Software AVCHD

1 software

1.1 codecs
1.2 converters
1.3 editors
1.4 open source codecs

software
codecs

ffmpeg includes avchd decoder in libavcodec library used example ffdshow, free, open source collection of codecs microsoft windows.
coreavc h.264 decoder windows, can decode avchd variety of other h.264 formats.
gstreamer uses libavcodec decode avchd on linux, bsd, os/x, windows, , solaris

converters

badaboom media converter uses nvidia gpus accelerate conversion of avchd mobile devices.
handbrake converts avchd lite format mp4 , mkv (tested on macos; other versions available), avi , ogm supported in versions before 0.9.4.
roxio toast 10 titanium on macos converts avchd formats.
total video converter converter video formats, including converting avchd , burning avchd disc.
idealshare videogo can convert avchd mp4, prores, mov, avi, wmv, flv, dv, mkv, vob etc.

editors

the following video-editing software features support avchd format:

apple imovie cameras/camcorders.
adobe premiere pro (from version cs4 onwards). (creative cloud 2013 version natively supports avchd dolby digital.)
adobe premiere elements (version 7 through 9 support import, no avchd output), version 10 supports avchd output.
avidemux video editor linux , windows
apple final cut pro x natively supports avchd through import camera.
apple final cut pro macos. latest version of final cut pro 7 claims better integration apple s other professional applications , improved codec support editing hd, dv , sd video formats, including encoding presets devices such ipod, apple tv, , blu-ray discs.
apple final cut express 4, final cut pro 6.0.1, , imovie 08- 09 (imovie bundled new apple computers; final cut express , pro sold separately) not support editing of avchd clips directly. imported avchd clips automatically converted apple intermediate codec format, requires more hard disk space (40gb per hour opposed 13.5gb per hour standard definition dv), more powerful machine (an intel-based mac), , more recent os (mac os x 10.5). final cut pro 6.0.5 logs , transfers footage avchd appleprores default , gives option of converting apple intermediate codec. not allow native transferring of *.m2ts clips nor directly editing them. latest release of apple s ilife suite (specifically, imovie) has added support avchd lite cameras. automatically imports avchd files when attaching supported camera computer, , can import older mts or m2ts files have been rewrapped (see above) e.g. m4v.
avid media composer (version 5.x , later) supports avchd via transcode import. ama linking available in avid media composer 6 when special ama plugin downloaded avid download center.
avs video editor supports videos hd-cameras(hd video (inc. avchd, mpeg-2 hd , wmv hd), tod, mod, m2ts.) burn avchd video cd-r/rw, dvd+/-r, dvd+/-rw, dvd-ram, double/dual layer on windows xp, 2003, vista, 7 (no macos/linux support).
blender supports avchd format using ffmpeg decoder. blender has little-known, video editing system integrates 3d editing tools. supports proxy editing @ down 25% scaling, helps when editing avchd video, slow.
corel videostudio supports importing, rendering , burning of avchd format in windows system.
cyberlink powerdirector 11 capable of editing avchd 2.0 3d/progressive natively, without transcoding, intermediate formats or proxy files. using patented technique (svrt), avchd clips can edited , output losslessly avchd or blu-ray disc. powerdirector supports opencl encoding acceleration on intel, amd , nvidia graphics platforms. powerdirector can output finished movie variety of video formats, dvd, avchd on dvd, removable storage device, sd/sdhc/sdxc memory card, memory stick or blu-ray disc.
dayang montage extreme [me] 1.2
elecard avc hd editor avc hd editor affords reordering, trimming , merging of avchd clips without need transcoding.
grass valley edius 5.5 , edius neo 2
kdenlive linux , bsd platforms
lightworks windows , linux, starting version 11.1. avchd support available in free , pro versions, however, free version requires transcoding different format upon import of avchd files.
microsoft windows live movie maker 2011 (part of windows live essentials package) converts lower resolution editing , playback, capable of exporting in hd.
nero ultra edition enhanced (from version 7 onwards) includes nero vision editor , nero showtime player, both support avchd files. nerovision can author dvds in avchd format.
openshot video editor linux
pinnacle studio plus (from version 11 onwards)
ulead video studio 11 has announced support mts/m2ts, many user report statement false , editor cannot import video of format, not mention editing.
vsdc free video editor
pitivi video editor linux
sony vegas 7.0e
sony vegas pro (from version 8 onwards)
sony vegas movie studio platinum (from version 8 onwards)
other developers have pledged support may still take time implementation.

open source codecs

the following open source codecs can decode avchd files:

ffdshow tryouts, revision 1971 may 23, 2008, decodes avc (h.264) format video.
libavcodec (part of ffmpeg project) codec library supports avchd. used in jahshaka , blender, notably.




^ imovie 8.0.3 . apple inc. 2009-06-04. 
^ final cut express 4 user manual (pdf). cupertino, ca, usa: apple inc. 2007. archived original (pdf) on 2008-03-19.  search avchd .
^ http://www.blender.org/development/release-logs/blender-242/video-sequence-editor/
^ compare versions . editshare. 
^ ffdshow tryouts: official website .