Was wondering what is the best video converter to use for iMac.

I have some videos taken with a JVC Everio camcorder and want to download them on my new IMac. Would like some suggestions for free video vonverters. Thanks.

I'd try MPEG Streamclip.
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
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