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How to Convert Video for iPodBy Zachary Scott |
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You probably know how to put movies on your iPod, but do you want to put some previously owned videos which aren't in mp4 format. MP4 being the format that the iPod reads and understands? Well let me show you how!
It is simple when it comes down to it. You need basically one thing: a converter software.
The iPod has these limitations: H.264 MPEG-4 (This is a codec, the mp4 format I was talking about) Maximum Resolution 480x480 (You can go under, but it will be really small to watch) Maximum Bitrate 2500 kbps (This will also affect the quality of the video) Maximum Framerate 30 fps (This is the normal framerate for most videos, so you won't get a jaggy image that is kind of in slow motion)
The software I recommend is the ImTOO MPEG encoder. It is pretty user friendly. You can use the one you wish though, they work all pretty much the same.
Once you have downloaded the software, simply import the files in the software. This is usually done by either dragging and dropping the files in the window, or going in the file menu, and then choosing import. Determine that the target format you are going to use. This format is going to be be mp4, because as stated before, this is the format that the iPod supports.
Next you are going to set the destination folder and start the conversion.
Your files will be at the destination folder you have set. All you need to do is import them into iTunes, synch that baby and voilą! You are watching all of your favorite videos on your iPod. |
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About the Author |
| I own a blog on which I talk about this, how to actually put the converted video. It is also possible to view other types of video, but you need to install Linux or Rockbox. Two great user interfaces you can use for the iPod. Go the my and blog learn more, Click Here! |
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