Using MP3 files in iMovie

I would like to import and use .MPG video files from a Sony camera into iMovie but it will not acknowledge them with that file extension. What is the best way to convert these files to .MOV files? I was told to download Quicktime Pro 7, but I have Quicktime 10 already. Does it make sense to downgrade to the Quicktime Pro 7? Is it even possible with Quicktime 10 already on my computer. I am sure there are a lot of third party conversion programs but I would like to avoid downloading anything unnecessarily that may cause more trouble than good.

Hi Shannaghn - this is what Apple says:
Should you need it, a Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard-compatible version of QuickTime Player 7 is also available for use with older media or with existing AppleScript-based workflows. QuickTime Player 7 can be used to playback formats such as QTVR, interactive QuickTime Movies, and MIDI files. Also, it supports QuickTime 7 Pro registration codes for access to QuickTime Pro functionality.
To install the QuickTime Player 7 from the Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD:
Insert your Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Install DVD.
Open the Optional Installs folder and double-click "Optional Installs.mpkg".
Select the QuickTime 7 option and click Continue.
QuickTime Player 7 will be installed in your Utilities folder.
Note: If you double-click any media that requires QuickTime Player 7 for playback and it is not already installed, you will be asked if you want to download it from Apple.
It should have worked for you.

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