Play/Convert .CPI files in ubuntu

According to http://filext.com/file-extension/CPI it is:

AVCHD Clip Information
Specific Notes [What's This?]
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. Various video programs can edit or convert this file format which is generally used by Sony and some Panasonic video cameras.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AVCHD shows:

    * FFDshow is a free, Open Source collection of codecs, including AVCHD.
    * CoreAVC is a h.264 decoder for Windows, which can decode AVCHD as well as a variety of other h.264 formats.
    * AVS Video Converter can convert AVCHD into a number of different formats. (mov/mpg/avi/mp4/flv/3gp/rm)
    * Roxio Toast 10 Titanium on Mac OS X will convert AVCHD to most computer formats presently available.
    * HandBrake will convert AVCHD Lite format to AVI, MP4, MKV and OGM (tested on OSX; other versions available).
    * VoltaicHD is an AVCHD converter available for both Mac OS X and Windows.

You may find ffmpeg or mencoder can convert it to something useful.

Thanks, but I don't know how to use ffmpeg or mencoder in the commandline...
I tried AVS with wine but got error message when I tried to load the cpi file.

Guess I'll have to go back to windows...

yeah you're right ;-) lazy me. I'll try.

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Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

to convert avchd video clips to many other video formats, you can download avchd converter for trial.

Souce from; http://www.avchdconverterformac.net