How do I Import videos from SD card to Mac?

Import from a card reader or SD card

Insert the card into your computer’s SD card slot, or connect a card reader to your computer and insert the card into the card reader.
In Photos, choose File > Import, then select the photos or videos you want and click Review for Import.

How do I Import from SD card?

To import from your SD card or digital camera, follow these steps:

Connect the adapter to your iOS device.
Connect your digital camera to the adapter by USB or insert an SD card.
Photos should automatically open to the Import tab.
Tap Import All to import your content, or tap specific items, then tap Import.

How do I Import videos from my camera to iMovie?

In the iMovie app on your Mac, open the Import window by clicking the Import button in the toolbar. If you don’t see the Import button, click the Media button in the toolbar, and then click the Import button. If Image Capture, Photos, or another photo app opens, close the window.

Why can’t I see my videos on my SD card on Mac?

There could be many possible reasons. Maybe the card reader or the SD card slot of your MacBook is defective. It could also be a virus infection, SD card corruption, or wrong system settings that can hide external drive or result in unreadable SD card on Mac issue.

What file formats can I import into iMovie?

iMovie typically supports MP4, MOV and M4V files. But not all MP4, MOV and M4V videos are compatible with iMovie. If an MP4 video contains compression formats (codecs) that are not accepted by iMovie, you won’t be able to import it. In a case like this, you need to use iMovie format converter to convert the file.

Why won’t iMovie import my video?

If some other codec is used to encode your MP4 video file, then codec difference might be one of the major issues why your iMovie is not importing that MP4 file. One of the most recommended solutions for this problem is to convert your MP4 file format into an iMovie compatible file format.