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Archive Your AVCHD File in ZIP Format
Convert and archive your AVCHD video files into a single ZIP archive for easy distribution, backup, and cross-platform transfer while preserving original file quality.
Quick Access To 3 AVCHD File Conversion Pairs
What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to bundle AVCHD video folder structures, including .mts and .m2ts files, into a ZIP archive. It simplifies handling and sharing large AVCHD recordings by compressing the files losslessly and packaging them in a widely supported archive format.
How to Use This Tool?
- Upload your AVCHD folder including all .mts/.m2ts files and subfolders.
- Choose ZIP as the output archive format.
- Start the conversion to bundle files into one ZIP archive.
- Download the resulting ZIP file for easy storage or sharing.
- Extract the ZIP archive on any supported platform to access original AVCHD files.
Key Features
- Supports bundling entire AVCHD folder structures preserving original file layouts.
- Uses ZIP format to compress files losslessly with per-entry compression.
- Enables easy distribution, backup, and cross-platform file transfer.
- Allows packaging large AVCHD shoots using ZIP64 extension if needed.
- Maintains compatibility for playback on compatible devices after extraction.
Examples
- Create a ZIP archive of an event’s AVCHD folder and upload it to a file sharing service for editors to download.
- Package multiple AVCHD video shoots into one ZIP file for backup on external storage or cloud.
- Distribute a camera’s AVCHD footage as a single downloadable ZIP file for clients or collaborators.
Common Use Cases
- Sending AVCHD camera footage to postproduction teams in a single archive.
- Backing up HD video files stored in AVCHD folder format using ZIP compression.
- Sharing AVCHD projects for cross-platform editing or review with a single file.
- Archiving HD event footage on memory cards or hard drives for long-term storage.
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure the entire AVCHD folder, including subfolders and files, is selected for archiving to maintain file structure.
- Use the ZIP64 extension for large AVCHD folders to avoid size limitations.
- Extract archives with compatible software that supports ZIP64 and standard ZIP compression methods.
- Remember that zipping does not alter AVCHD codec limitations; transcoding may still be necessary for editing.
- Verify extracted files after archiving to ensure integrity and completeness.
Limitations
- Zipping does not change AVCHD's H.264 long-GOP compression which can slow frame-accurate editing and require transcoding.
- Variations in AVCHD folder layouts between camera models may cause compatibility issues even when zipped.
- Legacy ZIP encryption methods are weak; stronger AES encryption is not universally supported.
- ZIP’s per-file compression typically offers lower compression ratios than solid archive formats like 7z or RAR.
- The central directory at the end of ZIP files complicates streaming and requires the entire archive to access contents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I edit AVCHD video files directly inside the ZIP archive?
- No, ZIP archives store files in compressed form that must be fully extracted before you can edit the AVCHD video files.
- Does converting AVCHD to ZIP improve video quality or editing performance?
- No, compressing AVCHD files into ZIP archives preserves the original quality but does not affect video codec characteristics or editing speeds.
- Is the ZIP format compatible with all operating systems?
- Yes, ZIP is widely supported across Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform sharing and storage.
Key Terminology
- AVCHD
- A high-definition video format using H.264/AVC compression within an MPEG-2 Transport Stream, commonly stored in .mts or .m2ts files.
- ZIP
- A widely used archive format that stores multiple files with per-entry lossless compression, enabling easy bundling and cross-platform sharing.
- ZIP64
- An extension to the ZIP format that supports archives larger than 4 GiB and more entries than the original ZIP limits.