How to Put Videos on an iPod Using Ares

Apple's iTunes is a convenient application for keeping track of your videos, and synchronizing it with your iPod makes it simple to watch videos on the go. If you download a video using Ares or other peer-to-peer file-sharing program, your video file may not be in a format your iPod can read. Converting your video into the appropriate format will allow you to watch it on your iPod.

Instructions

1. Open Ares. Go to the "Search" tab on the main navigation menu. Enter the name of the video you wish to download and click "Search Now." In the search results, double-click the video file you want. Your video will immediately begin downloading. Once the download is complete, the video is available in the "Library" section of Ares.

2. Download HandBrake. Once the download is complete, double-click on the file to run the installation process. If on a Mac, double-click the .dmg file to mount the HandBrake volume onto the desktop. Open the volume and drag the application icon to your "Applications" folder to install it.

3. Open Handbrake. Find the video you downloaded, select it, and click "Open."

4. In the "Destination" field, enter where on your computer you want to save the converted file.

5. In the "Presets" window, open the "Apple" list. Select "iPod." HandBrake will automatically change the settings to convert to the iPod format. Click "Start" on the top navigation menu.

6. Once your video has finished converting, open iTunes. Go to "File" and select "Add file to library." Select your converted video file, which will appear in your "Movies" library. Connect your iPod to your computer and begin the sync process. Your video will be transferred to your iPod.

Tips & Warnings

• Be patient because it can take as long as 2 hours for HandBrake to convert your full-length movie into iPod format.

Resources

• Ares download
• HandBrake download