iPod/ipad movies

lopealle · 10-09-2011, 12:21 AM

Just as curious as to what programs you guys are using to get movies to work on your ipad/iPods. I have tried to drag files through iTunes and it won't work.

BMW F22 · 10-09-2011, 12:23 AM

I thought you have to convert it to quick time first, no?

lopealle · 10-09-2011, 12:25 AM

I have no idea.....my iPod that I have is 5 years old and doest play movies

jumpthewire · 10-09-2011, 02:36 AM

Mac the ripper

jumpthewire · 10-09-2011, 02:37 AM

And handbreak, both free apps

dawiyo · 10-09-2011, 10:18 AM

VisualHub if you're on OS X.

SilverII · 10-09-2011, 10:30 AM

i use vlc (before itunes pulled it). You can get it if you jailbreak.

JP720 · 10-09-2011, 12:45 PM

airvideo will convert the file and then you can put it on itunes and sync it up. its free and doesnt require a jailbreak. yay first post!

E90SoFlo · 10-09-2011, 12:56 PM

You have to convert it to MP4. Then put it on iTunes and BAM! it works

yakev724 · 10-09-2011, 01:05 PM

2 options:

You can either install VLC on your device if it's jailbroken and transfer the video files directly onto the device using 'iphone explorer' or SSH.

Otherwise, to transfer through iTunes, you'll obviously need to convert the video to .mp4. I recommend Xilisoft Video Converter. It works great, and it's easy to adjust quality/size/aspect ratio if you need to. I use it all the time, available for both Mac and Win.

Arkie · 10-09-2011, 02:14 PM

Handbrake, real simple to use. Once it is complete imprt the file into iTunes. Basically two clicks of the mouse and you are converting the file

matthewk · 10-09-2011, 06:48 PM

Handbrake

lopealle · 10-09-2011, 07:20 PM

Do these programs work on windows7?

firstkill · 10-09-2011, 11:34 PM

there are multiple media players for the IPAD/IPOD that can play

.avi and mkv and even real media files

its worth the few bucks to have a drag and drop option.

the ipad 1 cannot play the 6gig 720 mkv files without being choppy.

but it can play all the avi files even if they are 1080p (4 gig files)

fk

Orientexpress · 10-09-2011, 11:43 PM

Download "Handbrake" and "VLC"

Rip you DVD/Movie into iPad Preset in Handbrake then import file to iTunes

SpacE82 · 10-10-2011, 10:04 AM

VLC is what I use and it's by far the best. I've tried a ton of other ones and so far VLC has played everything the other apps wont. Now I don't even bother using the other apps, I just use VLC.

06E90Rostik · 10-10-2011, 01:57 PM

+10 on Handbrake. Free and stable. I always use Apple TV2 preset, doesn't compress videos as much, however I could never get the subtitles to embed correctly

solefald · 10-10-2011, 03:09 PM

i am too lazy to convert my shit, so I have tried:

VLC
GoodPlayer
CineXPlayer
Movie Player

All 4 are complete garbage. They play some movies, but not others, none of them are able to play 1080p or 720p without chocking, some are able to play a move but without sound.

Most of this depends on the movie encoding, but don't waste your time. Just convert whatever movies you have to a format that iTunes understands. After that you'll be fine.

ac1208 · 10-11-2011, 10:14 AM

Flexplayer - I directly upload movies on my itunes via the app tab when syncing my ipad. No conversion necessary. Have had no issues playing .avi format videos and also have 720p movies.

Chewy734 · 10-11-2011, 11:15 AM

Handbrake. VisualHub if you need to do something more fancy on a Mac.

10-09-2011, 12:21 AM	#1
lopealle Resident Black Guy 268 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	iPod/ipad movies Just as curious as to what programs you guys are using to get movies to work on your ipad/iPods. I have tried to drag files through iTunes and it won't work.
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10-09-2011, 12:23 AM	#2
BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I thought you have to convert it to quick time first, no?
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10-09-2011, 12:25 AM	#3
lopealle Resident Black Guy 268 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	I have no idea.....my iPod that I have is 5 years old and doest play movies
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10-09-2011, 02:36 AM	#4
jumpthewire First Lieutenant 27 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Mac the ripper
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10-09-2011, 02:37 AM	#5
jumpthewire First Lieutenant 27 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	And handbreak, both free apps
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dawiyo Private First Class 4 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan - Graphite Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	VisualHub if you're on OS X.
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SilverII Colonel 40 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [9.66]	i use vlc (before itunes pulled it). You can get it if you jailbreak.
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JP720 sv Arcadian 28 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 320i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Auburndale, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [0.00]	airvideo will convert the file and then you can put it on itunes and sync it up. its free and doesnt require a jailbreak. yay first post!
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E90SoFlo Banned 217 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	You have to convert it to MP4. Then put it on iTunes and BAM! it works
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yakev724 Brigadier General 244 Rep 3,563 Posts Drives: 15 S3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (49)	2 options: You can either install VLC on your device if it's jailbroken and transfer the video files directly onto the device using 'iphone explorer' or SSH. Otherwise, to transfer through iTunes, you'll obviously need to convert the video to .mp4. I recommend Xilisoft Video Converter. It works great, and it's easy to adjust quality/size/aspect ratio if you need to. I use it all the time, available for both Mac and Win.
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10-09-2011, 02:14 PM	#11
Arkie New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corner of no and where, Arkansas iTrader: (0)	Handbrake, real simple to use. Once it is complete imprt the file into iTunes. Basically two clicks of the mouse and you are converting the file
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matthewk Private First Class 35 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2023 X6MC, 2022 M5C Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	Handbrake
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10-09-2011, 07:20 PM	#13
lopealle Resident Black Guy 268 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	Do these programs work on windows7?
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10-09-2011, 11:34 PM	#14
firstkill Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 247 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alhambra iTrader: (0)	there are multiple media players for the IPAD/IPOD that can play .avi and mkv and even real media files its worth the few bucks to have a drag and drop option. the ipad 1 cannot play the 6gig 720 mkv files without being choppy. but it can play all the avi files even if they are 1080p (4 gig files) fk
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10-09-2011, 11:43 PM	#15
Orientexpress Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 214 Posts Drives: E92 MB 335i, E70 AW Diesel Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, Canada iTrader: (10)	Download "Handbrake" and "VLC" Rip you DVD/Movie into iPad Preset in Handbrake then import file to iTunes __________________ Vishnu PROcede V5 Rev.3 \| Helix Intercooler \| Vishnu DCI \| Forge Diverters \| AR OCC \| AR Catted DP \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Aero Front Lip \| Mtech Sideskirts \| BMW 269 Wheels \| 10&12mm Spacers \| BMW SSK \| F1 Autohaus LED \| Rear Fog Light Mod
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SpacE82 Major 116 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	VLC is what I use and it's by far the best. I've tried a ton of other ones and so far VLC has played everything the other apps wont. Now I don't even bother using the other apps, I just use VLC.
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06E90Rostik 2006 join date crew 191 Rep 1,482 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA, Sacramento iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 335i [10.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	+10 on Handbrake. Free and stable. I always use Apple TV2 preset, doesn't compress videos as much, however I could never get the subtitles to embed correctly
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solefald Nigerian Prince 396 Rep 2,180 Posts Drives: '11 F25 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List '11 BMW F25 [0.00]	i am too lazy to convert my shit, so I have tried: VLC GoodPlayer CineXPlayer Movie Player All 4 are complete garbage. They play some movies, but not others, none of them are able to play 1080p or 720p without chocking, some are able to play a move but without sound. Most of this depends on the movie encoding, but don't waste your time. Just convert whatever movies you have to a format that iTunes understands. After that you'll be fine. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/djtchort
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10-11-2011, 10:14 AM	#19
ac1208 Captain 18 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Flexplayer - I directly upload movies on my itunes via the app tab when syncing my ipad. No conversion necessary. Have had no issues playing .avi format videos and also have 720p movies.
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10-11-2011, 11:15 AM	#20
Chewy734 Major General 492 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Handbrake. VisualHub if you need to do something more fancy on a Mac. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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