QUESTION for Ipod Users who put Video on their Ipods...
 

Hey Ipod users! I know for recent variations of the Ipod you can put video on it. You just have to convert it to the proper file type then transfer it over just like in the PSP.

I was wondering, does anyone know which video file types work on Ipods? I know MPEG4 does, its pretty universal with all portable devices, but its not the most capacity efficient file type.

Thanks in advance! I'm actually using the feedback for a little something I'm working on :P

I think MOVs are compatible too but I'm not sure if they're more capacity efficient.

EDIT: Actually, I don't think MOVs are compatible anymore XD. Lemme check.

EDIT2: Actually I think .mov, .mp4 and .m4v are compatible, I'm not sure with is more efficient though.

EDIT3:But usually the extension does very little, if you want to have more capacity efficient videos, I suggest you lower the quality and settings.

Any videos should be converted to 320x240 using the H.264 video codec at 1Mbps for decent quality. I suggest using Apollo iPod Converter as it does the job quite well, and also is very easy to navigate.

Thanks for the input so far. Does .AVC format videos happen to be compatible with Ipods?

I am trying to find a video format that is compatible with the main portable video devices, like Ipod and PSP. So far MPEG4 is the only one I've seen

*edit
Bashumaru do you happen to have an Ipod which you convert videos onto?

I used too :P, till it broke >_>.

Ah icic, does anyone else put video onto their Ipods?

i do, but I convert them all to mp4.


At one time it let me add my mpeg files, but the didnt play right, so I don't know.

I use videora ipod to convert my vids to mp4 and never had too much problem with it. mpeg4 never really worked to well with me.

I use WinAVI MP4 Converter and it's great.

I use Total Video Converter and this program will convert from-format-to-any-format with complete ease. I don't know what types of files are allowed, but I also convert to MP4 from AVI, DIVX, etc. Since I have an Ipod Touch, the normal resolution is 640x480 and usually some videos will downscale if bigger and some won't.

Seems like everyone uses different software. haha! I've also had good experiences with WINAVI MP4 Converter, and would recommend it. =]

You should consider going into advertising & marketing. XD

so basically

mp4
mkv
m4v
?

oh well, i convert them to mp4 anyway

Lol, not mkv, mov :)

Does anyone know if a video converter that would work for MACS?

^u shoulda stuck with Windows. :sdevil

.mpg works on ipods...but well, u have to convert through itunes. :)

Does iTunes work? The link that was in my 1st post should explain it.

EDIT:NVM the link is for quicktime pro. I did a quick google and I found http://www.isquint.org/

EDIT2: I just remembered, you should use handbrake at http://handbrake.fr/

Thank you! I actually got iSquit a few hours ago and love it :D

damn, i always thought h.264 is mkv

Thanks everyone for posting your responses in this thread. Like I said, I was using this thread to research for a little something I was working on :P. I was trying to find another file type extension besides mp4 that is universally compatible with all different kinds of portable devices. avc format is the one I use for my PSP videos. Its actually a variation of the mp4 format, so theres a possibility it can work with Ipods and possibility it can't.

If you guys want a portable device media version of Ayu's Best of CDL 07-08 concert, here it is:

http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76334

Once again, thanks :)

Wait, so you're saying what I've download from jpopsuki can go straight into my iTunes?!

.m4v is best for me... It saves lots of space and the quality is very good.

Though I'm not sure how to convert videos to that format so I mostly use .mp4