Converting files to be iPod compatible

Hi, I ripped some of my DVDs to my computer, but I'd like them to be also played on my iPod too, so can anyone suggest any (free would be nice) programs that can convert .avi to .mp4, but won't affect the size/quality of the file whenever it gets converted (like how ixxx does)? I haven't been successful while trying to search for some and yea I've tried ixxx but it lowers the size/quality of the file, that's why i need to find one that doesn't.
Thanks!
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