FW:Find this useful guide, so post here. How to convert DVD to iPod, different video files to iPod with 'cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Converter suite' -- All in one solution, highly recommended How to convert DVD to ipod using ImToo DVD to ipod converter - only convert DVDs How to update videos to your ipod through iTune 1. How to convert DVD to iPod, different video files to iPod with 'cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Converter suite' This guide have 2 parts, How to rip DVD to iPod (Windows) How to convert iPod video, such as AVI to iPod, WMV to iPod, MPEG to iPod, RM to iPod, RMVB to iPod, ASF to iPod, MPG to iPod, DivX to iPod, XviD to iPod video. (Windows) Features: * DVD to iPod video converter component can rip DVD to iPod video directly ( do not need convert DVD to AVI or VOB first) * iPod video converter component can Convert AVI, WMV, MPEG, RM, RMVB, ASF, MOV, DIVX, XVID, MPG to iPod MP4 or H264 format It is easy-to-use and the converting speed is fast! Based on my experience, all formats to iPod conversion works well! I found the program can also rip DVD to AVI, DivX, VCD, SVCD and MPEG recently. Let's view the steps. How to rip DVD to iPod (Windows) 1. Download 'iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Converter suite' from http://www.allforvideo.com/download/iPodSuit_r56510.exe ,install and run. 2. Click DVD to iPod Converter component, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu. Several titles appear in the list after loading DVD. Tips: You can also select 'Open VOB or Mpeg' or 'Open IFO' from "File" to rip charpters or segments you like. 3. As usual, the longest title is the main file of the movie. You can remove the title you don't like to convert by choosing the title, right-clicking and 'Remove'. 4. Set 'Subtitle' to what you like. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking 'Output folder'. 5. Click 'Output video Settings' to select the format for the output file, the program already has built in the most popular profiles, include ipod 30G and 60G, also different resolution rate for TV output, you just need to select and also you can edit and save your only setting. 6. You can also set the convert speed you want by clicking the Encoded Speed, recommend you to select Realtime x 250%, you can have a good balance between speed and the quality of the output video. After that just click 'Convert' to start ripping DVD to iPod video files. Trouble Shooting If during the converting period, an error message came up that said you did not have some DivX Pro codec supported software installed and refused to go any further, please download the free DivX codec from http://www.allforvideo.com/download/DivX6.exe and install. After installing, run the DVD to iPod converter and convert it again. 6. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to iPod converter created and drag it into your iTunes library, or select 'Add File to Library' from the 'File' menu and select the encoded movies. Now you can watch it with iTunes or Quicktime Player on your PC. Tips: Download iTunes 6+quicktime Player package from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html 7. Load the MP4 files to iPod by clicking 'File -> Update iPod'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your fifth generation video iPod anywhere and anytime. Tips: Rip DVD to AVI, DivX, XviD, VCD, MPEG with the 'iPod video converter + dvd to iPod suite' * Run DVD to iPod converter component, click 'Settings -> Output settings', select 'AVI(DivX,Xvid)', 'VCD', 'SVCD', 'MPEG1' or 'MPEG2' as output format, and then choose related codec from 'Codec' options, click 'Ok'. * Load your DVD and start ripping. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. How to convert iPod video, such as AVI to iPod, WMV to iPod, MPEG to iPod, RM to iPod, RMVB to iPod, ASF to iPod, MPG to iPod, DivX to iPod, XviD to iPod video. (Windows) Procedure 1. Download 'iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Converter suite' from http://www.allforvideo.com/download/iPodSuit_r56510.exe and install it. Related download * To convert RM/RMVB real media files to iPod, Maybe need to install Realplayer: http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=rnwk * To convert WMV, ASF to iPod, Maybe need to install Windows Media Player: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx 2. Run iPod Video converter component, load the video files you'd like to convert by clicking 'Open file' button. 3. Click 'Output' and choose the pathname where you want to save your video files. Click 'Convert' to start converting video to iPod MP4 or H264 MOV files. Tips: Before converting, you can click 'Advance -> Video settings' to set 'Video format', 'Resolution', 'Framerate', 'Output Quality'. If you'd like to convert video to H264 .mov files, please set 'Video format' to 'H264(.MOV) FQ Variable Bitrate'. 'MPEG4(.mp4) FQ Variable Bitrate' is the default value. Certainly, you can also set 'Audio Bitrate', 'Channels', 'Sample Rate' and 'Volume' in 'Audio Settings' page. 4. After converting, you can open the output folder to check the iPod video files. 5. Find the .mp4 or .mov file that iPod converter created and drag it into your iTunes library, or select 'Add File to Library' from the 'File' menu and select the encoded movies. Now, you can watch it with iTunes and Quicktime Player.(Download Quicktime Player+iTunes from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html). Then, please load the movies to your iPod by clicking 'File -> Update iPod'. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. How to convert DVD to ipod using ImToo dvd to ipod converter" - This is the lastest ImTOO release, and only convert DVDs to ipod 1. First please download ImTOO DVD to iPod Converter from http://www.allforvideo.com/download/dvd-to-ipod-converter-56510.exe and install it 2. Run it and open your local DVD by clicking "Add DVD Folder" button under "File" menu. 3. Click “Show Chapters” button to see all the chapters within the file. 4. Set output format: In “Profile” drop down list box, you may select output format. The software allows setting different output formats according to different files. Tips: by selecting iPod MPEG-4 Movie format (*.mp4) in “Profile” drop down list box, the software will produce iPod mp4 formats. 5. Set conversion mode (Optional) After selecting certain output format, the right column will show its general standard. By clicking certain settings such as 'Zoom', 'Split', 'Destination' and ‘Title’ etc, you may set it. Please note: you can set "Bit Rate" by choosing the rate given, such as "512". Certainly, you can keep all the above options default without any change. 6. Start conversion: Finally, selected the chapter you want to convert and start conversion by right-clicking the chapter name and selecting ‘Rip Selected’ under the menu. After a short while, you will get the mp4 file that is ready to be played on your iPod(either you converted from DVD or from other videos files). But how do you add it to your iPod? Here is the way: --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. How to update video to your ipod through iTune 1.Connect your iPod to PC, launch iTunes Tips: Download iTunes 6+quicktime Player package from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html 2.We recommend that you create a new list to place the file you converted. 3.Find the mp4 file you have converted, directly drag into the playlist you created just now. 4.If you have added the file to the library of the iTunes, you can drag it from library to the new playlist directly. 5. After downloading, you can see the file list on your ipod. You can change the file name showing on iPod. Please right click the file, choose "Get info", change the info of this file at "Info". You are done and enjoy!! Finally, you are able to enjoy the beloved movies on your iPod breezely. Links may be useful iPod official support page: http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/ iTunes official support page: http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ Feel free to post your question and let's share experience.
thanks for your sharing.i got my 5th video ipod last month, i've searched in different forums and google and have tried several differenct programs, like pq, imtoo, xlisoft,cucusoft etc, for those who are looking for an easy to use solution and willing to spend some money, i'd like to recommend you use cucusoft DVD to ipod video converter suite,it can not only rip dvd to ipod but also can convert almost all kinds of video files in your hard disc, it's an all-in-one solution, it works perfect for me.From experience, only cucusoft can convert all my dvds (around 60), some others have trouble to recongize my dvds.
