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I have a dvd with movies I made while I was still using a Windows based P.C. I can't seem to import any of the files into iMovie. Any help will be appreciated since I have a number of these dvd's that I want to edit.
 
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In order to get those movies into iMovie you will need to convert them into something that iMovie can read. Give this article a read. it explains how to use HandBrake to do what you want. It also has a link to the HandBrake software. Any of the presets they show in the article should work with iMovie. Choose the one that best matches the device they will be played on. I suggest testing a small clip at first to make sure the settings you've chosen will work.
 

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