How to Convert Video to iPod

Following the steps provided in this article, you can convert between all the popular video and audio formats which includes converting to iPod and iPhone format.

Input Formats: MPG, MPEG, MPEG2, VOB, MP4, M4V, RM, RMVB, WMV, ASF, TS, MKV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MPV, MOD, TOD, MP3, MP2, AAC, AC3, WAV, MID, MIDI, WMA, M4A, RA, RAM

Output Formats: MP4, H.264, AVI, MP3, WMV, WMA, FLV, MKV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, VOB, DivX, Mov, RM, RMVB, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, RA

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 
    
   iPod

   The first thing you will need is a video converter to change the video to iPod or iPhone format. I've personally found that the Tipard Video Converter is a great program to accomplish this with. Check the "Resources" section of the article to download the program.

2. 
    
   Tipard Video Converter

   After downloading and installing the Tipard Video Converter, you will need to import your video file for your iPod or iPhone. Click File > Add File to begin this process.

3. 
    
   Output settings

   You will now need to set the output settings for the files you want to convert to iPod/iPhone format. You can set those under the preview window and the video content list. Set the output format for your video.

4. 
    
   Settings dialog

   To change settings, click "Settings" to open the window. You can change these settings if you're more familiar with how video conversion to iPod or iPhone works.

5. Choose where the file is output by clicking "Browse" next to "Destination". You can now click the Start button to begin the conversion.

Tips & Warnings

• This can be used to convert to more than just iPods and iPhones; check out the list in the program for a better idea.

Resources

• Tipard Video Converter

[henrytan]

on 12/31/2008 I think the best converter software is developed by cucusoft, you can find it from here: http://www.applecomipodstarthere.com/cucusoft-ipoditunes-converter/

[henrytan]

on 12/31/2008 The best converter is developed by cucusoft. You can find it at http://www.applecomipodstarthere.com/cucusoft-ipoditunes-converter/

[SimplyCuttings]

on 12/28/2008 My grandson got an IPod touch for xmas, so I'll be passing this on to him. Thanks!