Lumix G7 FCP X - Import edit Lumix G7 4K MP4 in FCP X

This article shows you an easy workaround for importing and editing Panasonic Lumix G7 footage in Final Cut Pro (FCP X, FCP 7, FCP 6).

"I have captured some videos clips about 20 or so with my new Panasonic Lumix G7; the recordings are in MP4 format with 4K resolution. I would like to edit them on the Final Cut Pro X so that I can share these interesting videos with my friends through internet or on YouTube. But the problem is, my FCP Xhas no ability to edit 4K footage, I want to find some apps can import the Panasonic Lumix G7 MP4 to FCP X, but unfornately I found nothing on the internet. Can anyone here suggest something to help me out? Thanks in advance."



As far as I know, MP4 is a digital multimedia format most commonly used to store video and audio, but can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and still images. To edit Panasonic Lumix G7 4K footage in Final Cut Pro smoothly, the easy workaround is to change the file extention from "MP4" to "MOV", which is a friendly format supported by FCP X, FCP 7 and FCP 6. Here is an easy and efficient solution for you.

First of all, free download Panasonic 4K Video Converter for Mac


Overall, the program is an easy-to-use yet professional Panasonic Lumix G7 Video Converter for FCP. It's able to convert 4K MP4 files from Lumix G7 to Apple ProRes MOV. With it, you can easily import 4K MP4 videos in Final Cut Pro X/7/6 for editing smoothly without quality loss. Now just download it and follow the step-by-step guide to convert Lumix G7 4K files to ProRes on Mac. Click 4K Video Converter to get a windows version if you are running Windows PC.

Guide of Converting Lumix G7 4K MP4 to ProRes for Final Cut Pro

Step 1: Load Lumix G7 4K files to Acrok 4K Video Converter
Run the program you just set up. Drag and drop the Lumix G7 4K MP4 files to the Mac 4K Video Converter. You can also hit Add files button to import videos to the app.



Step 2: Select output format
You just need to go to Final Cut Pro column by choosing "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as best video format for editing Panasonic Lumix G7 4K footage in Final Cut Pro as well as good video quality.



Tips:
1- If you just want to convert this video for normal use and want it to be smaller in size, then Apple ProRess 422 (*.mov) is suggested.
2- You can also click "Settings" which is marked as step 3 to fix the frame rate, bitrate and video quality to your needs

Step 3: Start Converting 4K MP4 to ProRes MOV
Now click "Convert" and let it go. The Lumix G7 to FCP Converter for Mac supports batch conversion, so if you have lots of xavc videos to convert, check 'Shut down computer after conversion', and you can go away without keeping an eye on it.

When the conversion is done, you can find the output files by clicking "Open" button on the main interface, then you can transfer the files to your FCP to edit with ease.

Tip: If you want to rip and convert Blu-ray for playing. You can try Acrok Blu-ray Ripper.