, and Sony’s camcorders are not without their share of issues either but they do record in plain, un-encapsulated MPEG2 which *should* play in windows media player provided you have an MPEG2 decoder plugin, which most out of the box computers do. If not, you can find one online easy enough. Windows media player can play any video format that it has a codec or decoder for, and while it comes with many it does not have ALL codecs for all formats. There is a codec available online for WMP so that it can read and play .mod files without problems. I believe a link to it is somewhere in the posts above. All I mean by that is no matter what it is possible to have any camcorder record in any format and still end up not playing in WMP because it can only play what it has codecs for. You do, however, significantly better your odds of having it work when you buy something that uses a more popular format.
In the end though what you are reffering to as being “easier” is anything that records in one of the formats that WMP all ready has codecs for on your computer, which is not “much easier” by any standards I know of.
The only thing thats really any “easier” to speak of are the camcorders that record directly to DVDs, which are terribly flawed themselves with their limited recording time and lack of editing. I’m sorry to say there is no “perfect” solution, but Sony tries hard to suit the needs of those who want as few steps as possible so that may be your best bet. Just don’t forget neither JVC nor Sony nor Cannon, Panisonic, or any other brand builds their devices with the direct intent of you watching the files on windows media player. The various brands really intend nothing more than for you to use the bundled software included with the device. If they play in WMP with the standard codecs that WMP has on hand thats an extra bonus.
good luck and I hope you find what works for you
Lisa

December 22nd, 2008 at 8:33 am
283

Buy a PC if you want life to be easier with your JVC .MOD files. I just wanted to be able to view/save my movies as I am not into editing them, etc… just wanted to remember when my baby was little.

It was a nightmare on the MAC. Bought a cheap Dell and the files open right up, no problem at all.

Good Luck!
caty

December 24th, 2008 at 1:15 am
284

Mod Converter for Mac Mod Converter for Mac is an excellent Mac Mod converter software which can convert video formats from one to another with perfect output quality and high conversion speed for Mac OS X users. It supports all popular video formats including MOD, FLV, MKV, WMV, ASF, MPEG1, MPEG2, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, MOV, AVI, M2TS, MPEG TS/TP (for HD Video), M4V, etc.
http://www.modvideoconverter.net/
big dan

December 26th, 2008 at 1:56 am
285

http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=280.0;id=153 thanks booce this works awesome,
joe b

December 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
286

Well, I must be the one in one million that can’t get this to work. I have read through most of the post on this thread. I have tried post number 7 and 8, downloaded and converted using software mentioned in post 152 (sd scan) and I am still having no luck. Running vista, I can see all the files have been changed to mpg (I made sure the hide extensions for known file types box is unchecked.) And windows media player will only play audio with no video. Any solutions?
Rollo

December 27th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
287

For those wanting to just make a DVD, the programs “SUPER” or DVDFlick work flawlessly. They are a front end GUI to ffmpeg, a command line program that can change any video format to any different video format. Having used DVD Santa, Power Producer, on and on it goes, they always seem to mismatch the voice, make bad dvd’s but ffmpeg with it’s front ends have never failed. You can drag and drop a .mod file into DVDFlick and with one click of the button and nothing else to rename or convert, have it recognize and convert a .mod to a dvd with .ifo’s .vob’s and play on any stand alone dvd player or computer software player. Just set DVDFlick in it’s prefrences to NTSC instead of PAL as this program was made over seas, set the size of the dvd (to the 4.3 gig). You can also make menus, loop to the beginning when ended, burn to ISO, file or disk. These programs are free, not just free to try.
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/download_splash.cfm/super
http://www.dvdflick.net/
Andrew R

December 27th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
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Joe,
try having the SDCopy program rename them to .avi instead of .mpg. Also you might try the stuff from post #261. Good luck!
steve

December 28th, 2008 at 6:20 am
289

I tried renaming the file from .mod to .mpg only one of my videos played the other 3 crashed windows media player. And played in Power DVD with no sound. I’m going to try power director express. Anyone else have a problem with the rename?
Issei Yakamoto

December 28th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
290

My wife has the Everio 120Gb FullHD Camcorder. And after some testing with TMPGEnc without proper results, I installed Cyberlink Powerproducer 7 Ultra and Windows Essential Codec Pack, copied the MOD from the Everio HD to a local disc using no special software, loaded the MOD file, pressed ‘produce’ and created some MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files which i could burn and/or play.

I am testing with some other recordings done with the Everio, but so far it looks good.

Ish
Neil from Canada

December 29th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
291

I’m running WinXP. I tried numerous suggestions (eg. conversion tools like Prism, renaming files .mod to .mpg, etc.) from this thread to get the .MOD files to play in WinMediaPlayer (WMP), but was unsuccessful.

Matthew’s post #213 worked for me to get the .mod files to play in WMP without conversion or renaming files.

In order to get the Win Movie Maker (WMV) to successfully import the video files, I did the following:
1. use the SDCopy utility to rename files to .mpg.
2. in WMV, enable ffdshow video codec by using “Tools” pull-down menu, select “Options” and check “ffdshow”.
Then, I was able to embed my everio video content into WMV movies/slideshows.
K Anne

January 9th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
292

Neil, there is no option for “ffdshow” in my options on WMM….Please help, everything is working correctly except i cannot import the files into movie maker! I am using Windows XP.

I also tried SD copy but they still wont import.

K
The_CHAMP

January 11th, 2009 at 6:02 am
293

Awesome technique guys………..jus rename..!!!
Thanx !!!!!
K Anne

January 12th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
294

SORTED!! Just use Windows Media Classic and open the MOD, then pause, then save as, and put “.avi” at the end of whatever you call it. This turns it into an avi and allows import into WMM…
Jukka

January 18th, 2009 at 11:58 am
295

Great, short instructions. Got the videos reformatted, this was just what I was looking for!
relienttones

January 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
296

For those of you that said that all you have to do is change the extension, you are only partially correct. Not all programs will play it back or import it if you just edit the extension. I ran into that when I was attempting to edit a video with Adobe Premier and several other programs. For those you will actually have to convert the file.
mac flv converter

January 21st, 2009 at 5:27 am
297

an excellent Mac Mod converter software which can convert video formats from one to another with perfect output quality and high conversion speed for Mac OS X users.
Jeff

January 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 am
298

I’ve been thinking about getting one of these camcorders and I have a couple of questions.

Does a separate MOD file get created each time you pause or stop recording? The reason why I ask is that DV and HDV end up as a single large file which you then have to split into “scenes” using software. But if MOD files are already in 1 file per scene then a splitting procedure wouldn’t be necessary.

Also does SSDCopy actually extract the date and time that the recording was made? If so, does it get the date and time from the MOD’s MPEG data structures or just by looking at the filesystem’s file creation date? Also what does it do with the extracted date and time – does it just add it to the name of the file or does it also change any of the filesystem’s created/modified dates to agree with the extracted values?
phill

January 26th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
299

I tried to convert all my *.mod files to *.mpg they seem to play in window media player. now i find the sound quality has gone to pot!
It is all choppy and broken up! what to do now to fix this!???

i know that the *.MOI file is the little added info that the put on the file to read it correctly. I did change the names also from original name..

any help!!!

email me…!
Fenix

January 29th, 2009 at 9:49 am
300

Hey!!!
Who can help me to convert .tod files from my camera into something like .avi .mpg or etc…
Where can I get such a converter for free???

Please leave links!!!
Thanks!
cusin

February 1st, 2009 at 6:43 am
301

Dear All,
wasting my time on a camcorder JVC GZ-MG330 I found a sofware called video suit pro xp which looks to solve my/our problem. My real problem was not editing the video but to record it on a disk (dvd or cd) and play it on my divx player in the living room. It can convert to a many kind of formats, like avis, mpegs, etc. So far I think this software helps me. The software also has editing service but I am too noob at the moment to tell you anything about it.
Hope I could help to you.
Nikki

February 5th, 2009 at 12:08 am
302

Thank you so much this advice helped more than the info that came with the cam corder! I thought I was the only one you guys saved me a lot of head aches.
Johan

February 8th, 2009 at 9:56 am
303

I was amazed, just bought JVC Vidcam and I install the programs. The Power software doesn’t work with my xp, or it is large and distorted and nothing happens when I click the icons. Finally my lap could read the storage in the cam and i could copy the files. Thanks to this blog I could just change the extension to .mpg and it seem to work well, though color loss and some quality loss evident. I tried a MOD Converter: Aiseesoft MOD but it compressed it so much it was just pixelation (10-15 x lighter)
Dont recommend that program, besides the say they use paypal but paypal app dont support the REGNOW payment. Suggested to avoid REGNOW.
Luke

February 8th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
304

http://www.squared5.com/ worked great for me with Quicktime Pro & the mpeg-2 plug-in – thoroughly recommended!
jamie

February 11th, 2009 at 3:40 am
305

It may be obvious to some, but where is the ‘Produce’ button. I have tried most of the above but still can’t get this .mod file to work in an editable format
mlltamayo

February 13th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
306

hi! thanks to your tip on SDcopy. it saved me much time to convert my mod files to mpg or avi. however, i still can’t import my converted files to WMM. i’ve already checked the ffdshow but this error still appears.

C:\Documents and Settings\lhois\My Documents\from sd\SD_VIDEO\PRG001\Copy of MOV04F.Mpg could not be imported. An interface has too many methods to fire events from

someone please help. or recommend to me a different free movie editing software to use. thanks in advance!
John

February 17th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
307

I have been using 2 Everio cameras for nearly a year now. I use the Cyberling software that comes with the cameras as software like Windows Media player display the widecreen aspect as 4:3 and figures are like sticks. Same with Roxio and Windows Movie maker. When making DVDs with Cyberlink’s Power Director Express, accept the default settings and it takes you to to Cyberlink Power Producer. Click on the preferences icon then video/audio and select Smart Fit. I find this works best, rather than selecting a specific quality and will do Video up to 4 hours in lengthe.
Andrew

February 18th, 2009 at 2:52 am
308

PLEASE HELP!
I have been backing up my .mod files to a NAS box on my wireless network and all the files have become corrupt. (In hindsight I am attributing this to copying such huge files wirelessly). The files are exactly the same size as the original files (which I no longer have) but when played they are extremely jerky and basically unwatchable.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I do not want to lose these precious videos!
Cheers
John

February 19th, 2009 at 12:19 am
309

Have you copied some of them back to the hard drive on your PC and see if they work OK on that.

Use the Cyberlink software that came with the camera to play them eg Cyberlink Director. I also use the KMPlayer to play the MOD files. This is a very flexible player where you can manuallly set the aspect ratio to normal 4:3 or widescreen 16:9 which I use amongst others. You can download it from cnet at http://cnettv.cnet.com/ Art bottom of screen click on downloads then search for KMPlayer and then follow directions to download and install.
John

February 19th, 2009 at 12:27 am
310

Ans to 305. Jamie, open Power Director. File Import the mod filses. Drag to the timeline and add all the effects, then at the top left of the screen there is a big buttton with Produce on it. You then get the choice of produce to file or disc. File gives you loads of different options for files. To disc closes Power Director and opens Power Producer so don’t panic, but I always save the project BEFORE pressing the Produce button. Once producer opens set up the menu system. In OPtions then video/audio tab, select Smart Fit option before going to the final burn disc screen. I do find that you have to have a strict process/series of actions to go through every time to ensure it all works OK. I do find the Cyberlink help files very confusing and pretty useless so have learned by trial and error.
Berry

February 19th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
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after i save the file from MOD to MPG, how can i send it via email or upload it to youtube? i have one file that is 324MB’s and another that is 1.5GB’s. please advise bcuz i’m hating my JVC Everio at the moment… i’m starting to feel like it was a waste of money!
Andrew-R

February 20th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
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@ Berry
I’m not sure what you mean by saving from MOD to MPG… o.0
what program are you using?
I think I am understanding the rest of your question and your issue has nothing to do with the camcorder itself. It kinda bugs me when people dont know how to do something so they blame the device.
Anyways, as you are aware your videos are way to big to be sent via email or uploaded to youtube. You need to convert them to a smaller file type like DivX or wmv. How you do that depends on what program you are using (which is why I asked).
Windows Movie Maker does a nice job, its easy to use and any windows XP/Vista user will all ready have it.
Berry

February 20th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
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to ANDREW-R
i am not blaming my camcorder for my lack of knowing how to download the videos i have on it in order for me to send it out, but all i’m saying is that since i can not figure out how to do that, i feel like me buyin the camcorder was a waste of money…why buy something if you dont know how to use it, right???? that’s all i’m saying….. now, when i download the videos from the camcorder to my computer, it saves it under the file extension MOD…i’m assuming that’s what came with the camcorder. i was able to change the MOD file name to a WMV and a MPEG extension, but that didn’t help me in being able to share my videos with the family. Yes, i have vista and i tried to use their movie maker along with Power Producer and Power Director Express, but to no avail. i tried to condense the file and make it a zip file, but that did not condense it enough. please advise. thank you for your time.
Andrew-R

February 20th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
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sorry about being testy before, un-called for I know and totally unnesesary, I apologise.
dont worry, I dont think you will find your camcorder to be a waste of money, at least I hope not. It took me a fair amount of searching and tinkering to figure out what works for me to get what I want out of mine and I even researched the .mod issue before i purchased.
So you were able to mabe wmv’s out of the video and they are still too large? In that case they may simply be to long, how many minutes of video do you have per clip? I guess a better question is what is your final goal for your videos? The difference comes like this:
Windows Movie Maker can crush your video’s size down into less than 1 MB per minute. Some easy math, most email sites like hotmail allow to send up to 10 MB per email. Therefore, you *could* send a max of 10 minutes of video to somebody by email, maybe a fuzz more if you compress it. The catch? Your video quality is gonna be VERY poor, 320×240 pixels at 15 frams per minute. ouch. But, it would work IF you only wanted to send someone a short clip of a brief event.
What windows movie maker reffers to as “VHS Quality Video” is gonna up you to 640×480 and 30 FPM, much more bearable but your gonna fit 1.5-2 minutes of that tops into an email. Honestly, most video is just to large to send by email, period. Even if you do squish it down, your family will get a very small, poor quality video when its done. In some cases, maybe thats acceptable, it depends on what you need/want. But as a general rule, video is too big to be emailed. DVD quality video with wma runs 23 MB per minute.
Youtube usually accepts anything up to 100 MB so you can upload a fairly decent amount of video to there…But for the family you might have to mail them DVD’s. More info on what you want to do with your videos and I can tell you more about how to acomplish your goals =)
Berry

February 20th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
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no problems man, just wanted to make sure we were on the same page! no hard feelings… what i’m trying to use my camcorder for is this: my wife if prego and i want to send the family video of the ultrasounds and possibly the delivery and the kids once they are old enough to start playing and carrying on. the videos that i have are 1 min, 8 min, 12 min, and maybe 30 min or so… thanks for your help!
John

February 21st, 2009 at 12:04 am
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If you register with http://www.yousendit.com, You can send a single file up to 100 MB for free. Once installed, just send the file as an email attachment. It goes to a new “Yousendit outbox” (I’m using Outlook). The large file is uploaded to a YouSendIt server, then an email with your message plus information on how to access the file is sent to the recipient who ollows instructions to download it from YouSendIt. The file is available for 7 days before being deleted. I find that for the best mpeg2 quality it will do about 2 minutes of video, but you can use Cyberlink Software to make lower quality files and get longer video. There are 6 or 7 different quality levels available. If you pay a subscription, you can send multiple files and larger, but when you get to GBs, burn to a DVD or save to a pen drive and mail is probably the better choice.
Kali

February 26th, 2009 at 6:45 am
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Hi i dont know how to rename the file type as it wont let me!!! i knw absolutely nothing about computers!!! so any help would be appreciated!! thanks!!!
Melinda

February 27th, 2009 at 7:08 am
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I am having the same problems with my gz-mz230 HDD. I downloaded the Prism software and used it to try to convert but it still has no sound. Can anyone tell me how to fix this or what I am doing wrong? Thanks!!!!!
John

February 27th, 2009 at 11:01 am
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317. First ensure that you can see the file extensions ie .mod. Right click a single file select rename. The filename is highlighted. Select only the extension and overtypemod with mpg. If you have a lot to do you can use a program that will do batch rename. I use a free download called irfanview which can be downloaded from http://www.download.com/1770-20_4-0.html?query=irfan&tag=srch&searchtype=downloads&filterName=platform%3DWindows&filter=platform%3DWindows
though I have not used it on video files as I am more than happy using Cyberlink Director and Cyberlink Producer to edit my video and make mpeg files and burn discs.
John

February 27th, 2009 at 11:06 am
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318 Melinda. are all your other sounds working ie playing a DVD or CD? If not check that your sounds are not muted.
If other sounds are OK, then there are quite a few things that could be wrong. If you play the files on the camera, does the sound work. If you import files into the software that cam with your camera, does the sound work?
Melinda

February 27th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
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I have tried to rename the files by changing them to .mpg but they still dont work…no sound. Yes I have sound with everything else and I can play back on the software that JVC provided. But I am unable to share vidoes with family b/c they dont have the software that came with the camcorder. I am not going to be doing any editing or fancy stuff with them just want to be able to play it using Windows media or Nero. The sound works on the camera too.
John

February 28th, 2009 at 1:17 am
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I video in wide screen and for some reason, with Vista and Windows Media they always display in conventional 4:3 as the codecs (code for decoding them) are not available in windows media player and they use the next best thing, and although I get tall thin figures on the screen, I do get sound.
I have successfully used 2 free players to play .mod files exactly as downloaded. They are the KMPlayer that I prefer and Media Player Classic. Both can be downloaded for free from the cnet download site that I use. The cnet download site is http://www.download.com/windows/ and unlike Windows Media, you can manually vary both video and sound.
You might also want to think about installing the latest drivers for your PC and ensuring everything from the Microsoft update site that needs updating has been.
Andrew-R

March 1st, 2009 at 9:42 am
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I recommend using SDCopy to rename your files to .avi, works well for me. My videos play in the correct aspect ratio with sound in windows media player. SDCopy fixes some things involving aspect ratio and time/date stamps when it renames your files. I would not manually rename files by hand because you will run into issues. SDCopy is free and is linked in some posts above. Ref. Post 271 and 261
Guantan

March 1st, 2009 at 6:37 pm
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321 Melinda,

I understand your problem(qurie iin post 255).
I faces the same problem even after renaming to MPG.
Out of the ten laptop/PC tested on, 3 unit will always played without sound, the other seven played perfectly even without renaming.
I recommend you get your family to download Essential Codec Pack from the internet. They solved the problem on the 3 units of PC without renaming.
Melinda

March 3rd, 2009 at 6:59 am
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I finally got it working. Using the Cyberlink program. Thank you for all your help.

Now I have another problem…when I play a DVD in my player I have no sound. I can play a music CD and have sound but no sound with DVD. Any suggestions or where I can post this to get help?
Hal

March 7th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
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I need help desperately. I have JVC Everio with Power Director software. I backed a video to external drive and was able to view until a few days ago. Now, I pull up the file but the timeline segments are there without picture. The file shows a lot of MB content, so I know the video is there – but I can’t pull up and keep getting error message: “an error occurred when opening this media file”.
Can someone please help me with this – I get no answer from JVC….
John

March 9th, 2009 at 11:42 am
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Does the external drive still have the same drive letter as previously? eg if when you backed it up and the drive was H, and subsequently because you had removed or added a storage device and the drive is no G or I or etc… then you will get an error message, and you have to point Power Director to the correct drive letter.
Only other thing I can think of at the moment is that the file has been corrupted.
Can you see the file in Windows Explorer?
JAMIE

March 10th, 2009 at 10:02 am
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I WANT TO CREATE A DVD FROM MY JVC HARD DRIVE CAM CORDER, I AM GETTING REALLY STRESSED BECUASE IT WILL NOT OPEN ANY OF THE VIDEO CLIPS I HAVE RECORDED INTO WINDOW MOVIE MAKER
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME
I HAVE ALSO TRIED TO CONVERT THE FILES IN TO A MPG FROM A MOD
BUT THESE HASN’T WORK, SO IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFULL
PLEASE PLEASE HELP
Nick

March 10th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
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In reference to Luke’s comment

“http://www.squared5.com/ worked great for me with Quicktime Pro & the mpeg-2 plug-in – thoroughly recommended!”

I totally agree! I am using a JVC Everio GZ-MG630AU (from Future Shop in Canada) for a job and this .mod format is bullshit! I am using Final Cut Express on a Mac for editing, and have been reaching dead ends for a while. Using MPEG Streamclip (available at the above link) with that plug-in is a great solution. You can export to pretty much any format you can think of.

For anyone else who’s using FCE and wondering how to convert files to avoid having to render them over and over, here’s something I found from a discussion in Apple Support that solved that problem too:

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If you’re working with standard DV in the USA, use Apple DV/DVCPRO – NTSC compression.
Frame size 720 x 480
Frame rate 29.97
Sound 48kHz

(This assumes you’ve selected DV-NTSC in Easy Setup.)

///

You would open a new project, then go to Final Cut Express, and Easy Setup to select DV-NTSC. Then import the clips you converted to that same format. That should let you use your video clips without the annoying rendering process. It feels like a lot of work, and I would definitely return this Everio camcorder if it was an option. What an idiotic choice for a format.

I also tried AVS Video Converter and it also has many options for conversion. I wasn’t able to figure out how to use it to get files I didn’t have to render once in FCE, but for the average user it will likely do the job. Hope this helps
Gentry

March 10th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
330

It seems I’ve tried most everything, and most everything will either fail or work the first time then fail the next time I try it. Yesterday, I changed the the .MOD to a .mpg. Movie Maker was completely happy to cooperate with the file and accepted it without any troubles. Today, when I was going to use it to compress multple files, since I didn’t have access to PowerDirector (Does PowerDirector only install on one computer? It didn’t work right the first time so I took it to a different computer and it worked. When I tried to reinstall it on my homecomputer it wanted a purchase code which JVC didn’t give me.), it said J:\Test Manual\We Made Pictures Scene Two.mpg could not be imported. An interface has too many methods to fire events from. I don’t use Windows Movie Maker that much because it’s such a hassle but I don’t understand why it would work yesterday and not today.

Normally I use Premiere for all of my editing, but it never wants to accept my files. I’ve changed the .MODs to every thinkable format and the ones that work only play video. I installed the disc, hoping the decoder might work but it didn’t seem to change anything. I put the files into PowerDirector and exported them into an AVI file and Premiere worked just fine with them after that. Is there any easier way to get Premiere to work with these files?

Any help with any of these questions will be much appreciated. I’ve tried most of the suggestions here with little to no luck. I use Windows XP just incase that’s useful.
Christine

March 14th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
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Does anyone know how to make these files viewable on quicktime? Or know how to transfer the clips onto iMovie?! I understand changing the files to other things but it’s still not letting me import the clips onto my imovie. help! please!
jc

March 15th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
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Hello ,

I still have all my file in my everio cam, can anyone advise me what is the best softaware to download them in my conputer , I tried the software that comes with my evrio but it sucks because of the mod. file format., Im not a technical person , I jusy want a softaware that you can drag and drop thanks in advance
Liz

March 16th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
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Post #8 .. Vignesh

Thank You !!!!!!!
Fantastic Instructions and sooo easy .. Im a happy girl : )
corey

March 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
334

Hi

I have a jvc gz-mg130u and have some questions.
Is the only file I need to pull of the camera the mpg file? There is a mod file attached to each mpg, any need for that?
Is there a way to improve the video?

What file on the camera should videos be saving to? i found mine in a file called SD, but I have no sd card? Is that where they should be?
John

March 17th, 2009 at 12:08 am
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I use two Everio Cameras, my Dad’s and mine and regularly make mpg2 files and dvds of Rugby Games on a weekly basis and our summer festival week ona na annual basis, so have mastered the Cybeling software that came with the camera.

I also use the free download KMPlayer to play the .mod files direct as you can manually over-ride the aspect to widescreen which cannot be done in Windows media player.

1 Connect camera to USB port, switch on and then select play mode. The camera is recognised and the download software starts. Download all the .mod files you want to a folder on hard disk. Disconnect camera nd close software.

Open Cyberlink Power Director. Use File Import and select all downloaded files and then import. Once imported it is very useful to order them by date using View Sort by date. then select all the imported files and drag them to the time line. You can then edit the individual clips, curting and clipping etc, add titles, scene change effects, audio, music etc similiar to Windows Movie Maker and Roxio and all other editting packages I have tried. This I find is the best time to insert the chapter markers as well.

Save Project at regular intervals so that you do nopt lose your edits.

When your video is ready, click on the Produce button. You get options to produce to file or disc.

Select file and then mpeg2 and you can then select what resolution from HQ to normal to suitable for video streaming etc. The higher the qualioty the bigger the produced file. Ensure SVRT is selected as it makes best output for files. Then create file.

To make a DVD select disc option. Do not change any settings, follow default selection then continue authoring until Power Director closes and PowerProducer opens.

I have found in this program it is always best to select the Preferences icon then the Video/Audio Tab and selct SmartFit (important if disc will be at near capacity).

The process is fiddly and you have to remember to follow the steps fairly religously before burning the disc, but it is a way that works for me everytime.

Hope this of use.

regards
John

March 17th, 2009 at 12:20 am
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Alternatively you could connect the camera to PC using the firewire connections and a fireware cable not included with camera but cheaply available on the internet. It does mean that files are downloaded in real time, which overturns one of the reasons for buying a HDD camera, but it maintains aspect ratio in Cyberlink and other editting software that I have tried.
joyycheng

March 24th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
337

JVC works well in my vista pc ,but if you want enjoy flv video, i think you should need this plaer,named moyea flv player
jules

March 28th, 2009 at 1:33 am
338

woohoo!!

Thank you, camera at severe risk of becoming a paper weight! after months and months (18 or so) of trying to find something that works who would have thought it was as simple as changing the file name. DOH!
Michelle

March 31st, 2009 at 3:16 am
339

I know there are alot of comments on here and my Question has probably already been answered somewhere. When I play these files in Windows Media Player the video plays fine but there is no sound, does anyone know how I can get the sound to play aswell.
melissa

April 1st, 2009 at 7:27 pm
340

Im sure this has been asked but I don’t have time to read through all this. I have a mac and I cant get anything to work! When I change the extension to .mpg it says this file is not a movie file. please help! thanks!
John Swanson

April 2nd, 2009 at 12:47 am
341

I have Vista and can get .mod files to play in Windows Media Player, however I film in widescreen, and WMP does not display in widescreen, only conventional 4:3. I had Dell control my PC remotely and they could not fix it. It is a well known problem to do with codecs. It may be that the sound problem is to do with codecs for WMP on your machine.
I use a couple of other free downloads from Cnet to play the video with no problems. I like the KMPlayer & Miro which are pretty good, but Media Player Classic also works well.
i.nconspicuo.us

April 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 am
342

Hi John -

Try searching this site for Windows Vista Codec package. I know I have a post on here somewhere with that.
JC

April 3rd, 2009 at 11:16 am
343

Rename the .MOD files to .MPEG and NOT .MPG and it will works with WMM
cutejane

April 3rd, 2009 at 5:57 pm
344

good instructions
sahota

April 6th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
345

Hi all, .Mod and .Tod videos are mainly produced by digital harddisk camcorder such as JVC camcorder and so on. It is not common video formats and can only be played on some special players, if you want to watch these video on your iPod, iPhone, PSP, Archos and other portable devices you need a MOD Converter, i use 4Videosoft Tod Mod Converter which works well for me, more info can visite their official site: http://www.4videosoft.com/tod-mod-converter.html
brudzin

April 6th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
346

hi..
try “pocketdivxencoder”, it is excellent for this action..
(dont forget changing extension)
Kevin Y

April 8th, 2009 at 10:36 am
347

Just bought two JVC GZ-MS100 Camcorder and read this whole thread and got very upset.

But We found http://www.formatoz.com/ and downloaded format factory 1.8.

It is a free all in one converter and will convert darn near everything!!!!

We are a very small inde film company and have finally moved to the digital age.

I am running this program on win 2000 and xp

Best of Luck

Kevin Y
Lo Gap Media
BorisBadinoff

April 9th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
348

…JC Said…”Rename the .MOD files to .MPEG and NOT .MPG and it will works with WMM”…

no it doesn’t… (not for me) So far, using a conversion software or renaming the .MOD to .MPG or .MPEG gets the “Codec not installed” in WMM. The only thing that works besides using the stupid software that came with the camera to convert then, use WMM is InterVideo DVD Creator. It imports the .MOD files and converts it to a movie on DVD of to a file, either .AVI or mpg but not as user friendly as WMM
BorisBadinoff

April 9th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
349

I used the “Format Factory” program as suggested by KevinY and it swiftly converted .MOD to .wmv and WMM does recognize it with no codec problem!!
bourne2diy

April 13th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
350

I renamed the .mod files to .mpg.

Used VLC Player (Open Source Software from Videolan.org) to play the videos.

My Windows Media Player was unable to find the codecs!
Nic Piotrowski

April 15th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
351

Had I known what crappy software was provided with the JVC Everio I may have re-thought my purchase. It has been such a pain trying to upload anything to YouTube even after updating the software. I found this link http://www.jakeludington.com/camcorder/20070405_convert_camcorder_mod_files_to_mpg.html along with downloading this codec pac found here: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/essentials-codec-pack.html mentioned earlier in this thread by Markspark at post # 65.
Hope this is helpful………
rudecat

April 15th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
352

For Windows users;

USE SDCOPY.

It copies and does the very little modification required to generate genuine MPEG2 files with filenames that include the datecode and timecode (plus custom text you can add). It will fix the 16:9 flag problem (but my MG575 was not causing this problem for some reason.)

From MPEG2 files to DVD is a step most quality programs can do. Editing MPEG2 – same answer. Converting to smaller files for email/web – most quality video conversion programs can do this.

Don’t rename or convert – use SDcopy. It is provided to us by a genius who obviously had the same problems but he coded his way out of it. Bless him for allowing us to use it – thanks “sektionschef”.
Julie

April 16th, 2009 at 11:18 am
353

I downloaded the “Format Factory” and McAfee quarantined it as a Trojan.
Renamed the files from .MOD to .MPG (making sure to show the file extensions) and it didn’t work. I got the audio to play on WMP with the AC3 Filter – but no video.

I’m still working on this problem.
John

April 16th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
354

I will say that I really had to persevere with the Cyberlink software that came with the camera. The instructions do leave a lot to be desired, but now I only use the Cyberlink Software to create movies; the longest to date was a 3 disc set of 9 hours.
I also weekly make DVDs and files from sports matches, and have no problem making mpeg2, mpeg1 and avi etc files from PowerDirector, MPEG2 has 9 different quality settings. With the other software, PowerProducer and the freely available Cyberlink PowertoGo, even with all the work I do it does work. I did have a problem in the last couple of weeks when I downloaded VistaCodecs from Shark which prevented me importing mod files, but uninstalled it and I was back up and running.
So all I would say that after quite a lot of trial and error, I have a system that works very well. The longest part of the job is editing out video to get a 2 or 3 minute bite for a web site.
NB I did find Cybelink’s web site and support leave a lot to be desired, and have had better advice and information from this web site, so well done i.nconspicuo.us and all contributors.
Joemith

April 21st, 2009 at 1:03 am
355

I have been using many mod converters such as Tipard Mod converter, 4Videosoft tod mod converter, 4Easysoft Mod converter and some other mod converters. But I have been using 4Easysoft Mod converer for a long time. It has good conversion speed and high image/sound quality. It will not crash suddently.

http://www.4easysoft.com/mod-converter.html
A. Whittaker

April 22nd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
356

Thank you so much to the person who wrote this!

I’m a complete beginner when it comes to computers, and was so frustrated at the fact that I couldn’t import the videos into WMM. Nothing else worked; I downloaded converter programs to convert them into avi but then WMM kept saying ‘unspecified error’; I converted into mpg, then WMM returned with some error about too many methods to fire from (??)

This advice is the only one that works! So thank you thank you!!
David K

April 23rd, 2009 at 4:31 am
357

Thank you #39 Emma!!!!!
I have the GZ-MG20U JVC Camcorder. I had copied the files over and had no audio. I tried the name change routine to no avail. Downloaded the Codec forVista from the Shark site and they now playback flawlessly in their native MOD extenstions. I just wish I had known about this a year ago before I deleted files I thought were worthless (My son is an organist and watching the feed just doesnt cut it without sound). I had kept my hard drive(camcorder) nearly full and almost useless because I didnt want to lose what I still had on it.
Thanks again Emma, it worked!
dave
james

April 27th, 2009 at 9:19 am
358

after i rename the video vile to .avi the videos play in windows media player, but when i import the avi’s into adobe premiere they are extremely jacked up. if anyone is having the same problem or knows how to fix this please let me know. email at bmora2007@gmail.com
Thanks!
Anna

April 27th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
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Kevin Y. I have one word to describe you GENIUS!!

Downloading Format Factory and converting to WMV was the only way I could get my MOD files to actually work in Windows Movie Maker.
I had downloaded many other free converters and 30 day trials of non free converters and none worked!!!

Thankyou my hair has not all been pulled out thanks to you!!!!!

Anna
Andrew-R

April 29th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
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There is a trick that some of you may find pretty handy if you record long chunks at a time. If you record for more than about an hour in one go you will notice the camcorders split the files, probably for FAT32 compatibility reasons. If it it preferable to have the video as one single file, you can (after using SDCopy to get the files on your hard drive and rename them to .MPG) create a simple batch file that joins the pieces seamlessly. Go to the folder where the video pieces are stored, right click some open space, choose new, new text document. Name it somthing like joiner.bat. Be sure to add the .bat part on the end, you may have to enable file extensions in folder options. Right click your batch file and choose edit, then copy and paste this into it:

copy /B “videopiece1.MPG” + “videopiece2.MPG” “JoinedVideo.MPG”

You replace the “videopiece1″ and “videopiece2″ with the names of the video files you are joining. (Its easier to have previously renamed the video pieces to something simple) You can do more than two files at a time, just add another + “videopiece3.MPG”, etc. You can replace “JoinedVideo” with whatever you want the output to be named.
Save and close the file, then double click it. Command prompt will open up and run, and in about 5 minutes it will make a single file out of your two pieces. (as a new file) No re-encoding, and piece of cake. Its pretty useful if you record your kid’s school play and act one happens to be longer than an hour long.
sparky22

May 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 am
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In regards to most everyone’s problem getting the mod/mpeg2 file to work in imovie or wmm well I found isquint. I have a macbook and i downloaded isquint it converts the mod to mp4 and viola it works in imovie.
Jim Polwort

May 4th, 2009 at 7:13 am
362

I have scoured these postings without much success. I’ve tried all the tricks; SDCOPY, and most, if not all of the 3rd party file converters. My problem isn’t viewing the .MOD videos: it’s burning them to a DVD (DVD-R to be exact). I’m in a band, and we shot our 1st gig, which consists of 3 sets, which equals 3 .mod files, and about 3.9 GB worth of data. I’ve tried PowerToGo v.6, Burn Express, Nero Essentials 8.0, Windows DVD Maker (for Vista), and countless others. I’m using Sony DVD-R’s, on a brand spanking new Pioneer internal DVD burner. I’ve wasted about 10 disks (more or less), and getting very frustrated. I have other family videos I’d like to extract as well. What the hell works?
andrew-r

May 4th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
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@ Jim
have you tried this exact series:
1. Connect the camcorder, choose connect to device
2. On your computer, open SDcopy. Navigate to the folder where the video files are on the camcorder for the source directory. Choose a destination on your hard drive for the files. Choose either “.MPG” or “.AVI” for the rename extension. Set the wide screen flag if nessesary and click start.
3. When SDcopy is done you can disconnect the camera and turn it off. Open Windows movie maker, and drag your movie files into it, set them up however you want. When you have it they way you want it click file then Publish Movie.
4. Choose DVD in the “where do you want to publish your movie” box and hit next. You may have to save the project in movie maker, then it will take you to Windows DVD Maker.
5. Choose whatever menu settings and text you want, and burn it.

I have had no problems using this method, if you do, write back where the issues occur and describe them as best you can.
Good luck!
-Andrew
darengibo

May 4th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
364

First off, great info here!
however, where can i download sdcopy? It seems every link is no longer valid…
please help!
thanks
andrew-r

May 5th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
365

the link to SDCopy on post 152 by Booce is still working for me, did you try that one?
Jim Polwort

May 6th, 2009 at 4:33 am
366

In regards to post 363, I’m convinced my problem is a bad internal burner. I tried to burn an .iso dvd last night (Windows-7 RC1), and wasted several more disks. It’s a Pioneer DVR-1910LS, and I’ve read good reviews, and I’ve read bad. My desktop is an HP, so back to Best Buy I’ll go, and get an HP burner. I’ll keep you posted if that is the cause of my problems. Thx – Jim
kaipro

May 6th, 2009 at 5:12 am
367

I agree with you Kash Soni, post 156 –( only it’s BOOCE )
BOOCE IS A COMPLETE LEGEND — and his post 152

Using Adobe Premiere Pro or other advanced editing software, and having trouble with MOD files
DL http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=280.0;id=153

Create a folder where the new media will land, and presto Adobe Premiere recognizes it…. haven’t done anthing else yet, as that was and has been my problem….

THANKS EVERYONE for all you troubleshooting
sahelsteve

May 20th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
368

Great comments here, but I’m still not quite getting success. I’m using SDcopy to convert the MOD to MPG, and I’ve enabled ffdshow. I’ve imported my MPG file to Windows Movie Maker but it only plays the first four seconds of it and then crashes!

Any ideas?
alex

May 26th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
369

i have an jvc everio 330, after testing and playing around with many editing software, I finally found the best one. ConvertXtoDVD. Works like a charm, and there is no need to rename the MOD extension whatsoever. ConvertXtoDVD imports them without any problem. And the output is superb ! Very easy and pretty fast.
Andrew-r

May 27th, 2009 at 10:35 am
370

I will second that alex! ConvertXtoDVD is great.
Victoria

May 30th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
371

Download ISquint for mac. It will convert all of your video files
Alain

June 1st, 2009 at 11:31 pm
372

For converting multiple video files in once. Download iVerio Video Converter.
Sam

June 3rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
373

I have a JVC GZMG670 HDD. I have audio and video in WMM, W dvd maker and in the bundle software (Everio MediaBrowser,made by Pixela), but when I burn to dvd (dvd-r or dvd+r) all I get is the video, no audio. JVC support is worthless !!!
I’ve used Sdcopy, Renamer with no sucsess. I’m running Vista Home premium.
Can someone tell me of a program or a fix that will be simple as I am not very good with computers but want to share my movies with others via dvd. Thank you.
Alain

June 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
374

iVerio is simple. Just drag the videos you want in iVerio window, choose Quicktime icon and start conversion.

After that you will have the sound.

You can also make dvd image by choosing the DVD icon.

You can find it there:

http://www.iverio-convertmod.com
Bethshaya

June 4th, 2009 at 12:07 am
375

I perfer Aiseesoft Mod Video converter to convert Mod to mpg, mpeg, avi, wmv, etc. With it you can easily convert your digital harddisk camcorder mod to avi and other popular video formats.
Just free download it and have a try.

http://www.aidownloading.com/mod-converter.html
Cricket

June 4th, 2009 at 4:42 am
376

For video files under Windows, use MediaCoder. It converts ANYTHING – even audio. And the project’s open source. http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net
Sam

June 4th, 2009 at 9:32 am
377

Thank you Alain, I tried the demo version of iverio,limited to the amount of files, but was very easy. The problem,,,,I choose “disc” in the menu and processed the file to disc and it will not play in my dvd player, only on my computer. I tried the demo version convertxtodvd and it worked ok,,,,not too happy with the video quality though.
Any thoughs?
Sam

June 4th, 2009 at 9:34 am
378

Alain,,,,,,I’m soooooooo stupid,,,,,,,,,you did tell me “choose quicktime”,,,,,,sometimes I wonder about myself!!!
Sam

June 4th, 2009 at 9:53 am
379

Well,,,,Alain,,,I still can’t play the disc on my home dvd player,,,,,help??????
Sam

June 4th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
380

Hey Bethshya, I tried Aiseesoft and it put the video in a music program that I have installed. I have sound but no video. And it made mp4 files which is an itunes format.
I’m still lost !!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAA Help!!!!!!!!
Elianna

June 4th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
381

hey guys.. can anyone tell me wat converter i can use for .MOD to be like an .avi or .mpg so that i can edit the video in Adobe Premiere???

i need this urgently for my assignment. i’ve already tryed to just change the extension name to mpeg but it laggs a lot in Premiere. i’ve also tryed to convert the mpeg to an avi using a different converter but its still lagging in Premiere.

this never happened when i used a different camcorder. is is just my JVC with the .MOD that has a problem??? HEEELLLPPP

pls e-mail me @ fudgi308@gmail.com
Sam

June 5th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
382

Hey All, Thank you for your help. The only program that I found that works with JVC .mod files is one that has been suggested here in this forum,,,,,,,,,ConvertXtoDVD,,,,,,,,it works perfectly. I do notice a slight drop in video quality but I’ll take it !!!!!!
When buying the product use the coupon code “nopiracy” for an additional $10.00 off. Mine was only $39.00.
Stub

June 8th, 2009 at 4:28 am
383

mine are .TOD files and ive been trying to rename them and that works fine. but the problem comes when i try to open one of the videos on any kind of program, it always gives me a message saying things like “this file could not be read” or “this file type is not playable in this program” even though ive tried changing the type to .MPG and .AVI

any tips??
i.nconspicuo.us

June 8th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
384

Hey Stub -

Your computer might just need some additional codecs. Try downloading and installing the codecs here:
http://i.nconspicuo.us/2007/06/16/windows-vista-codec-package-play-avi-flv-mkv-mod-mov-mp4-mpg-and-other-files/

Good luck!
Sam

June 9th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
385

Hey Stub, I don’t know about .tod files but they should be the same worthless files as .mod. I plug in the camcorder, turn it on, then select upload and I get the “how do you want to view/upload your file” and I send the .mod files to windows media center then open the ConvertXToDVD program and import from media center to ConvertXtoDVD program and click convert. It converts pretty fast. After it converts all your file it automaticly ask if you want to burn to disc and just click burn and within 18 minutes you have a DVD that will plat on your computer or your home dvd player.
The ConvertToDVD program really is worth the money.
Hope this helps you out.
BorrisBadinoff

June 9th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
386

In regards to my earlier post #349. Yes it works as I said, but further investigation showed me that some clips, somehow, get an error message when trying to finish the movie in WMM. I made the movie, went to save, and some, not all of the clips, made it ERROR can’t complete… I’m gonna try the SDcopy
New to Video

June 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
387

I have figured out how to convert my videos to .mod. I would like to back my videos on an external hard drive. Has anyone discovered a program (or whatever) that will make the videos smaller?
MK

June 29th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
388

I’m desperate!!! I have many videos… I saved them in a HD so I can format my pc… when I saved my video files, they just came in a modd and moff flie extension.. I can’t see!!! I tried everything! can someone help me?
Johnny D

July 4th, 2009 at 5:35 am
389

Free solution follows:
http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/
This user friendly program I found converts my .mod and .mov files to .mpg, then I use PowerDVD to edit and burn DVDs. After conversion you will be asked to upgrade but just click “no thanks”.
AzureCupcake

July 17th, 2009 at 7:51 am
390

Wow! This was actually the problem I was having, and so thank you millions upon thousands! If you have the time to read this, and respond, will this work for putting it up on Windows Media Player?
Johnny D

July 17th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
391

Dear AzureCupcake,
Glad this solution is working for you. Windows Media Player is the one I play all my .mpg videos on so I don’t see why it wouldn’t work for you.
Have a great life,
Johnny D.
Simon0821

July 26th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
392

Thanks for sharing, and, someone recommend me mod to video converter. I used it to convert mod to mp4 and mpeg. works excellent. It can also convert mod to avi. you can have a try.
http://www.flash-video-soft.com/hd-converter/
Chris Sadler

July 28th, 2009 at 7:02 am
393

Crikey – long thread.

To convert these .MOD files to edit in Premiere or Final Cut, I used Mpeg Streamclip (with the free Quicktime alternative) and exported as DV_Pal .movs or .avi with uncompressed audio.

These go into a DV Pal project no problem – note that these are files coming from an SD camera – not sure how converting would affect HD stuff that uses this format.

I know it’s been mentioned before but this is one hell of a long thread!
Joseph

August 4th, 2009 at 7:09 am
394

I have been using the Everio’s power cinema software successfully, creating DVD’s. But I wanted to copy back my files from the DVD to my PC and can not find a way. Any suggestions? Thanks
rami

August 13th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
395

thanks guys ur gr8..u helped me a lot..
robert

August 16th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
396

I changed the ext from mod to mpg, but I no longer have a picture. How do I get the picture back? If I upload the video to youtube will it have a picture or will it stay the mpg symbol?
New New

August 17th, 2009 at 4:56 am
397

Can anyone advise if they have a problem with the videos they have shot on JVC MG HDD video cameras? Footage that I have taken look great when played back on the Camcorders LCD.

However, when I download the MOD files to my PC, rename to mpg then play – the footage is very significantly darker than it looks on the camcorder.

Any assistance/ recommendataions would be appreciated.
mod converter

September 8th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
398

A good MOD Converter,help me to convert MOD to AVI,Thank you very much.
Lesley Lee

September 13th, 2009 at 8:50 am
399

Just read through the posts. I’m a novice and just learned about these MOD files. I got this message

“An error occured when opening this media file D:MyWorks\EverioBackup\20…\MOV05A.MOD”

I cannot see the pictures on the timeline. I saved them as projects and they appeared as xyz.pds . What should I do? Help
swansojb

September 14th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
400

By the looks of where you have saved the mod files you have backed up your files from camera to PC hard disc using software (mine is called Cyberling PCM4Everio) that came with your camera to default directory. I have never needed to do this. I always use the copy files and the default directory is something like copy where you have backup.

Then you open Cyberlink Power Director and then use the Import Function to import the files into your project. Once these are imported you can drag and drop files to the time line and edit your story as you want it to end up. You can use any video editor such as Roxio or Windows Movie Maker, but I video in widscreen 16:9 and I have not yet found another program other than Cyberlink that correctly displays them in widescreen.

When editting your project you are not making any changes to the raw data, only slecting where you want them and editing them in your project.

When you save your project, the file is called xyz.pds. This is just a text file (you can llok at it ion notepad or any text editor) that tells PowerDirector which files to use and what the timeline and edits you have made.

If you us produce you get options to output your movie to a variety of files or to disc. if you select disc, it opens anothe program called PowerProducer which lets you add menus and effects before burning your disc.
Vonnie

September 16th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
401

I was able to rename my .MOD files
to .MPG with out recompressing them
and that makes me extremely happy.

Thank you, i.nconspicuo.us.
MOD Converter

September 22nd, 2009 at 5:08 am
402

Thank you for your share.It realy help me much to convert my JVC camcorder video to avi
Shannon

September 22nd, 2009 at 8:21 am
403

I hate JVC and have been struggling with this camera for months!!! Thank you for helping with this, hopefully I can save all my son’s first videos! I already sold the camera and am so thankful to Kodak!!!
kebron

September 25th, 2009 at 5:20 am
404

thanks, guys about the conversion of .MOF file to Mpg it was giving me hard time, at last i could get it from this web. i was using JVC with HDD memory, it doesn’t take time, i have just press F2 in XP Vista then rename the last MOF to mpg automatically it gives me a clip that can play in media player.
carrod66

September 27th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
405

I have had the same problems trying to import/edit MOD files from my JVC Eviro camcorder. Tried just about everything, as a last resort tried opening and importing the MOD files into Nero 6 Smart Suite and it worked. After selecting make a DVD movie from the main menu which opens Nero Vision Express and going to the camera HDD driectory it says no compatible files found, hit the arrow to open all choices and select ‘all files’ and the MOD files appear and can be exported into Nero and edited/authored and burnt.
Camila

October 4th, 2009 at 10:35 am
406

Can this convert to MOD to WMV files?
SUSpek

October 8th, 2009 at 12:07 am
407

Many thanks for the SDCopy advice,it works great!
I need advice on the best way to reduce file size but still
maintain good quality.I have gone through the whole forum
but this question has never been answered yet.
john810

October 10th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
408

MOD Converter is a powerful MOD video converter which can convert MOD to AVI, MPG, MPEG, WMV and to other video format, such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ASF, DivX, XviD, MP4, VCD, SVCD, DVD-Video, VOB, DAT, RM, RMVB, MOV, QT, M4V, 3GP and so on.http://www.mod-converter.com/
sonja

October 11th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
409

Does anyone know where the snapshots are stored when you take snapshots from the videos?
SUSpek

October 12th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
410

Using MOD converetr,can it reduce the file size?quality?
wonderful

October 13th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
411

if you want to convert mod files produced by some jvc comcorder, you can try this mod converter which can easily convert mod files to some common videos like avi, mp4, mpeg, wmv, vob, etc
swansojb

October 13th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
412

409 Sonja

Snapshots are saved to wherever the software you are using sends them to. Look on menu for options or preferences and somewhere you will find a setting for them. eg Cyberling Power Diresctor is
Edit
Preferences
On the File Tab you will see where they are saved (Export Folder) and what they are called
eg Snapshot.bmp is default and they would be saves as snapshot(0).bmp, snapshot(1).bmp etc.

You can change any of these to suit.
Lamme

October 15th, 2009 at 12:12 am
413

I’d recommend SDcopy too. For me it is the best tool. It just replaces the header and does not really convert, so the same quality it records in is maintained. I try to convert only when exporting to DVD or Xvid at the end of the project. It also sets the wide screen flag.

After the files are copied and renamed, they will be read by a few tools. I tried lots of trials and found that Roxio MyDVD and Pinnacle Studio 12 and 14 do support the format quite well. Software that failed two years ago and failed then, I have not tried since.
windwalker nz

November 1st, 2009 at 3:28 am
414

Thanks heaps everyone. I have just spent the last 1 1/2 hours reading through ALL the above posts!!! Downloaded the codecs needed to get the sound working on Windows Media Player and now can import to WMM but picutre is stilted and sticks – so might try downloading Power Director – is that a good idea do you think? Have Windows XP.

WOW thank goodness for this site!!!!
Basticar

November 4th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
415

Hey! Thanks from me too, awesome thread.

My daughter has been using a JVC Camrecorder for almost 3yrs now to video tape my new Granddaughter’s special times. We haven’t been able to play them since her PC died and the JVC software would not load again; not even on a working PC

After reading this thread, I searched on Win Media Codecs and downloaded/installed it for free. Then I renamed the file extension from .mod to .mpg, double clicked on the new icon and Presto magic, Win Media pops up playing the video w/sound

Done !
Curt

November 14th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
416

JVC Everio Stinks.
ahoy hoy

November 18th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
417

I think everyones computer and hardware/software is so different that its near impossible to get help….

System: WinXP
Win Media Player V11.0

Changing ext from MOD to MPG does not work when playing to Win Media Player or Quick Time. (yes i have done it properly – i do have some, albeit limited, PC working knowledge)
Have no other media player to open with…. so limited to above

*.MOD files given to me – so dont have camera, or original analog/digital video to convert/edit/compress etc….

Just want to see the stupid videos…..
Mac MOD Converter

November 30th, 2009 at 12:11 am
418

We have to choose the right web site to convert mod, there are a lot of sites say this is a free, in fact, many of which are deceptive.
Joyceca

December 2nd, 2009 at 1:08 am
419

I use Pavtube MOD Converter and it works well, very easy to use and I like their interface. Mostly I convert MOD to FLV for share or VOB for burning.
Trollyna

December 6th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
420

I have the Everio GZMS 100U. The quality of the footage when played back on the camcorder LCD or via the cable provided to the TV, is fantastic. When I download to my laptop (again using provided USB) the quality is worse. The film is far from smooth. I edit with NERO. What can I do to get the quality I see on the camcorder itself?
sathish

December 11th, 2009 at 10:31 am
421

I have combine several movie files in a single file from Everio MediaBrowser (JVC camcorder). could you pls help how to copy that single file in a DVD/VCD to view in TV
Mark

January 4th, 2010 at 3:35 am
422

Really good information here, thanks to all. I’ve managed to get .mod files to play on windows media player now using renaming and downloading codec for audio, but am still having problems with editing. I am using power producer which came with the jvc unit, and have also downloaded the latest version as a trial, but can still get no audio in power producer or on burnt discs. Any solution?
Thanks
Mark
John

January 7th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
423

Mark 422
The way i do it is to
Use pcm4everio to transfer files from camcorder to PC (you can alos drag and drop using Windows Explorer
Import into Power Director (Not Power Producer)
Drag files onto the timeline and then you can trim, cut, delete, add titles & effects, chapters etc. You should be able to play each clip (file) individually with sound or the whole movie.
When you have the edited version ready, then select Produce and follow options to burn to disc, which will open Power Producer.
Add any refinements available in Power producer eg output quality, menus, and menu music, disc name. NB I almost always use the Smart Fit option to ensure rendered video fits the disc. Then finally burn to disc.

Hope this useful
Eva Lee

January 26th, 2010 at 6:54 am
424

In fact there are many tools can realize that function in converting MOD files from JVC Everio HDD camcorders , like isquint, handbrake but on my side, I more prefer to use this HD Video Converter
http://www.bigbigsoft.com/video/category/id/hd-converter
Peter

February 5th, 2010 at 7:55 am
425

The soft delivered with the CAM converts MOD to MPG, but at half size resolution (720x… => 320x…).
Not very interesting as you loose quality when playing back later on (or on DVD)

emicsoft-mod-converter-82376.exe seems to be better
Jenna

February 7th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
426

Thank you for creating this post!!!!
Jessica

February 21st, 2010 at 6:59 pm
427

After reading the answers above, I wanna put forward my own opinions.
From my own experience using video converters, I often encounter the same question like ” half-way stop” due to the function restriction of some software. What’s worse, some of them do poor in synchronizing output video and audio. Luckily, another software called Moyea MOD Converter helped me absolutely. With it, I successfully convert my JVC Camcorder files to my laptop for playback.
Nikki

February 21st, 2010 at 8:24 pm
428

okay i hate this camcorder!!! ive read everything on here and i still dont understand how to change the MOD to MPG???? im trying to edit on Windows Movie Maker, but when i ry to import the vids dont even apper in the files… how do i change the MOD to MPG? ive tryed toing to propertys, but i cant change it there HELP ME PLEASE i suck at computers!!!!!
kurt

February 22nd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
429

Changing the ileextension really works I thought it was a joke at first. But giveit a go!
Laurie

March 6th, 2010 at 3:31 am
430

Does anyone have a link to a copy of the original suppled Everio Mediabrowser HD software please? I have lost my disk.
Danielle

March 11th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
431

I hate JVC! I have no problem renaming the MOD files to MPG. I can get them to play in Movie Maker, and Windows Media Player, However, cannot import them into PowerDirector. I keep getting an error message saying that it will not support Dolby Digital and it asks me if I want to upgrade. However, this came with my camera so why can’t I use it with the video’s my camera creates? Any suggestions other than paying to upgrade? I need to edit my video, but need more options than media and movie maker offer…