Ipod Video

**RogHatJr** · December 31st, 2005, 07:54 AM

Any good software to convert DVD's to MP4 for ipod? I have found several programs for sale - the best I have seen seems to be PQ DVD? Others? Thoughts?

**Auggie2k** · December 31st, 2005, 07:58 AM

Moved to the iPod Lounge.

Try using Google, it saves a lot of time honestly. ImTOO Video DVD to MP4 Converter...

http://www.imtoo.com/dvd-to-mp4-converter.html

**superjudi89** · December 31st, 2005, 09:52 AM

is there anything to convert your movies to be mp3 compatible that doesn't cost you a lot. I have Windows 2000, and I really don't want to have to pay more money for my stupid ipod. I already shelled out a few hundred to buy it....anyone know of any programs that are free to download and use that can convert movies and DVDs to ipod format?

**lifehacker** · December 31st, 2005, 10:56 AM

Im not sure if this will work for an ipod but I have a Pocket Pc and use a program called Pocket dvd studio to convert dvds, .avis and other formats to a format fit to be watched on a small screen. There is a free trial available so you can try it out first....

**chris305_interpol** · December 31st, 2005, 01:06 PM

You should search Download.com and search for: Elecard Mobile Converter

Its totally free and I use It to convert and type of video to mp4 For the IPod Video

P.S-Didnt this Ipod Video have a battery problem, cause my last's only for 4 Hours instead of the 60GB which has to last at least 20 hours, help anybody?

Easy with the capitals ~ Auggie

**brock01** · December 31st, 2005, 05:33 PM

ya use the Videora iPod Converter, free

SanDiegoKid · January 1st, 2006, 08:50 AM

He didn't ask Google for the answer. He asked us. You should be flattered instead of dishing out the ol' cliches.
It's like finding someone who's choking and helping them by saying, "Just go breathe some air... duh."

That being said...

I've tried nearly all of the iPod video apps. PQ is okay, but there's no batch encoding. Xilisoft converter has worked for me a few times, but also have had some audio sync and aspect ratio problems. I think you may have to use GSPOT to check the frame rate of the video and match it manually.

The big winner, however, is Nero. Yeup, good ol' Nero. Nero Recode to be exact.

Nero Recode --> Record DVDs and Videos to Nero Digital. You can play with the settings to custom crop the black bars from a letterboxed video, and crank up the bit rate to 1500kbps if you care to (for television viewing).

**forkart** · January 12th, 2006, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by RogHatJr

Any good software to convert DVD's to MP4 for ipod? I have found several programs for sale - the best I have seen seems to be PQ DVD? Others? Thoughts?

I use yasa dvd to mp4 converter. It is easy way to convert dvd to mp4. however, it is not freeware.
http://www.yasasoft.com/yasadvdtomp4/

**Sparky9** · January 12th, 2006, 10:46 PM

Of course, Apple is happy to help you create your own iPod videos - if you upgrade to Quicktime Pro wink wink

Luckily, there are plenty of other simple options that allow you to convert your videos to create your own iPod videos for free.

If you’re a Mac user, Handbrake is an excellent choice. You can easily rip and save your DVD collection to your iPod with Handbrake. Not happy with Handbrake - give iSquint or MovieToGo a try.

If Windows is more your style, Videora or the 3GP Converter are both good solutions.

http://www.lifehacker.com/software/i...pod-147494.php

**Katcher06** · January 23rd, 2006, 09:51 AM

i have videora and it works great..and its free..thats what i recomend..

SanDiegoKid · January 23rd, 2006, 12:50 PM

My new iPod converter of choice is the WinAVI mp4 converter. It's the fastest one I've seen in action.

I also like Apollo iPod converter, but it has a fatal flaw, in that some of its frame rate settings have odd presets, with no option to manually enter a frame rate.

A video with a frame rate of 23.976 will have audio out of sync within 20 minutes when encoded with the included preset of 23.975. I emailed Apollo support and asked them if they tested the app before selling it. They then replied with questions about digital video.... so... makes you wonder who's coding over there!

**larryrctexas** · February 4th, 2006, 04:52 PM

Thanks Guys, I'm going to try Videora. I have the 60GB Video Ipod and I went to the Ipod store today to ask them how to put movies on my Ipod. The guy told me he could not tell me anything, something about protection? I believe it had to do with the protection on DVDs now days, to keep people from copying them. I'll see if Videora works, and let ya'll know.

**Homer22** · February 28th, 2006, 03:52 PM

All the download services I use that are for free only hold 5-10 minutes worth of DVD footage, and most of them are included in the links you guys supplied.

And when I find a free one, there is a big watermark on the front that says Trial Version. Any help getting a perfect, free version?

**lifehacker** · February 28th, 2006, 04:01 PM

If it only gives 5-10 min of dvd footage or gives a watermark its not freeware, its shareware.

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