Fast resolve Nikon P600 to FCP/iMovie importing issues

Facing problems editing Nikon P600 MOV files in Final Cut Pro or iMovie? Fortunately, there is an easy way to fix the issue. Check it out here!



The Nikon Coolpix P600 isn't the quickest camera, but that might be a small price to pay for having such a long lens on a relatively compact, lightweight camera. It offers the choice of two Full HD video modes -1080p25 and 1080i50 in H.264 AAC (MOV) format. However, users find it's difficult to import Nikon P600 MOV clips to FCP/iMovie or other NLE system. Here I share with you a simple guide on how to get Nikon P600 MOV video to FCP/iMovie in full compatibility without any editing issues.


As you know, Nikon footage is highly compressed with H.264 codec, which is unacceptable by various non-linear editing systems (NLE), including Final Cut Pro(FCP X, FCP 7), iMovie(8/9/11) as well as Avid Media Composer(5/6/6.5/7), Adobe Premiere Pro(CS4/CS5/CS6CC)... In order to import the MOV files from Nikon P600 to iMovie, Final Cut Pro for editing, the easy workaround is to transcode Nikon P600 MOV files to FCP/iMovie compatible video formats. Along with some help from a top H.264 MOV Converter, it can be done.

First of all, downloading the App- Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac

Overall, the program is a professional yet easy-to-use Nikon MOV Converter for Mac. It not only can convert Nikon P600 MOV to FCP/iMovie editable format with the best output quality, but also provide simple video editing functions for you. What’s more, this Mac video converter can transcode videos from HD cameras or camcorders (like Nikon, JVC, Panasonic, Sony and Cannon) for editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Express, etc. Just download it and follow the tutorial below to get iMovie/FCP and Nikon MOV clips to work beautifully.

Convert/Import Nikon P600 videos to FCP/iMovie on Mac

Step 1: Load Nikon P600 footage

Install and launch Nikon MOV Converter Mac, and then click "Add" button to browse to Nikon MOV footage either from cam HDD or SD card or drag the footage from your camera to the program.



Step 2: Choose a format for FCP, iMoive

Click "Format" drop-down bar to select a sutiable video format.

a. To edit Nikon MOV in iMovie, "iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" is the best compatible video format you need.



b. For importing Nikon MOV into Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro >> Apple ProRes 422 is optimal.



Tip: If the default settings do not fit you requirement, you can click “Settings” icon to and enter “Profile Settings” panel to adjust video size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channels.

Step 3: Start conversion

Click “Convert” button; this top Nikon MOV Converter will start transcoding Nikon P600 MOV files to FCP/iMovie immediately.

Once the conversion completes, you can click “Open” button to get the generated video files. Then, it would be easy to import and edit Nikon Coolpix P600 footage with FCP/iMovie perfectly.

See more:

How to import Nikon MOV to Adobe Premiere Pro
How to upload Nikon MOV videos to Sony Vegas
How to Open Nikon MOV files in Windows Movie Maker