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Fri, 07/02/2010 - 11:02

mralfred

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convert video to iPad

Hi There,

Has anyone been using a converter of Video files (e.g. .AVI) to iPad format? If so - what success rate have you had thus far?

Thanks!

Sat, 07/03/2010 - 06:42

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Deni Tako

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Re: convert video to iPad

I've used Xilisoft iPod Magic with great success. I set it fir the highest possible resolution. That give me a file of 2 - 3.5 GB when converting DVDs usually. I have also used DVD to iPod suite. The interface is a little more user friendly than Xilisoft, but is a one trick pony. It only converts video files, where Xilisoft can actually put the files onto a device, which makes it theoretically possible to avoid using iTunes to load content onto your iDevice.

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Mon, 07/05/2010 - 13:09

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Re: convert video to iPad

Deni Tako wrote:

I've used Xilisoft iPod Magic with great success. I set it fir the highest possible resolution. That give me a file of 2 - 3.5 GB when converting DVDs usually. I have also used DVD to iPod suite. The interface is a little more user friendly than Xilisoft, but is a one trick pony. It only converts video files, where Xilisoft can actually put the files onto a device, which makes it theoretically possible to avoid using iTunes to load content onto your iDevice.

Aren't those both pay packages? Not sure, but, either way.

DON'T PAY FOR DVD / VIDEO CONVERSION SOFTWARE FOR THE iPAD or iPHONE!!!

Handbrake is the best, is totally free, and even comes with iPhone and iPad presets.

Check it out, it is stupid easy, and totally freeeeeeeeeee.

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Sat, 07/10/2010 - 19:55

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Deni Tako

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Re: convert video to iPad

I've tried Handbrake and don't care for it. I much prefer the paid options, as they give me more control over the output. I can adjust the file size and export quality to my preferences. Not to dis any free options, but I like the paid options better - it's a matter of preference and your experience with each product, I expect.

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Sun, 07/11/2010 - 19:19

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Re: convert video to iPad

Handbrake works just fine here. But I could understand if some people might need more features, then by all means go out and pay for them!

Mon, 07/12/2010 - 01:56

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Rondo

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Re: convert video to iPad

I use MelodyCan. It is the best, easiest and fastest converter I found. You can try it)

Tue, 07/13/2010 - 02:39

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JJay

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Re: convert video to iPad

mralfred wrote:

Hi There,

Has anyone been using a converter of Video files (e.g. .AVI) to iPad format? If so - what success rate have you had thus far?

Thanks!

try Convert-tune.
It runs on Windows 2003, XP, 7, Vista and adds ID3 tags

Mon, 07/19/2010 - 11:36

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Chad Shmukler

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Re: convert video to iPad

Deni Tako wrote:

I've tried Handbrake and don't care for it. I much prefer the paid options, as they give me more control over the output. I can adjust the file size and export quality to my preferences. Not to dis any free options, but I like the paid options better - it's a matter of preference and your experience with each product, I expect.

Handbrake has a plethora of options. What features are you getting out of these paid packages that you don't get out of handbrake?

Tue, 07/20/2010 - 12:04

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Deni Tako

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Re: convert video to iPad

Hi Chad,

I last used Handbrake when I had a MacBook (a few years ago now) and I didn't find it very user friendly at that time. To be fair, I didn't find much to do with Mac's all that user friendly (at least to me) either, so it may not be an issue with the software so much as the user. My recollection as to why I stopped using it was because the audio and the video were not always 100% in sync. That may have been resolved since then.

I looked over their website again after you posted, and I may give it a go next time I want to convert something, and see how it compares in the video quality to the paid software I currently have.

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 08:39

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Re: convert video to iPad

For me MelodyCan is the best software for different players. It can remove drm and convert files to different formats. You can try it_))

Sun, 09/26/2010 - 01:06