How to convert DVD to iPod **Video Tutorial** DVD to iPod Video Converter from PQDVD.com - Editor's Choice

Have you got a solution to convert DVD or avi files to the iPod? God knows why avi is the only format I can download. That’s ok. I'm thinking of converting these avi to my iPod.I finally found a tool that converts all my avi files to iPod, though this software is more professional for DVD to iPod. Check:http://www.pqdvd.com/dvd-to-ipod-video-converter.htm That's ok. TO share with howto, I just copied their guide, but the video above is recorded by myself. Hope you like it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• iTune
• a avi format movie
• a good DVD to iPod Ripper, which also can convert avi to iPod. http://www.pqdvd.com/dvd-to-ipod-video-converter.html

1. load your avi Click “Open” button on right-hand side, and choose "Open Video File" to load the AVI file you want to convert.
   
   Tips: "Open DVD" option is only for your DVD Movies
2. output path Set Output File/Location within this “Open” menu.
3. For exact clip conversion Set the start-stop point of the avi movie with the range bar. You can also click “Set start and stop times for recording” in top “Options” menu.
4. SETTINGS Click “More Options”above the "Open" menu to finish the “Output Setting”.
   
   Notes: Here is the most crucial step. I will elaborate on it in "TIPS".
5. Just do it. Convert！Action！
   Click “Record it” to start the conversion.
6. stop? Pause or stop the conversion as you please.
7. Wanna batch conversion? “Batch Convert Video Files” for batch conversion.
8. Add File to Library in iTunes’File menu, and select this output video file to iPod's playlist.
   
   TIps: When it finishes, add the converted avi(mp4 format) to iTunes library by simply dragging it onto the iTunes icon in your Dock.

Tips & Warnings

• Outsettings: for detailed info, visit Choose Codec of video: Select MPEG-4(fast conversion, larger file size) or H.264(slow conversion, half the size) for the same quality as you like. Bitrate: The bitrate refers to the number of bits per second devoted to storing the final product; the higher the bitrate, the greater the audio resolution of the final product. Bitrate (kbps) needs to be below 768 for H.264, and below 2500 for MPEG-4. PQ DVD Software recommends using lower-than-maximum numbers here, just for safety. If you’re really picky about video quality, you’ll need to test some clips to determine what looks and works best here. Frame rate (fps): The frame rate is the number of frames or images that are projected or displayed per second. At least according to Apple’s technical specifications for the iPod, frame rate cannot exceed 30 fps regardless of whether you’re using MPEG-4 or H.264. In addition，you can also choose “Disable screensaver when recording” or “Shutdown the computer when the work is done”.
• Be aware that a avi format accepted by iTunes is not always accepted by iPod; Test it when you synchronize the iPod.