Converting DVD's to put on iPod

Does anyone know of any programs, hopefully free, that will allow me to take DVD's that I own, and convert them to a format that I can put on my iPod. I don't like buying things from websites that I have never heard of, so if there is not a free program out there, is there a CD or something that I can buy from Amazon, Apple store, etc.
Thank you

I am really struggling with some of these programs. I have tried a couple different ones and now I am trying Videora. I can't seem to figure any of them out. On Videora I am using the only button that seems to make sense, which is 'Transcode' and it does not seem to do anything. I would really like to take some of the DVD's I have and put them on my iPod, but I just can't seem to figure it out. If anyone could try and help me figure this out I would really appreciate it.

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Converting DVD's to put on Ipod video

I just got a ipod video and i'm trying to put DVD's on it. I have been trying to download QuickTime 7 ( because I think that is the right program to convert DVD's to mp4 files, and make the files smaller to be able to put on the ipod, if it's not please tell me). So I download it and try to make it play the DVD's so i can convert it, but it won't open the DVD. If I am doing stuff wrong, or if everything is wrong please tell me what program to use and what to do to put the DVD on my Ipod.
Thanks a lot

Quicktime does not have the ability to convert a DVD.
To convert a DVD for iPod use, you'll need to use third-party software.
You'll first need decrypting software to remove the encryption on the DVD.
Then you'll need conversion software to convert the decrypted files into an iPod friendly format.
Sometimes, both of those tasks can be accomplished with one piece of software. (Before anyone mentions it Videora iPod Converter is NOT an all-in-one package. It does NOT decrypt DVDs.)
PQ DVD seems to be popular for Windows users, as well as ImTOO.
Many other titles have been mentioned in this forum. Your question gets asked, and answered, a lot.
Here are some search results for you to review. There's great information contained in these previous posts.
Search Results for 'dvd to ipod windows'.

Guide: How to rip and convert DVDs or other videos to iPod

Hi guys, we ofter met problems in using iPod, such as when we meet with a beloved movies we are in trouble to enjoy it on our iPod. Thus I write this document that shows how to rip and convert DVDs or other videos to your iPod MP4.
1. First of all, please download ImTOO DVD to iPod Converter at http://www.imtoo.com/downloads/dvd-to-ipod-converter.exe
2. Install it and open your local DVD by clicking "Add DVD Folder" button under "File" menu.
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3. Click “Show Chapters” button to see all the chapters within the file.
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4. Set output format: In “Profile” drop down list box, you may select output format. The software allows setting different output formats according to different files.
Tips: by selecting iPod MPEG-4 Movie format (*.mp4) in “Profile” drop down list box, the software will produce iPod mp4 formats.
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5. Set conversion mode (Optional)
After selecting certain output format, the right column will show its general standard. By clicking certain settings such as 'Zoom', 'Split', 'Destination' and ‘Title’ etc, you may set it.
Please note: you can set "Bit Rate" by choosing the rate given, such as "512". Certainly, you can keep all the above options default without any change.
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6. Start conversion:
Finally, selected the chapter you want to convert and start conversion by right-clicking the chapter name and selecting ‘Rip Selected’ under the menu.
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After a short while, you will get a file that is ready to be played on your iPod. But how do you add it to your iPod? Here is the way:
1. Please click ‘Open’ button after the conversion is completed.
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2. Find the converted file in the destination folder and pull it to your iTunes.
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If you don’t have an iTunes yet, please download it freely here:
3. Pull the file list under the iTunes to your iPod. Then you will see the file name under ‘Recently Added’ list of your iPod menus.
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Thanks! But when I visit the site recently, I found the program was upgraded. Now it has 2 optimized output formats specially made for iPod 30G and 60G players! Thus it is easier and more convenient to use without complex settings as other software. Try it at http://www.imtoo.com/downloads/dvd-to-ipod.converter.exe
Another good news: there was a new discount suite ImTOO DVD to iPod Suitethat contains both the DVD to iPod Converter and iPod Movie Converter. It saves newly $20! Hope this can do some help

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how do I convert a DVD so that I can download it to my ipod? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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What most people will tell you to use is the Videora Ipod Converter. It is used by a lot of people but since it is freeware it does have a few bugs such as converting a file and then the audio not match up with the video no matter how much you customize the settings. There is a program that costs $35 that I would highly recommend. It is called Pqdvd. The pqdvd comes in three different types, you would obviously want the ipod one.
http://www.pqdvd.com/dvd-to-ipod-video-converter.html
This program can convert dvd's right from your dvd drive into mp4 format for the ipod and you can customize it to your own personal quality. It works great and is worth the $35...It can also just convert any downloaded video as well. Hope this helps.

What Handbrake setting to use to convert DVD to play both Appletv & ipod???

When I convert a DVD using the Apple Tv setting it doesn't play on my ipod. What setting should I use on Handbrake to play on both? Does it matter as far as quality of play?

It definately matters.
iPod High Rez is limited to 640 horisontal resolution, normal wide screen DVD's are often up to 1024 pixels horisontal resolution, so you are throwing away a lot of quality by using the iPod preset.
I convert all movies using the AppleTV preset, then make copies for my iPhone using the iPhone/iPod Touch preset (a bit higher resolution than iPod low res).
Sure it takes up more HD space, but USB2 harddrives are cheap these days and I want the best possible quality on my AppleTV and the smallest filesize on my iPhone.
Even HD TV-shows from Apple come in 2 versions (both are downloaded when you buy an HD show) - a "SD" version (640x480) and an "HD" (720p) version so this is the way Apple does it as well.

Videos won't play the music after converted in iTunes and put on iPod

I converted some videos in iTunes and then put them on the iPod and there is no sound with the video. Does anybody have the same problem and can you help fix this? Thanks.

I have this same problem also and have found out that you have buy a video from istore to get it to convert to your ipod. If you just add a video already on your cmp to itunes, it will not convert the sound over the itunes, this appears mostly on Window pc's, not as much as a mac to my knowledge.
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Converting Dvd to 60G ipod????

which program is best to convert dvd's to the 60G ipod?? quick time pro? anybody heard of pqdvd? my friend has a 30G and he uses the pqdvd converter, he says everything seems fine and very easy to use. He did say that after he convert a movie to the ipod, it seems that if he wanted to forward to the next scene/chapter he has to use the fast forward button and keep pressing it doen to forward to the next scene. Sounds like the dvd menu is not available to select individual scenes. I am getting my 60G tomorrow and wanted to see which program works best to convert dvd's to theipod. Please help, thank you.

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Dvds to computer/convert dvd file to ipod?

I would like to take some dvd's and put them on my Ipod. (I've heard of this 'dvd decrypter but I don't think people are supposed to download it anymore or something..)
1)How do I get the dvd 'onto' my computer and saved as a file?
2)Which program is good for transferring this 'saved file' to the Ipod readable format? (I already have ffmpeg program, will this convert the 'saved format' once I have it to Ipod format?)
Thanks in advance?
ibook g4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

You can download dvd decrypter here. I use it and it works great. http://www.thenickster.net/DVDDecrypter.exe It is a free program. Like the previous poster, be careful of spammers, there are great freeware programs out there that will decrypt and convert your movies to the correct format. Some of the pay programs are faster, but beware of one Cucosoft, it is the one that has a particularly annoying spammer who uses several different names to promote their porduct. I can't tell you if it works or does not work, but just a personal note, don't like their practices.

Converting DVD's to ipod

I'm sure this has been asked hundreds of times, but here it is again. How can I convert DVD's that I bought (not stealing) to my ipod. I am running a wimdows computer. I have tryed Videora, No luck! There has to be an easy way. I just want to drop in my DVD and just like a CD put it on my ipod. Am I asking for too much?

Download DVD Shrink
(http://www.dvdshrink.org/what.html). Then re-author
the DVD so it only rips the main movie (no menus or
extras), and convert it with Videora. It is not a
fast process, but it works well.
I tried this but only came close to success. After ripping with DVD Shrink (making sure to only select main title), 5 separate 'pieces' of the film were created in VOB file format. Although DVD Shrink did leave two complete copies of the movie in the destination folder, Videora did not recognize these because they were IFO files. Even after chnaging file type to all, Videora would still not transcode the complete movies files in IFO format.
Is there something simple I am missing?
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Comparison for iPod Users: Free Online Converter & DVD to iPod Converter

Compare two channels of obtaining video sources for iPod: one is using online converter, the other is DVD to iPod Converter. After the general introduction of the two methods, I will analyze their advantages and disadvantages for you to choose according to your need.
Part One: Enjoy YouTube (online videos) on iPod
Instruction: a useful website to convert online video freely: http://www.vixy.net/
For vixy, you can just copy the URL of the online video into the âURLâ blank of the vixy, then choose the format you want to convert to. Click âStartâ. For a short time, the conversion will be finished. You can click the âDownload the converted videoâ to restore the file.
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Advantages: Free online video converter. No software to install. Only a few clicks you can get the converted file after a short while. The most important thing is that online video sources are numerous and original, so you can get the first-hand sources in time through it. Some personal DVs are also shared with you.
Disadvantages: They set limitation of the length and size of the video. The classical movies usually are not on line available. Even if existed, the quality of image and sound is inferiors.
Part Two: Enjoy DVD movies on iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPhone, iPhone (3G), Apple TV
We usually bought classical DVD movies for collection or regular watching later, but DVD cannot be copied directly into iPod for us to appreciate it at anytime and anywhere. On this occasion, we need to convert DVD to the format, video and audio settings (Resolution, Bitrate, Frame Rate, etc) supported by your iPod player.
Instruction: the way to convert DVD to iPod: using Aiseesoft DVD to iPod Converter http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-to-ipod-converter.html
Install and run Aiseesoft DVD to iPod Converter
http://www.aiseesoft.com/download/dvd-to-ipod-converter.exe
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Step 1: Click âLoad DVDâ button to import your DVD
Step 2: Use âProfileâ drop-down list to choose your output format.
Step 3: Click âSettingsâ for setting your video parameters.
At last click âStartâ button to start your conversion.
More tips:
1. Merge into One File
If you want to merge the selected contents into one file you can check the "Merge into one file" option. As default the merged file is named after the first selected file (either a title or a chapter)
2. Movie Effect
You can set the brightness, contrast, saturation of the video and volume of the audio.
3. Trim Movie
It can help you to capture the segment of your movie.
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4. Crop Video
You can remove black edge of your DVD movie and get any playing area of the video by using its "Crop Mode" function. You can also select "Zoom Mode" to extrude your video slightly to adjust to your portable devices so you can get the best video quality.
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5. Take Snapshot
It allows you to capture your favorite pictures from your movie.
Advantages: In this way, you can make full use of your DVD: not only in DVD player, but your iPod player. The function of effecting and trimming allows you to clip the segment of the DVD movies complying with your will. You can enjoy more movies taking full advantage of your spare time while relaxing or traveling.
Disadvantages: DVD movies are usually popular, lacking of individualization. You can not share others' DVs.
With these two ways, we can enjoy the pleasure videos bring to us as much as we like. Have fun!

Depending on what update your iPod is, you may need
to dowload YAMB to make sure the videos play well on
your iPod. If you are watching a converted video on
your iPod and it freezes suddenly and this problem
continues, you need to download YAMB and convert the
files already converted with videora iPod converter
with YAMB, this will only take a few minutes.
I hope this helps you out.
Nope. All that a person with that problem should have to do is just update their iPod firmware to 1.1.1 with the newest updater, as that issue has been resolved in the latest firmware.

Converting DVD videos to iPod format for iPod 30GB 5th generation?

I would like to convert DVDS to iPod format so I can view them on my new iPod? Can someone help me with a how to list? I have located many PC or windows applications for making the conversion ( free downloads) but what do we use if we are mac users (Mac OS X version 10.3.9)?
Thank you for your help..... Mark
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Here, click on the link:
http://handbrake.m0k.org/

What programe to convert dvd to ipod format

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See this for help: Guide to converting video for iPod (Mac/Windows).

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I'm using Videora to convert DVD's into my Ipod. The sound is not coming out but the movie is. I read the article going around about Muxed files, but this is not the case. I have converted this movie about 3 times. Does anyone else have this problem?

Interestingly enough, when I used Videora to convert DVDs, the movie's audio was replaced (twice, two different completely separate movies) with two mens' voices, while they were chatting about the movie. So, I had to download the movies I wanted via LimeWire, and convert those. That's my only suggestion to you...either that, or spend about $40 on CuCuSoft (really great, you won't regret it).

Converting dvd to ipod format?

Have tried several areas for this question. I use an imac intel dual core and I need to convert dvd to ipod format How do I do this

Sorry I wasn't looking at your question properly. You can use a programme called handbrake to convert a DVD folder or image. thats the only one i know of and here's google's first link on handbrake tutorial http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/macgems/2006/01/handbrakelite/index.php
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