The guide includes 4 parts.

Part 1: convert DVD, AVI, DivX, MPEG, WMV, MOV, Xvid, RM, etc. to iPod
Part 2: Download YouTube Video and convert to iPod
Part 3: Convert iTunes m4p/m4v to iPod
Part 4: put DVD, video files on iPod for Mac

Part 1: convert DVD, AVI, MPEG, DivX, etc. to iPod

PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter Suite is a One-Click, All-In-One solution to convert DVD, DivX, MPEG, WMV, AVI, RealMedia, TiVo, XviD and many more video files to iPod. Super fast (400% faster than other solutions) DVD conversion speed with high video quality plus advanced video editing features gives you everything you need to turn iPod into a portable movie player. Watch iPod movies, TVs, home videos on the go - a new lifestyle to experience.

1. Download PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter.

2. Insert the DVD you'd like to rip.

3. Your DVD may begin to play automatically through the program, but if it does not, click "File" and "Open DVD".

4. Click around in the DVD's menu to set up DVD playback as you like. Select language, subtitles, specific chapter, etc..(If you activate these options, they will be active throughout your converted DVD)


5. You can adjust/modify the aspect ratio at this point. But note, it can distort the picture quality.
If you click "record" at this point, you will be met with this message.


It gives you the choice of if you want to start recording now, whilst the menu is still up, or to wait until the actual movie starts playing. Unless you really want to have the menu clip recorded aswell, select "Wait for main movie to start".

6. Using the DVD menu to navigate, begin the movie.


Use the video playback controls to queue up the point at which you want to start recording. If you want to record from the begining, drag the blue button along the bar at the bottom to the start of the movie.

7. Click the "Record" button to ripping DVD to iPod MP4 video file.

8. After converting, import the video file to your iTunes library, then sync to your iPod.

Part 2: Put YouTube Video on your iPod

You only need a couple of utilities to accomplish this. One utility is to download video off of YouTube (the FLV file) and another to convert the file to a iPod player compatible video. The following are steps to transfer YouTube video to iPod:

Download YouTube video files and save as the FLV file

For Internet Explorer (PC) users

Find a favourite video clip, copy the url link which is located right below the video you've chosen and paste it to the “URL:” box from the site . After clicking on the “search” button, [Download Link] would be showed. You only need to right-click the [Download Link] and save the file.
Note: rename the file extension from *.php to *.flv when saving it. So, the FLV video file was saved to your computer.The FLV file isn’t widely used, so you need to download a special player to play the file. Freeware FLV Player is highly recommended. Download FLY Player

For Internet Explorer (Mac) users

Search your hard drive for a file called "get_video". You can use Spotlight to find the file.


Copy it to your Desktop. Rename the file extension from *.php to *.flv.


Convert the FLV file

There are many programs to convert the FLV file. Mac users may look at iSquint. It's a free application. It can be downloaded at the site. PC users has the FLV Converter. It can convert FLV to AVI, FLV to MPEG, FLV to WMV, SWF, iPod, PSP, MP3, M4B, M4A, etc. Get FLV Converter.

Part 3: Convert iTunes to MP3, M4P to MP3, M4V Converter

It describes how to convert iTunes to MP3 file, including converting M4P, M4V, WMA, WMV, AAC, M4A, AA and M4B to unprotected MP3, MP4, WMA, WMV or OGG file.
Note: you can only use the article to make  copies of the purchased music and video for personal use or share copies with your closest relatives.

1. Download Tunebite and install the software on your computer.

2. Sound card and recording settings: Launch the program, follow the configuration wizard to set the sound card (there will be some sounds which are necessary to detect your sound system). Click "Next" to config high-speed digital dubbing which can accelerate digital recording.


3. Set output audio formats from MP3, WMA, OGG: Click "Next", select the audio format you'd like to output from MP3, OGG or WMA. Let's take "MP3" for example.

Download MP3 encoder by clicking "Search for lame_enc.dll" or download it from here. Then click "Import lame_enc.dll", browse to the .dll file and load into.


4. Set output video formats from WMV, MP4: Click "Next". If you want to record and convert protected M4V or WMV files, please check "record video, when original music file contains video" and click "Next" to continue. Then select the output video format you like from "MPEG4" (Playable on iPod, PSP, MP4 players) or "WMV" (Most portable media players).


5. Start converting: Add media file(s) or complete folder(s) you want to record by clicking "add" button or by dragging and dropping them into the window. Click "GO" to start recording and converting. If you only want to recode audio, please check "audio only" box.


Part 4: convert DVD, AVI, DivX, MPEG, WMV, MOV, Xvid, RM, etc. to iPod for Mac

DVD to iPod Converter for Mac, wonderful Mac DVD to iPod software, helps you rip DVD to iPod video MP4 to enjoy your favorite DVD on video iPod. It can not only rip and convert DVD to iPod video format but also convert DVD to iPod audio formats like M4A(AAC) and MP3 on your Mac. directly.

1. Free download DVD to iPod Converter for mac, install and launch it.

2. Click the "DVD" icon in the main interface to load DVD.


3. Click the "Profile" combo-box in the right panel to select a customized profile for your iPod. There are two customized profiles, one is iPod (320*240), the other is iPod (640*480).
The resolution of 640 by 480 pixels is only supported by new iPod 30GB and 80GB.
Note: There are two models: General and Advanced. In General model, you may select codec, subtitle, filename, etc.. In Advance model, you can set Zoom and split output file size.

4. Click "Browse..." button to select an output path which will place output video. Or directly enter an output path in the "Destination" box.

5. Click the "Convert" button to start to rip DVD to iPod.

If you would convert video files, such as AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, MP4, VOB, AAC, AC3, MP3, to the formats supported by iPod including MP4, M4A(AAC), MP3, MOV, etc. You can download iPod video Converter for Mac.

I hope these are helpful.

Note: The resolution of 640 by 480 pixels is supported.

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