A .dat file extension isn't a standard file format because much software uses this file extension with different meaning and content. Here a .dat file belongs to Video Files. It is a Video stream from a Video CD (VCD) disc; typically saved in MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 format, containing the actual video data that is played from the VCD. To play dat files easily, Mac users can simply rename from DAT to MPG and players such as Mplayer OS X, VCD Gear or VLC Media Player will opens dat files.

What if a Mac user wants to edit a dat file, for example, convert dat to avi on Mac, what should he do? Here Aimersoft DAT to AVI Converter for Mac will act as a good assistant. This Mac-friendly and easy-to-use DAT to AVI Converter for Mac will convert dat files to avi format on Mac. Also this Mac DAT to AVI Converter could split dat files into several parts on Mac or extract mp3 or m4a from DAT videos on Mac. Now the latest version also gives a full support to Snow Leopard. To learn how to convert dat to avi on Mac please refer to the following step-by-step guide.

Import your dat files and preview it through the screen on the right. Choose the format of "Common Video---Xvid AVI-Audio Video Interleaved(Avid) (*.avi)", and check the settings.

Hit on "Trim" and split the parts you want to convert. Here you can set the start time and end time by dragging the little triangle icon under the preview screen. After you set all the time, press "OK".

 

Want to add some special effects on your DAT files? Hit on "Effect" and change Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Filters according to your own wishes.

After all these preparations, hit on "Convert" and start converting your DAT files to AVI on Mac.

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