What is M2TS?
A M2TS file is a Sony high definition video file type. M2TS files are raw AVCHD videos recorded using Sony’s camcorders, such as the HDR-SR1 and HDR-SR5 models. Panasonic, Canon and other brands of AVCHD camcorders also record in M2TS format.

Currently, M2TS files can be played using the Picture Motion Browser, which is an application video player provided with Sony AVCHD camcorders. M2TS files can also be played with Mplayer, Windows Media Player and other media players if there is a codec for DVD playing installed. But the file type .M2TS is not always automatically associated with the player, so it may be necessary to open it from the player. That’s to say, it’s not convenient to play and enjoy your M2TS video.

How to Play AVCHD M2TS Files?
Each of the AVCHD camcorders ships with software designed to playback the files on your computer. Sony’s HDR-SR1 and the newer HDR-SR5 both record video in the AVCHD format and ship with the Picture Motion Browser, which plays back AVCHD files on most computers. If you purchased one of the Panasonic AVCHD camcorders, the included HD Writer should allow you to playback video recorded with your camcorder.

What software can help us do this?
What software can do this and how to convert the M2TS files to AVI, FLV, MP4 and MPEG? To solve these problems, I find a number of M2T converter which can convert M2TS high-definition video formats to popular video formats, such as iSkysoft M2T converter (also called iSkysoft video converter), Aimersoft M2T converter.

Tips: Which AVC HD video camera/camcorders are supported now by Video Converter?
HD Video Cameras AVCHD Format HD Videos on
Canon HR10                   1440×1080i                 Mini-DVD, CMOS
Canon HG10                   1440×1080i                 Hard drive, CMOS
Canon HF10                    1920×1080i/p              Memory card, CMOS
Panasonic AG-HSC1U     1440×1080i               SD memory card, 40Gb hard drive, 3CCD, Professional features
Panasonic HDC-DX1        1440×1080i               Mini-DVD, 3CCD
Panasonic HDC-DX3        1920×1080i               Mini-DVD, 3CCD
Panasonic HDC-SD1       1440×1080i                SD memory card, 3CCD
Panasonic HDC-SD3       1920×1080i                SD memory card, 3CCD
Panasonic HDC-SD5       1920×1080i                SD memory card, 3CCD
Panasonic HDC-SD9       1920×1080i                SD memory card, 3CCD
Sony HDR-CX6, CX7        1440×1080i                MemoryStick, CMOS
Sony HDR-SR1, SR5, SR7, SR8          1440×1080i           Hard drive, CMOS
Sony HDR-SR11, SR12                       1920×1080i           Hard drive, CMOS
Sony HDR-UX5, UX7                           1440×1080i           Mini-DVD, CMOS