Sony HDR-UX5 Editing on PC

Is it possible to edit footage taken from Sony HDR-UX5 on my PC?
If so, HOW do I convert the format for editing?
Any help is GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thank you
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Thank you for your post.
You can use the supplied software PMB that came with the unit to edit footage taken from your HDR-UX5. Follow the link for PMB (Picture Motion Browser) instruction: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www ... html?fm=na

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