Adding video files to iTunes

korme · 08-11-2010, 03:56 PM

I have assorted .avi clips that I'd like to add to iTunes (in turn to move them onto my iPod)... except, when I "add file", nothing ends up showing up. Do I need to convert the file to some type of special iPod file?

Tasan · 08-11-2010, 04:17 PM

You've got to convert them to .mp4 files. Here's a program with basically 1 click conversion:

HandBrake

Tasan · 08-11-2010, 04:21 PM

RE: Handbrake

Once you get it installed, simply fire up the program. On the top left, you'll see a source button. Use that to select the video file you want to convert. On the right under presets, expand the "Apple" category and select the Apple type you are converting to. Once done, you can either hit the "Start" button to convert that one file, or you can "Add to Queue" and do other files.

Mota · 08-11-2010, 06:54 PM

I use Videora Ipod Converter. It's fantastic.

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-11-2010, 07:56 PM

So could you download youtube files as mp4 using something like zamzar, then play them on the ipod?

korme · 08-11-2010, 08:25 PM

I've tried Handbrake and the Videora, and they both froze and stopped working. Could it possibly be the avi file (which plays perfectly)?

korme · 08-11-2010, 08:41 PM

Yeah, with Videora the first error said it simply could not open the file so I restarted my laptop. Then, the next error code indicated the file was less than 1 kb and could not open. Except, it's actually 90 mb.

Tasan · 08-12-2010, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by korme

Yeah, with Videora the first error said it simply could not open the file so I restarted my laptop. Then, the next error code indicated the file was less than 1 kb and could not open. Except, it's actually 90 mb.

Hrm. That's odd. I think your porn is broken.

08-11-2010, 04:17 PM	#2
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	You've got to convert them to .mp4 files. Here's a program with basically 1 click conversion: HandBrake __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty Last edited by Tasan : 08-11-2010 at 04:22 PM.

08-11-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	RE: Handbrake Once you get it installed, simply fire up the program. On the top left, you'll see a source button. Use that to select the video file you want to convert. On the right under presets, expand the "Apple" category and select the Apple type you are converting to. Once done, you can either hit the "Start" button to convert that one file, or you can "Add to Queue" and do other files. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

08-11-2010, 06:54 PM	#4
Mota College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001	I use Videora Ipod Converter. It's fantastic.

08-11-2010, 07:56 PM	#5
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	So could you download youtube files as mp4 using something like zamzar, then play them on the ipod?

08-11-2010, 08:25 PM	#6
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	I've tried Handbrake and the Videora, and they both froze and stopped working. Could it possibly be the avi file (which plays perfectly)?

08-11-2010, 08:41 PM	#7
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Yeah, with Videora the first error said it simply could not open the file so I restarted my laptop. Then, the next error code indicated the file was less than 1 kb and could not open. Except, it's actually 90 mb.

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