How to convert MXF files to QuickTime,MOV,AVI,MPEG on mac

Trying to import MXF files from a Panasonic HVX200 or HPX300 on mac and find it plays fine in the preview but goes idle and unable to import into Final Cut Pro. So does anyone know of any way to convert Panasonic HVX200 MXF files into Quicktime,mov,mp4, that Final Cut Pro will be able to import?

What is MXF?

It is a file format, which is a derivative from the much maligned Advanced Authoring Format (AAF) specification, originally spearheaded by Microsoft, Apple and Avid, among others. MXF is a “container” or “wrapper” format which supports a number of different streams of coded “essence”, encoded with any of a variety of codecs, together with a metadata wrapper which describes the material contained within the MXF file. MXF has been designed to address a number of problems with non-professional formats. MXF has full timecode and metadata support, and is intended as a platform-agnostic stable standard for future professional video and audio applications.

Panasonic HVX200/HPX300 MXF files are not supported by iTunes/iMovie/FCE/FCP/iPod/iPhone, etc. We need mac mxf file converter to convert mxf file to QuickTime(MOV) or MP4 to import into iTune/FCP/FCE/iPod/iPhone, etc.

MXF Converter for Mac is a software that will allow you to open your P2 MXF files and work with them directly through Quicktime/FCP,etc. Mac MXF File Converter can convert mxf file to QuickTime(MOV), MP4, MPEG, AVI, DV, WMV, 3GP, VOB, etc without losing quality. You can edit them in iMovie/FCP/FCE. It also allows to crop, trim, split, cut, apply effect to enhance the video.

How to convert Panasonic HVX200 or HPX300 mxf file to QuickTime, MOV, AVI, MP4 on Mac?

Step 1: Add mxf video files

Step 2: Choose QuickTime(MOV) as output format

Step 3: Start Convert