How to Convert MOD/TOD to AVI/MPG/WMV/MPEG and Other Popular Video Formats

If you have some MOD/TOD videos and want to play them smoothly on more portable devices, you should get some clear knowledge of what is MOD and TOD video first. This article shows you the basic conception of MOD format and you will get the best and simplest way to convert your MOD/TOD files to other popular video formats for playing on more devices like smartphones and PS3.

How to convert MOD/TOD to AVI/MPG/WMV/MPEG

What is .mod and .tod video

According to the glossary from Wikipedia, MOD and TOD are recording formats for use in digital tapeless camcorders. And these two video formats are comparable to HDV, AVCHD and XDCAM EX.

You may know it or not, MOD format is tapeless video formats developed by Panasonic (MOD only), Canon (MOD only) and JVC (both MOD and TOD) for some models of digital camcorders.

Different from the VOB format, MOD file format is recorded to a hard disk or SD memory card rather than DVD and type. As MOD file format is similar to MPEG2 format and is capable of containing both SD (standard definition) and HD (high definition) video, a great number of camcorder manufacturers are glad to take this format as the first choice. There are also many camcorder manufacturers choose TOD as the video format for it can full 1080i high definition.

Under most conditions, SD (Standard Definition) video is saved in MPEG program stream container files, and the extension is MOD, while HD (High Definition) video is saved in MPEG transport stream container files, and the extension is TOD.

And now, you have got the introduction of MOD and TOD. However, if you want to play these video formats, you should know more. More what? The following guide is what we mainly want to talk about. You need to convert the MOD and TOD video formats to other popular video formats. And the precondition is finding a proper MOD Converter. Here we will show you the best Free MOD Converter and the simplest way to convert MOD and TOD to MP4, AVI, WMV and other video formats you want.

What is the best MOD Converter

The product we will introduce in this post is Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate. As we know, Aiseesoft is a famous brand for its exquisite products and superior services. So even though this is a free product, it has a well guarantee for solving the problems you may meet during converting. With this free MOD video converter, you can convert MOD to AVI, MOD to MPG, MOD to MPEG, MOD to WMV and to other video formats. If you have more than one MPD files, you are able to batch convert with importing these MOD files to this software at the same time. In addition, you only need three steps to finish the MOD/TOD conversion on your computer.

How to convert MOD/TOD video to AVI, MPG, WMV and other formats

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to handle the conversion. Free download this free MOD file converter on your computer and have a try.

Step 1 Add MOD or TOD files

Click Add File button to add MOD video files, or you are able to drag and drop the MOD or TOD videos you want directly.

How to convert MOD/TOD to AVI/MPG/WMV/MPEG - Add MOD or TOD file

Step 2 Set output video format

Click the drop down button from Profile to select the output video format such as AVI, MPG, MPEG and WMV. You can click the Settings button to set parameters of your output video such as Frame Rate, Bitrate to get the best video quality as you want.

How to convert MOD/TOD to AVI/MPG/WMV/MPEG - Set output format

Step 3 Click the Convert button to start the conversion

And you will get the converted video within minutes with the CUDA or AMD acceleration technology.

How to convert MOD/TOD to AVI/MPG/WMV/MPEG - Convert completed

More features with MOD/TOD converter tool

As a multi-functional video converting software, Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate could not only convert video formats, but also edit videos according to your needs. You can get the best out of your video before conversion. Here are some tricks you can use to edit the MOD/TOD video.

1. How to join Mod/Tod videos

If you want to merge several Mod/Tod videos into one file you can choose them and click the "Merge into one file" to do it.

2. How to split your Mod/Tod video

The "Clip" function also serves as a video splitter. You can set the "Start Time" and "End Time" to set the time of the clip or you can directly drag the slide bar to the accurate position. After cutting your Mod/Tod videos into small clips you can upload them to YouTube, Myspace and more to share your video with other people of the world.

3. How to crop your Mod/Tod video size

With "Crop" function in Edit you can crop the black edge of your video and you can also drag the line around the video image to adjust your video to your mobile devices. With it you can enjoy and share your DV with other people anytime and anywhere.

4. How to save your favorite picture

You are able to preview the video before converting. And if you like the current image of the video when you play with this software, you can use the "Snapshot" option to save the image, and the image can be checked with "Open" button next to "Snapshot".

In this article, we have mianly showed you how to convert MOD/TOD file to WMV/AVI/MP4/MOV/MPG. Still have more questions? Feel free to leave your comments down below.