TOD Converter for Mac - Convert JVC camcorder files to videos in original quality

After reading this article, you will learn the basic knowledge of JVC camcorder files and the best way to convert TOD files to popular formats without quality loss.

Most people are familiar with the MOD file format which is used by JVC, Panasonic and Canon in some models of digital camcorders. Little do they know about TOD format. Actually, both MOD and TOD are informal names of tapeless video formats used by JCV digital camcorders. Some people consider that TOD stands for Transport stream on disk. MOD is specially for standard definition video files while TOD is used for high definition files.

JVC was the only supporter of TOD format. Panasonic has never released a consumer high definition camcorder that used TOD recording format. Instead, Panasonic joined Sony to develop ACVHD. Generally speaking, TOD format is comparable with AVCHD, but can not be directly played on consumer video equipment. Media files must be packaged into distribution formats like HD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc, using authoring software.

A lot of people are troubled with the TOD format recorded by JVC camcorders. I think there are multiple ways to upload or play files but a very easy way to do it is using the Wondershare Video Converter for Mac. It may seem professional, but once you try, you will find how easy it is to deal with the TOD files on your own.

About TOD Converter for Mac

The Wondershare Video Converter for Mac is the best choice for you to convert TOD to popular video formats so that to utilize videos recorded by JVC camcorders in many occasions. What's more, the professional converter is able to import and edit TOD files. You can trim any clip of TOD video, crop the video size and add special effects to your video before converting with preview. It support various customized settings so that you can make the software easier for you.

Converting TOD with Wondershare Video Converter for Mac

Install the app on your Mac computer properly. This step is easy as you usually do. Launch it after installation.

Drag and drop TOD video files into the conversion bar as the tutorial show you. When you add the files in the program, you can see the video information is also listed in the conversion bar.

TOD Converter for Mac

Beside the video information in the conversion bar, a small icon is listed obviously. Put your mouse on it and right click it. Then you can set the output file's name, format and paraments.

TOD Converter - Setting Output

Now you can click "Start" button to running the process. The remaining time is shown for you during converting. It will take a few minutes.

Tips on Wondershare Video Converter for Mac

Before clicking the "Start" button to convert, if you check the box before "Merge into one" button at the bottom of the conversion bar, you can convert all the TOD files into one.
From the "File" menu bar, you can choose the "Preferences" option to set after done actions to make the converter more convenient for you.
Select any option from the menu bar to enter the edit interface, you can trim any clips as you like, crop video to suit your player screen or adjust the video properly in preview.
When you play the TOD files in the converter, make a snapshot is also available.

JVC TOD camcorders

2007: GZ-HD7(HDD, SD/SDHC), GZ-HD3(HDD, SD/SDHC)
March 2008: GZ- HD(HDD, MicroSD), GZ-HD6(HDD, MiscroSD)
June 2008: GZ-HD30, GZ-HD40(HDD, MicroSD, capable of both TOD and AVCHD recording)

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