A CPI file is a descriptive file used to describe an AVCHD or MTS video stream and it contains the related metadata including frame rate, frames per second, and aspect ratio. CPI files are primarily created by Sony and Panasonic associated with the AVCHD video format and it can be found in directory PRIVATE AVCHD BDMV CLIPINF. The CPI file type is primarily associated with AVCHD. AVCHD is a high-definition digital video format that supports 1080i and 720p with a reasonably small file size. AVCHD files are based on the MPEG4 CODEC. AVCHD video files can be burned to Blu-ray discs and played in compatible devices, such as Blu-ray disc players and the Sony PlayStation3.
Have a problem opening a .CPI file? We collect information about file formats and can explain what CPI files are. Additionally we recommend software suitable for opening or converting such files.
What is the .CPI file type?
The .cpi extension is mainly encountered in association with the AVCHD Clip Information (CPI) file type/format. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) is a proprietary video compression codec, jointly developed by Sony and Panasonic. Maximus arcade serial crack. Based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 technology, AVCHD is widely implemented in digital camcorder devices.
Video clips made with an AVCHD camera are saved as .mts (.m2ts) files. For each .mts file, a separate .cpi file is automatically created. It is a small binary file that holds metadata information (aspect ratio, resolution, exposure, time/date stamps, etc.) for its related clip file. CPI files always have the same filenames as .mts clips, e.g. '001523.cpi' for '001523.mts'.
Stored under 'AVCHD/BDMV/CLIPINF', such CPI clip information files are often mistaken for actual AVCHD video. When an attempt is made to open a .cpi file with a media player, the player will be redirected to the associated .mts file instead. CPI files are not meant to be opened directly, yet metadata they contain are used by video processing software.
Differently, the .cpi extension is also used in association with the CPC Compressed Image (CPI) file format and type. CPC stands for Cartesian Perceptual Compression and represents a very efficient data compression method suggested by Cartesian Products, Inc. CPC allows to achieve much better compression ratios than TIFF it is often compared to.
CPC-compressed images can have both .cpc and .cpi extensions. A .cpi file is a relatively small binary file with the 'CPC' signature at the file's header. To open and view such CPC-compressed images (.cpi), one needs to use the CPC View utility or a CPC web-browser plugin.
Lastly, the .cpi extension also belongs to the MS-DOS/Windows Codepage Information (CPI) format and file type. Historically, the binary CPI format was used in the now obsolete MS-DOS and early MS Windows to provide codepage, keyboard layout information as well as bitmap fonts for different languages and display setups (CGA, EGA, VGA, SVGA).
Software to open or convert CPI files
You can open CPI files with the following programs:VLC media player by VideoLAN
Movie Maker by Microsoft Corporation
If you need to convert .cpi files to .mov format, you will need a .cpi to .mov converter. Read this post to check a quick guide on how to transcode AVCHD CPI files to MOV format on a Mac machine.
How can you transform a .cpi file to .mov?
“Hi guys, I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to do with all my AVCHD (.cpi) files on my Mac. I can play them using VLC, but iMovie seems not friendly to them. The process is unstable and unreliable. Has anyone else figured out how to handle the files in this format? How can you transform a .cpi file to .mov? Thanks for any help.”
“Hi guys, I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to do with all my AVCHD (.cpi) files on my Mac. I can play them using VLC, but iMovie seems not friendly to them. The process is unstable and unreliable. Has anyone else figured out how to handle the files in this format? How can you transform a .cpi file to .mov? Thanks for any help.”
Cpi Video Player
All you need to do this is a third party CPI Converter for Mac. Note that to be able to convert a CPI file properly you must have the accompanying MTS file. The CPI file contains only specific metadata about the MTS file; no actual video footage is stored here. It stores data about the MTS video’s aspect ratio and frame rate. Properly converting a video shot on an AVCHD camcorder requires both the MTS and the CPI. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to convert .cpi files to .mov format.
How to encode CPI files to MOV on Mac?
Software requirement
HD Converter for Mac
HD Converter for Mac
![Clip Clip](https://www.transparency.org/files/content/pages/CPI2018_Map3.png)
Cpi File Opener
The steps:
Step 1: Open up CPI to MOV Converter for Mac. When its main interface comes up, click ‘Add File’ to load your source media.
Step 1: Open up CPI to MOV Converter for Mac. When its main interface comes up, click ‘Add File’ to load your source media.
Step 2: From ‘Profile’ list, choose output format
1) To convert CPI files to MOV for editing in iMovie, choose ‘Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC)(*.mov)’ as output format under ‘iMovie and Final Cut Express’ column.
1) To convert CPI files to MOV for editing in iMovie, choose ‘Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC)(*.mov)’ as output format under ‘iMovie and Final Cut Express’ column.
2) To transcode CPI files to MOV for use in FCP (X), Edius, DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, select ‘Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)’ as output format under ‘Final Cut Pro’ catalogue.
3) To encode CPI files to MOV for working with Avid, choose ‘DNxHD (*.mov)’ as target from ‘Avid Media Composer’ option.
Cpi File Reader
4) To transfer CPI files to MOV for playing on Mac, you can select ‘HD MOV Video (*.mov)’ as output format under ‘HD Video’ column.
Important: If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.
Important: If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.
Step 3: Custom video and audio settings (optional)
If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 3D settings are also available.
If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 3D settings are also available.
Step 4: Begin CPI AVCHD video to MOV conversion on Mac
When ready, click ‘Convert’ to start CPI to MOV conversion. Once the conversion process is complete, you can click ‘Open Folder’ button to get the generated files for editing or playing on Mac with optimum performance.
When ready, click ‘Convert’ to start CPI to MOV conversion. Once the conversion process is complete, you can click ‘Open Folder’ button to get the generated files for editing or playing on Mac with optimum performance.
Cpi Files To Video
Tips:
If you don’t want to wait for the entire conversion process, you can tick off ‘Shutdown computer when conversion completed’ and go away to do other things.
If you don’t want to wait for the entire conversion process, you can tick off ‘Shutdown computer when conversion completed’ and go away to do other things.
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