Use These 4 Quick Steps To Put Videos Into Your iPod:
1. Do compatibility testing
You can find out if your video is automatically compatible with your iPod. The easiest way to do this is to simply drag and drop your files from your computer to your iPod. Some videos are compatible with iPod, even if they are not labeled as such. If the transfer goes off smoothly, then it’s compatible. However, if it’s not compatible.
1) Find conversion programs
iPod stores only Mpeg4 (mp4) format video files so if your files are not formatted as such, you need to convert them. Most files from the net are either in .avi or .wmv format. Luckily, there are already websites offering mp4 video downloads so if you can find what you want there, then that’s good. But if not, you still do it the hard way.
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2) From other file types to Mp4
The iTunes installer usually has QuickTime Pro with it and you can use this to convert your videos. First, open the file in QuickTime Pro. After the video has loaded, click File menu and choose Export.
From the Export dialog box, select the Movie to iPod option. Then click on the save button. The conversion process begins and QuickTime will launch a progress bard so you’ll see how the process is doing. A big file will need longer time to convert. After that, the file will be found on your desktop. Open it to see if it’s how you wanted it to look.
You can also use iTunes to do the conversion. What you need to do is to add you video to the iTunes library. Right click and select the "Convert to iPod" option. The program will then start the conversion process, albeit slowly.
2. Get your cable and plug your iPod to the computer
3. Transfer your video files from your computer to your iPod
Now, open your iTunes. Click the option "Add file to library" which is found in the File menu. Browse through your files to find the right one. You can also just drag and drop your files towards the iTunes console to put the video to the iPod.
4. Do some testing
Don't be complacent about the whole thing. Immediately test the video file by playing it on your iPod. If there are any errors in playing it, try doing the transfer again. If not, there must still be something wrong with your video file format.
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