As for editing 4K video, although a lot of Mac based video editing app can handle 4K resolution video with no issues, however, the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec used by GoPro Hero 4K video is a perfect delivery format but not an ideal video editing format for most Mac video editing app which has its own native editing format. In addition, the default video player apps on Mac - QuickTime, lacks the ability to handle 4K video. The main reason is that 4K video payback has strict requirements on the hardware, in addition, even if your Mac computer meets the requirements, you may find that 4K video plays back choppy, this is due to the immense processing power required to play 4K. Playing and editing GoPro Hero 4K video can be a great hassle for many Mac users. The below article will offer a simple workaround for you to easily eleminte all those head-scratching issue.īest tool to play and edit GoPro Hero 4K Video on Mac
However, one of the annoying thing is that you will encounter format incompatible or other settings issue when you try to play and edit GoPro 4K video on Mac computer.
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For Mac users, after transferring GoPro Hero video to Mac via GoPro Studio Importer, SD Adapter or GoPro app for Desktop, you can then polish your video with some video editing software such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, then share the completed art work with your friends on computer with QuickTime player or large screen TV via USB drive or Media Server.