What software do you use for converting movies to mp4? I'm using cucusoft video converter for windows. Its a good application but it takes a while to convert the videos... the time it takes to convert the movie is the same as watching the movie itself.. any other suggestions?

xillisoft
visualhub for mac :)

hmm, windows? I read about someone suggesting iSquint. Dunno about the conversion time though. Then there's Super.

xillisoft
visualhub for mac :) is your xilisoft the ful version please post link naman thanks.. when i search all i get is trial versions lang.

I use iSquint. Works like a charm.

isquint here :D conversion time depends on your settings and length of the video. for 1 episode of a TV series around 350mb in size, it around 20 mins for me... it would also help if your processor is fast. Mine is just a G4

thanks for the replies.. ill check on your recommendations.. =)

I use VisualHub too... works well :)

If you are not willing to pay for software, iSquint will do the job nicely and easily.

i use visualhub (http://www.techspansion.com/visualhub/)

iSquint works flawlessly. i love it in converting xvid's movies then sync it to iPhone

PQ DVD to Iphone (http://www.pqdvd.com/dvd-to-iphone-movie-video-converter.html)

Roxio Crunch (http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/crunch/mac/overview.html)

iSquint gets a lot of votes here. ill try it as i also need to convert several avi files to mp4. tnx for the suggestions! :)

iSquint and HandBrake here, works for both the ipod touch and iphone

tried iSquint, conversion time for a tv series episode on a 2.16ghz, 2GB memory takes 12min

i use handbrake. it's easy to use.

another vote for visual hub :)

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/8844/picture2ue0.png

iSquint ftw :)

Handbreak but now iSquint.

i ended up trying visual hub instead of iSquint & it converted 2 of my avi files to mp4 optimized for the ipod touch great & fast.

the screenshot posted by skinhead has been updated to include the ipod touch to the list. though i believe the video optimized resolution for both the iphone & itouch are the same, it still feels nice that the software is updated.

I've compared conversions of 700mb avi's by the highest quality iSquint and default quality QT Pro. QT Pro is much better, astounding sharpness, but takes way longer to convert. iSquint is about 145mb compared to QT pro's 290mb. QT takes about 5x longer but worth the wait for me.

ive just converted a 700MB avi to mp4 optimized for the itouch & it took only 21min using visual hub. quality is good & conversion is fast. :)

isquint for me. works like charm :)

i've been using handbrake...it's a free app :D

try VISUAL HUB, Handbrake or iSquint. tried all 3 and they all do the job well.

I use iSquint as well, but got intrigued about visualhub after browsing this thread.

Handbrake and iSquint :cool:

Visual Dub is tops; high quality/almost perfect conversions, plus speed. Movies take only about 30 minutes, I think.

For PC/Windows, I use Super, but these days I just ferry files to my Mac to run through Visual Dub. It's that good for me...

what settings do you guys use in isquint/visualhub? normal or high? do you use the h.264 option? based on your actual conversions, how does the quality of the different settings compare?

Visualhub....great

Visualhub 1.2.8 currently.

pc- videora, handbrake
mac- handbrake, isquint

try videora for your pc. works for me.

Hi guys, i'm new to converting videos for the iPod. I tried using iSquint to convert a Simpsons Movie from the dvd itself. What i did was i drag dropped the video file from the Video_DTS folder (in the dvd) and converted it.

The problem is when i play the converted video in my computer, there's no audio. I didn't play around with the settings, just drag-dropped and converted. Any ideas?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Is there a freeware converter for Windows? I'm using iSquint for my Mac, but my cousin just bought an iPod and he's using Windows.

For iSquint, do you guys use the option H.264?

in addition to suigeneris' question...

i used handbrake to convert a movie from dvd itself to mp4 format so i can load to my ipod nano. the first time i did it, it worked great.

then i had to restore my itunes settings from my previous computer and so overwrote the movie copy in itunes. so i tried to convert the dvd to mp4 again using handbrake and when i play the movie in itunes it's ok but when i try to sync it to the ipod nano, it won't sync and it says that the nano can;t play the file.

please help!

hi there. i have tried using handbreak to transfer some movies to my iphone & ipod before. it worked great... but tonight it would only save 23 seconds of the video... it says put down the cocktail your handbrake encode is done. pls help. thanks!

hi there. i have been using handbrake before to transfer some videos/dvds to my ipod & iphone. it worked great. but it is giving me a problem tonight. it only saves 23 seconds of the movie. after only a minute or 2, it says put down the cocktail your handbrake encode is done... pls help! thanks!

just a virtual hub or isquint

very happy with visual hub! it encouraged me even to put in videos in my ipod more!

Ok na. Got handbrake to work on my iphone...

Ok na. Got handbrake to work on my iphone...


How did you get handbrake to work? I downloaded the latest version and tried ripping Transformers to my ipod touch. It would only rip the first 5 chapters although there are 23 chapters. I tried it 3 times with the same results. It says to "put down your cocktail ..."
Help Please.

Thanks. :D

How did you get handbrake to work? I downloaded the latest version and tried ripping Transformers to my ipod touch. It would only rip the first 5 chapters although there are 23 chapters. I tried it 3 times with the same results. It says to "put down your cocktail ..."
Help Please.

Thanks. :D

"put down your cocktail ..." means the job is done. You have converted the file.

Enjoy!

iSquint ROCKS SOCKS!

visual hub is the best quality-wise

iSquint and Videora for me.

Depending upon the media: iSquint, MPEG Streamclip, and/or Handbrake.

visualhub for me

can i use isquint for my psp aside for my ipod?
if not what app can i use so i can view dvd movies in my psp?
thanks a lot guys!!

i tried handbrake and isquint and the quality was better with handbrake

try reelbean player converter.. :D its a shareware.. :D

I use visualhub.

Handbrake works well!

I use isquint, very easy program use.

iSquint or VisualHub. :)

la po bang pang pc ng video converter?

siapelbo,

Im using a PC and im using Total Video Converter, it has a lot of formats (if not all) to convert your video to.

any tips on how to use the proper settings on isquint for the iphone?

la po bang pang pc ng video converter?

ImTOO MPEG Encoder

(for PC users )

Videora iPhone converter - and they have all the version depending on the model of your iPod.

I use iSquint.

oi Mormon.. mag work ka hehe

i use handbreak

Okay boss! back to work..

i use i squint

hi, i use a-z video converter.. it converts videos to several formats including mp4. you can also select the quality of the video and its easy to use.:)

In PCs, I use Super. It's freeware and it almost has all support for files.

I forgot what program I used when I borrowed my ex-boyfriend's father's Macbook but I remember having good quality videos though

Added:

Apparently, iSquint and Visual Hub have the same developer. iSquint is free and VisualHub can be bought for $23.32

http://www.isquint.org/
http://www.techspansion.com/visualhub/

Para maiba, i use Zamzar free online file converter (for mac and windows). Zamzar supports conversion between a wide variety of different file formats (for video files, images, songs/tones, etc etc), for your ipod, psp, mobile devices, etc. All you have to do is click.

The converted files will then be sent to you via email. :)

i'm using VISUAL HUB. VEry easy.

For the people who've been using iSquint, you must really try VisualHub.
The interface looks virtually the same (it's the same maker after all), but the quality is light years different.
Liked it so much I decided to pay for it. $20, not so bad, P800 lang. Very happy with it since.

Leo

Does handbrake make you view your videos in chapters? :)

Does handbrake make you view your videos in chapters? :)

I think it's per title only. But I haven't noticed yet on per chapter. Why not find it yourself, it's very easy to download and install Handbrake :D

i also use FREE FLV Converter. downloads vids from youtube and converts them to .mp4! woohoo!

Tried it and didn't liked it. I'm now back to ImTOO and Cucusoft converters. :)

I use VisualHub

This is what is use on the PC

http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/device/ipod_touch.html

Its open source and fast. Videos have the best quality, fills the screen completely by default.

If you want the full version (still open source), you can get the Full MediaCoder (it has presets for all devices, phones, psp, ipod, DVD, etc).

http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/index.htm

i also use FREE FLV Converter. downloads vids from youtube and converts them to .mp4! woohoo!

am i the only person who uses Videoaa as my converter? hehe! it has a feature of downloading the youtube video and convert it automatically. Once you click youtube as your source, the program automatically becomes a browser that will redirect you to the youtube website and there will only be a button to click once you find the video you wish to convert and it will automatically download.

Also...

once any video is converted, either from a file, youtube or dvd, videora automatically put it in your itunes library aswell...

and the best thing is, it's FREE.

using TMPgnC

I am using Super when converting via PC.
Thanks to this thread, I got some options what to use when converting using my Mac. I just downloaded iSquint and Handbrake. Will play with them later. ;)

im using videora too since the iPod "video" era.

visual hub for me.

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/free-dvd-video-software.htm
I use the free video to mp4 converter and the download/convert youtube videos, this program is really good, converts files FAST!

and for ripping dvds and converting them to iphone, i use handbrake.

DVDs - Handbreak
Movies - Visual Hub

all free software: handbrake (for dvds) and isquint (for avis). ;)

I just noticed the videos converted by visualhub, the edges are cropped. Any one knows how to adjust this?

visualhub is better than isquint i used tried them both ... but now im forced to buy it... do u have a serial on this that works. please help. thanks

visualhub is better than isquint i used tried them both ... but now im forced to buy it... do u have a serial on this that works. please help. thanks

You can get VisualHub serials here (https://order.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=6FDAV_LIVE).

hahaha... i guess i have to buy it.... thanks

I use isquint

roxio crunch. doesn't work well on some videos. the sound doesn't sync well. better if you use a format apple accepts already. i find it hard to watch long videos on the iphone/ipod touch. will try a bigger screen.

what's the best converter for windows?

For DVDs, HandBrake (good quality at 960kbps w/ chapter markers)
WinAVI MP4 Converter for others (really fast converter)

For video Iphone conversion, I use the ImTOO product suite. Used it since my Ipod Video days and works perfectly with my iPhone.

If and only if you really wanted to download Youtube videos to your ipod-better go to www.idesktop.tv (http://www.idesktop.tv) On site, it has the fastest way to convert youtube videos to various formats, which are located under the viewer pane. From wma file to phone video formats! I use it every time I stumble upon videos that could make the rest of my day.... Do remember to register first for unlimited downloading :)

From DVDs to ipod/itv/itunes playable - Handbrake (free)
From avi, etc to ipod/itv/itunes - EasyWMV (USD15)

Tried out EasyWMV last night and it's really easy just drag the file and it automatically converts to MP4 format.

"mpeg streamclip" is the best for me
....oh and it's freeware ;)

Ok just downloaded handbrake, and i tried converting a dvd, i put the preset to iphone and i clicked start. I was so surprised because it finished so quickly as in a click! i tried viewing the mp4. and it doesnt play anything. what did i do wrong?

iSquint is really good as well.

try accessing the video_ts folder of the dvd. then use mpeg streamclip to convert the biggest .vob files. hope it works for you. :)

none of the above works for me, i tried isquint and after i select the dvd/file it just freezes, so i tried streamclip, after i choose the biggest file it gives me an error that i cant open it.

none of the above works for me, i tried isquint and after i select the dvd/file it just freezes, so i tried streamclip, after i choose the biggest file it gives me an error that i cant open it.

have you tried ripping with handbreak straight. THEN converting with iSquint? thats what i do.

here's a link with a step by step guide using handbrake

http://www.methodshop.com/gadgets/tutorials/handbrake/index.shtml

actually have the same problem as you regading handbrake. although i didn't see this guide before. might be worth to check out...:)

i actually tried this tutorial, step one palang nawala na ako, it says "launch handbrake then select detected volume" i dont get it cus i dont see that window i tried inserting the dvd in and out acouple of times still no luck.

@pandaboy: i ripped the dvd by selecting the dvd file but after it finished (very quick) i tried viewing it but nothing is playing.

i actually tried this tutorial, step one palang nawala na ako, it says "launch handbrake then select detected volume" i dont get it cus i dont see that window i tried inserting the dvd in and out acouple of times still no luck.

@pandaboy: i ripped the dvd by selecting the dvd file but after it finished (very quick) i tried viewing it but nothing is playing.

here's a thought. with all the various software not working. maybe its your hardware thats wonky? maybe the drive's broken?

i think i know what the problem is, my dvd is region 4 and my mac is region 1. is this why i cant convert it?

tried both isquint and visualhub....isquint?! FANTASTIC! Visual hub??? doesn't work for me...there is always an error whenever i'm trying to use it...

iSquint, ffmpegx and Handbrake :D depends on the job at hand

allok for windows
handbreak for mac

I'm using ImTOO mpeg encoder. It works great. I've been using this software to convert videos for my SE phone and now for my iPod.

isquint!!! go go go!!!

hve tried jodix and isquint.

handbrake is quite good but it takes forever to
do the conversion.

VisualHub for me, it works just fine......

Cheers!

visualHub is the best for me.... try it...

i use the converter of youtube downloader still. I'm not sure why.

visualhub, fast and free...

visualhub, fast and free...

Actually, VisualHub isn't free, it's iSquint that's free :)

Xilisoft - tried, tested and cracked :) ... for windows though

DVD Decrypter and Videora iPhone Converter for me. Both are freewares for PC. :)

visualhub (pay) or handbrake (free)

after reading through 12 pages....

there are some helpful suggestions, however, a lot of people considered speed of conversion, although that is a telling factor, i don't mind waiting 30-45mins to convert a TV episode...what i'm really after is quality on the iphone

with that in mind

can anyone suggest which converter gives the best quality? (i guess paying for it wouldn't be such a turn off if the product really is good)

for DVD's i've been using just the basic settings of handbrake (i converted from DVD "planet earth" and i was very impressed with the result), so maybe as far as DVD converting goes i'll probably stick to handbrake.

what i'm looking for i guess is a good converter for TV episodes that i've downloaded off the net, i just love downloading weekly episodes over the weekend, but i haven't found the time to keep up anymore so i was thinking of converting everything i have into iphone video files. mostly these files will consist of AVI files (which seems to be the standard for american TV shows uploaded on the net), anime series though are a bit trickier since they use diff types of files, although i try to find avi files if i have a choice. some of thse files are in fact mp4 files or h.264 files, but in much larger screen sizes, and i want to be able to convert them to the iphone's screen size to make the file sizes more managable

garbage in = garbage out, regardless of how good the converter is. If you demand quality, start with a good source material and work yourself down to the settings that produces the best results for you. Any of the converters mentioned in this thread do quite well.

itunes downloaded TV shows and movies are excellent on the ipod/macs. There's nothing better but it takes quite a bit of space off the harddrive. But that should not be an issue at all since these can be deleted or replaced anytime. Personally, I just keep two or three movies on my iphone and are replaced as needed. There's no point in trying to cram a dozen movies.

The only other thing that I could think of to improve the experience is to upgrade your headsets or earbuds.

P.S. I use handbrake too. Its good enough for me to convert my original dvds.

i use TubeTV that converts youTube videos. free. for Mac use. Good quality.

Actually, VisualHub isn't free, it's iSquint that's free :)

Hey, Is iSquint really just for Mac OSs older than 10.5? If yes, what other free converters can you use with Leopard? Sorry if this is answered already, tired to read 12pages. :redface:

i also use isquint on a toshihack 10.4.10,hehe...works well and almost all formats and yeah free...:)

Hey, Is iSquint really just for Mac OSs older than 10.5? If yes, what other free converters can you use with Leopard? Sorry if this is answered already, tired to read 12pages. :redface:

iSquint works on Leopard

I use iSquint, with Leopard. Works great! Takes less than10 mins to convert a 30 min avi

isquint, visual hub, most of the time m4converter

Is there n iPhone Video converter which can convert an AVI file to iphone format (MP4) retaining its audio format (dolby digital) not just stereo?

dvdfab

google for " dvdfab.rar cracked" you'll find one... it does everything

windows only

i use xilisoft in my pc :)

VisualHub for the Mac, Videora or Nero Recode for the PC ......really works and fast and has presetting for good to high quality mp4's.......

an isquint diehard here :-)

visualhub (and sometimes ffmpegx)

using total video converter and convert all my movies to iPhone AVC H264

I download local tv shows recorded in wmv format,I always get an out of sync A/V when used with videora and xilisoft in my PC.then I tried TVC total video converter, and it's now synced. In videora, the setting I used before doesn't work now in their latest versions.

i haven't tried any other software after using total video converter since i don't encounter any problem.. i recommend using it.. it's easy to use... you got options on what to convert your file like if it's for ipod, iphone or apple tv... you can also convert flv files to mp4 which is very useful..

I use TubeTV and Handbrake

i also use visualhub:)

3gp converter for me.

hi guys.

I just want to share what I did, it might help some of you.

I built Handbrake from source last Dec 25, 2008 as there are some critical bugs in the 0.9.3 release, you can read about it here:

http://blog.henyo.com/2009/01/converting-videos-using-handbrake-for.html

I use iSkysoft iPhone Converter and you can also try MPEG Streamclip

visual hub

Videora. Works fine.

handbrake and visualhub

isquint...tama ba? thats what i use to covert avi's to use with iphone.

iSquint. Works perfect ",)

Hi guys, I just downloaded and used Handbrake to convert some dot-avi files for the 2G iPod touch... problem is, the length of the video seems to twice as long as the original and if you skim through the whole thing, the second half (or once the real video is over) is just all blank!

What should I do? Try iSquint or Visualhub? I only want to install one app though.

Hi guys, I just downloaded and used Handbrake to convert some dot-avi files for the 2G iPod touch... problem is, the length of the video seems to twice as long as the original and if you skim through the whole thing, the second half (or once the real video is over) is just all blank!

What should I do? Try iSquint or Visualhub? I only want to install one app though.

iSquint is just the little brother of Visualhub. but Visualhub had been discontinued so I don't know If you can still get it

Hi guys, I just downloaded and used Handbrake to convert some dot-avi files for the 2G iPod touch... problem is, the length of the video seems to twice as long as the original and if you skim through the whole thing, the second half (or once the real video is over) is just all blank!

What should I do? Try iSquint or Visualhub? I only want to install one app though.

Hi ricpac!

A friend of mine suggested I try total video converter. She just downloaded hers off the web. For the keygen, I think she got it from youtube or something. Been converting my movies for a month now and I haven't had any issues so far. You even get to choose quality settings. Me, I personally select the highest quality coz the vids are way too clearer especially when viewing them from an iPod.

Guys, can you please share where you downloaded Visual Hub and Handbrake? Some friends have been egging me to try those as well. It's just that I've been so used to using total video converter that I almost forgot about it. Thanks!

i use handbrake its okay.

A google search for handbrake does wonders :)

By the way, just mentioning as a reminder, since there's talk of downloading and keygens - piracy isn't condoned in philmug :)

i use iSquint and Hand Brake.. :) and it works perfectly!

Hi guys, I just downloaded and used Handbrake to convert some dot-avi files for the 2G iPod touch... problem is, the length of the video seems to twice as long as the original and if you skim through the whole thing, the second half (or once the real video is over) is just all blank!

What should I do? Try iSquint or Visualhub? I only want to install one app though.

UPDATE: The problem still persists. A 5-minute music vid in .avi format becomes a 10-minute clip when converted--all that using the "iPhone and iPod touch" preset on HandBrake. I am now trying just the normal preset but set H.264 as video codec. We'll see how this thing goes. I am not giving up on HandBrake just yet.

I have been using visual hub for a while until i encountered an incomplete conversion the other day. Then i tried toast titanium, works good!

I've also encountered a problem in handbrake wherein I converted an avi file to PSP mp4 format and the converted file can't be played with quicktime nor the PSP.

i use jodix hehe

all my classmates use iSquint when converting movies. sometimes, i just ride with the flow and have them convert my files through iSquint when there's a chance since i don't have a Mac yet. i'm looking forward to having one for my own! it looks really fast!

What application do you use to rip DVDs?

DVD Decrpter for me for PC. The quality is by far the best among all that I've used before. :)

Hey Guys. I have a DVD that I want to convert to mp4. When I open it with iSquint I can see two folders. Audio and Video. Do I just drag that to convert it? There's a note that appears and says the folder can't be converted. Help please. Thanks.

Hey Guys. I have a DVD that I want to convert to mp4. When I open it with iSquint I can see two folders. Audio and Video. Do I just drag that to convert it? There's a note that appears and says the folder can't be converted. Help please. Thanks.

you only need the .vob files, But I have not tried converting those with isquint, use handbrake or mactheripper instead.

When I use handbrake to convert .avi files to mp4 (iPod/iPhone friendly), the files created are not always imported into my device. iTunes would give me a warning that the files failed to get synched because of a format issue. I use to have iSquint (no problem with this little software), but I can no longer find a source from which I can download iSquint. The developers have already closed their book on iSquint.

When I use handbrake to convert .avi files to mp4 (iPod/iPhone friendly), the files created are not always imported into my device. iTunes would give me a warning that the files failed to get synched because of a format issue. I use to have iSquint (no problem with this little software), but I can no longer find a source from which I can download iSquint. The developers have already closed their book on iSquint.

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/19769/isquint

you only need the .vob files, But I have not tried converting those with isquint, use handbrake or mactheripper instead.

Thanks wildcard. Will try that and inform you if it's successful. I'll try to get handbrake or mactheripper as well.

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/19769/isquint


maraming salamat po sa link :)

better use handbrake then key in the presets for apple, either universal so it will be viewable in any apple format, or legacy, then choose what media you will use it for, i.e. apple tv, ipod, etc...

same problem with handbrake... the file extension is .m4v and cannot be played on my ipod!!!
help! can i tweak settings to fix this?

I've tried total video converter for vista. =) works well converts well.

I use Toast Titanium 9 (not free though) for media files conversion. Efficient enough that it even places chapters automatically if the source file has it.

handbrake: but it seems their latest version is not good (in comparison with their older versions)

Gotta love Visualhub.

Seems like there is already a sea of responses to the question, but i use:

Handbrake <http://handbrake.fr>
MediaCoder iPod Edition <http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/device/ipod_touch.html>

vlc for windows
xilisoft for mac

Can anyone recommend free application for Mac to convert .mwv to .m4v? Thanks..

handbrake is free

mine i use KIGO (http://www.kigo-video-converter.com/) on my mbp.;)

iSquint & Handbrake. :cool:

Also using handbrake!

Can anyone recommend free application for Mac to convert .mwv to .m4v? Thanks..
isquint.:)

handbrake 64-bit is better and definitely faster imho...

videora ipod touch converter :)

i use isquint

video to iphone converter

Here's mine. DVDVideoSoft (http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/). Select Free Video to iPhone Converter.