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

[lfe.]

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

[Bashumaru]

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:

* By following the steps in this tutorial, QuickTime 7 Pro will automatically create an .m4v file containing H.264 video and AAC audio that is optimized for iPod. iPod can play the following video formats:

* H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile audio up to 160 kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
* H.264 video, up to 768 kbps, 320 x 240, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
* MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/tutor...tingvideo.html

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

[ayu-mix91]

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.

[lfe.]

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?

[Bashumaru]

Originally Posted by lfebaggins

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 , till it broke >_>.

[lfe.]

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

[emi♡]

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.

[xiaou-xijiang]

Originally Posted by lfebaggins

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

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.

[U-GO-BOY]

I use WinAVI MP4 Converter and it's great.

[waynechriss]

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.

[ayu-mix91]

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

[Zachery!]

Originally Posted by ayu-mix91

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.

You should consider going into advertising & marketing. XD

[Deneb]

so basically

mp4
mkv
m4v
?

oh well, i convert them to mp4 anyway

[apple-pi]

.mkv works with iPods? Really?
Cause if it does, that's awesome o__o

[Bashumaru]

Originally Posted by Deneb

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?

[Luv ~Venus~]

^u shoulda stuck with Windows.

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

[Bashumaru]

Originally Posted by dddaiyamondo

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

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/

Originally Posted by Bashumaru

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

[Deneb]

damn, i always thought h.264 is mkv