AVCHD File Extension

Name: High Definition Video File (.AVCHD)
Creator: Sony Panasonic
License: OpenSource

AVCHD file extension is created by Sony Panasonic, also known as High Definition Video File. AVCHD has been classified as Video Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open AVCHD files in VideoLAN VLC media player program.

High Definition Video File Type

High Definition Video File Type
Extension	.avchd
Developer	Sony Panasonic
Popularity	5.0 (105 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	VideoLAN VLC media player
Category	Video Files
Format	Not Available
Updated	4/1/2024

What is a AVCHD File Type?

The AVCHD format was developed jointly by Sony and Panasonic and was introduced in 2006, mainly for high definition consumer camcorders. AVCHD, as a format, is comparable to .HDV and is an acceptable format for professional use.

The AVCHD format is not supported by all Blu-Ray Disc players because even though AVCHD shares many format similarities with the Blu-Ray Disc, it is not part of the Blu-Ray Disc specification.

There is a known incompatibility within the Panasonic 'brand of AVCHD format; s original software HD Writer d' import and d' edition, which was shipped from 2006 to 2008. This version of HD Writer does not recognize the current 1080i format or new formats such as 1080p50 or 1080p60. The new HD Writer AE can read the new 1080i format, while the 2 and higher can read 1080p (in both rates); images.

Free online AVCHD Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .AVCHD (High Definition Video File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to AVCHD, merge, split and compare the AVCHD files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

AVCHD Converter

Open AVCHD

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Merge AVCHD Files

Split AVCHD Files

AVCHD Metadata Viewer

AVCHD Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the High Definition Video File .AVCHD File Extensions while opening the .AVCHD files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open AVCHD Files?

You must have supported software programs installed for High Definition Video File on your system such as VideoLAN VLC media player.
Associate default Videolan VideoLAN VLC media player program for *.avchd (High Definition Video File) files.

Associate AVCHD Default Program on Windows
1. Right-click a *.AVCHD (e.g example.avchd) file and click Open With.
2. In the Open with dialog box, click Videolan VideoLAN VLC media player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .avchd files.
Associate AVCHD Default Program on MacOs
1. Click *.AVCHD (e.g example.avchd) file and click information -> Open With.
2. In the programs list, click Videolan VideoLAN VLC media player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .VideoLAN VLC media player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related AVCHD File Extensions

AVCHD default file extension is .AVCHD and other similer related extensions are:

.avc file extension .avd file extension .3g2 file extension .3ga file extension .3gp file extension .aac file extension .adt file extension .anx file extension .avi file extension .bik file extension .f4v file extension .flv file extension .gxf file extension .h264 file extension .hdmov file extension .iso file extension .m1v file extension .m2v file extension .m4a file extension .m4b file extension .m4v file extension .mka file extension .mks file extension .mov file extension .mp3 file extension .mp4 file extension .mpeg1 file extension .mpeg4 file extension .mpg2 file extension .mpv file extension .mts file extension .nsv file extension .nuv file extension .ogg file extension .ogv file extension .oma file extension .opus file extension .pss file extension .ra file extension .rbs file extension .rec file extension .rm file extension .rmi file extension .rt file extension .spx file extension .svi file extension .tod file extension .trp file extension .ts file extension .tta file extension .vlt file extension .voc file extension .vp6 file extension .vqf file extension .vro file extension .wav file extension .webm file extension .wv file extension .xesc file extension .zab file extension

All Platform Software Programs for AVCHD File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the AVCHD files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open AVCHD File on Windows

Software	License	Developer
Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open AVCHD File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open AVCHD file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open AVCHD file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open AVCHD file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 for iOS	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open AVCHD file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

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About AVCHD - High Definition Video File

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Updated 4/1/2024

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