Ever wanted to know how to   convert DVD movies to your iPod or even the iPhone? Well this quick guide will show you exactly how to achieve that.

Firstly, you need to convert the DVD to a format that works with the iPod, which is MP4 (mpeg 4), in a resolution of 320 x 240. Don’t worry too much about the technical details, because the software will do pretty much all of the hard work.

To have the DVD converted and get it onto your iPod, you will need a DVD to iPod converter and iTunes. An assumption will be made that you already have iTunes installed, because you are using an iPod or iPhone already. Step one of the process is performing the conversion, but then we need to get the file into iTunes, so that it can be transferred to your iPod or iPhone device.

Let’s get started with the conversion process.

1. Download and install the DVD to iPod converter from the link above. Note: there are other nice converters, but the Cucusoft is about the best.
2. Insert the DVD you want converted
3. Open the DVD via Dvd to iPod converter, and select open DVD, or you can manually select a vob file yourself
4. Choose the title you wisth to convert, the largest file size and duration will be the movie
5. Set any optional preferences, we recommend defaults for starters
6. Click convert

The conversion process is extremely simple, probably the easiest way to do the conversion. Now you need to be patient. Depending on computer specs and the size of the file, it could take a little time to complete.

Let’s get the converted video onto your iPod or iPhone.

1. Fire up iTunes
2. Keep the “Manually manage music and videos” unchecked
3. Click the File menu, select “Add File to Library”
4. Choose the file you just converted
5. Under “Movies”, you will be able to right click on the file and select “Get info”, now you can select the “Video Kind”. This should put it in the related playlist.
6. Click the File menu, select “Sync iPod”
7. The video should now be available on your iPod

Have fun!!

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