Transfering MOV files to ipod

I have a movie that I made myself and exported it as a .MOV file. I've imported it into iTunes. But when I click and drag it to my iPod, it says it "cannot be played on this iPod"
So can anyone offer a suggestion?

Just for safe measures I'd convert it to mp4. Also, tell iTunes to automatically update all vids and such. So convert the file before moving it to iTunes then import the file to the library of iTunes. Connect iPod, Automatically update.
Also, can you give any more details as to how you went about making this video, like software and your methods.

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is it possible to use quicktime mov. files on ipod, i have them in my itunes but am wondering if this is possible,
thankyou

You seem to be confusing the file format (.mov) with its content (compression format). If the .mov file does not contain a format compatible with your iPod, then you must convert it to a compatible format. The specifics for this conversion depend on the specific format present in your source file, what system you are using, and the software you have available, are willing to download, or purchase.
For instance, let's say you have a .mov file which contains a "muxed" MPEG1 movie. If you have a Mac, you could use the free iSquint application to turn it into an iPod compatible movie. On the other hand, Windows users could use the free Videora iPod Converter to do the same thing.
Use your QT Player "Show Movie Info" window to determine in which format your source file is actually enconded and go from there.
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I used MediaFork to rip a DVD (that I own) to mp4. It looks great on my iMac and MacBook when running in QuickTime. I can import the file into iTunes.
I can play the file from within iTunes. However when I sync content to my iPod it does not show up!
When in QuickTime the following information is displayed in Movie Info.
Format: h.264 Decoder 640 x 480, Millions AAC, Stereo (L R), 44.100 khz
Data rate 1610.00 kbits/second
Every once in a while the Playing FPS changes to > 24 (like 24.10)
Is the data rate the problem??? Or what else could be the problem?
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This is from the Video IPOD video specifications.
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H.264 video, up to 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

The data rate you mention (1610) is over the published spec (1500), so I would guess that is indeed a problem.
Also, in MediaFork, did you set the encoder to the option marked for iPod?
If not, that could be a problem. Output from the encoder labeled MAIN won't work on an iPod.
Settings I use succesfully –
File format: MP4 file
Codecs: AVC/H.264 Video / AAC Audio
Framerate: Same as source
Encoder: x264 (h.264 iPod)
2-pass encoding: yes
Quality: Average Bitrate 1250
Picture settings: 640 x XXX

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I have also learned that if I have Quicktime 7.0.3 installed on my computer any software with the "Quicktime Export Panel" will have the option to export to iPod. What software has this option? I can't seem to find any information on that.
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I have had that problem before. If you can see them in iTunes right click on the .mov file. In the window choose *Convert Selection for iPod*. That should allow them to be used on your iPod.

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Can anyone tell me if quick time (.mov) files will still play audio only on my ipod mini, or do i need to convert them to a different file type? If i do need to convert, how do I do that?

The mini does not support movie playback via the normal Apple firmware and software.
You can search for Linux and it may allow B&W movies to be played on the mini. However, this is not supported by Apple and could be voiding your warranty.

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Hi, I'm just about to buy the iMac 27" and I have only one concern about moving off my last PC...but it's a big one!
I have over 100 playlists - lovingly created over many years - and over 150GB of music, books and podcasts on iTunes and the associated iPod. I also have an iPOd Touch which uses some of the playlists but has lots of applications!
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If you use the default settings, everything used by iTunes is stored in the iTunes folder. On a Windows PC, it is here
\Documents and Settings\<username>\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\
On a Mac, it is here
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So what you need to do is copy that entire iTunes folder from the Windows PC to a large enough external hard drive. Then connect that external hard drive to a Mac. When iTunes is NOT running, replace the existing iTunes folder on the Mac with the one from the Windows PC. You can either rename the existing iTunes folder, move it to another location, or delete it. The idea is for your Windows PC iTunes folder to take the place of the existing iTunes folder. When you start iTunes on the Mac, it should use the iTunes library file you transferred and iTunes should look the same as on the Windows PC.
Instead of using an external drive, you can do the transfer of the iTunes folder using a network connection between the Windows PC and Mac.
If you changed your settings so that your music and other iTunes media files are not all stored in the Windows PC's iTunes folder, please post back. You can still do it this way, but there are some additional steps.
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Can't move files from iPod to iTunes

Hi all,
I have .mp3 files--completely free of any copyright restrictions--and itunes won't allow me to move them to my computer. I get the black 'do not enter' circle when I try to drag from iPod to a playlist on iTunes.
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Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1965139&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=893334&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.metaphoriclabs.com/articles/5-ways-to-copy-music-off-your-ipod-window s-mac-os-x/
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/secrets/2006/12/twowaystreet20/index.php
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
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QT will not convert the sound from mpeg-1 or mpeg-2 files. They are muxed, meaning the sound and video are both contained in a single track. In other files types the sound and video are in separate tracks. QT Mpeg Limitations
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Move files from iPod to iTunes?

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Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1965139&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=893334&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
Also these useful internet articles...
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http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/secrets/2006/12/twowaystreet20/index.php
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
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