How to import AVI files to iMovie for editing

"I imported an AVI video file to iMovie, and it goes through the copying process, but nothing showed up on screen. somebody suggest I should convert AVI to iMovie compatible format, but I don't know how.Thanks in advance for your replay."

This is a common problem found in Yahoo Answers, and I believe many people will face the the same or similar problems when they want to import AVI files to iMovie for editing or import other videos to iMovie for editing such as MPG to iMovie, FLV to iMovie, AVCHD to iMovie, MOD to iMovie etc.

Then, you will need a Video Converter for Mac to help you convert AVI files to iMovie compatible format. Of course, when you Google on the Internet, you will find lots of programs with promised function of AVI to iMovie conversion. Then, how can I find the most suitable one?

As far as I know, there is one application named AVI to iMovie Converter which I tried, indeed, it solved my problem perfectly. With it, I managed to convert AVI videos to iMovie natively supported MOV files, I then, can successfully transfer AVI files to iMovie for free editing.

Below are the detailed guides to convert AVI for iMovie

Step 1: Import AVI videos

Simply drag and drop AVI files or go to "File" -> "Load Media Files" to load AVI videos to AVI to iMovie Converter.

Step 2: Choose iMovie as output format

Select "iMovie" as the output format in the format list. The program has already optimized the video settings for iMovie. The output videos could looks great on iMovie.

Step 3: Convert AVI to iMovie

Click "Convert" to begin AVI to iMovie conversion.