If you own iPhone, iPod or iPad, you must have already solved or are solving the question of how to get video to your device, because not all formats support these devices. If you are one of the less demanding users, you can certainly get by or already use it QuickTime Player (which you can find in every Mac) + Perian (codecs for QuickTime). All you have to do is start playing the video and select "Share" in the top panel, and you can then export the video to iTunes, MobileMe Gallery or YouTube. QuickTime will take care of the correct format for you. It probably couldn't be simpler and faster.
HandBrake
However, if you are more demanding and want to convert videos for iPhone, iPod and iPad with subtitles, chapters, ... , so you QuickTime it won't be enough. I think that the most widespread and used converter is HandBrake, which you could already read about in many discussions or articles. Here you can set only two formats: MP4 or MKV. It also has the option of more advanced settings for video, sound, subtitles, etc. These are also useful, for example, when converting a movie to the iPad. Personally, I was interested in the fact that when your video is converted, the v icon docku shows you the status, so with one quick glance at docku will find out how much is left. The great thing is that you can pause the conversion at any time and start it again later. In the right part of the window, you have a choice of devices, where when you choose your device, HandBrake will take care of the correct format and other minor settings. However, what I miss is the option for the computer to turn itself off after the conversion is complete.
iSkysoft iPhone Video converter
If you are even more demanding, you want more types of formats, then iSkysoft is here for you iPhone Video Converter. After starting, a clear window will open, where you will also find a "tutorial". He will list the procedure step by step and guide you through the basic steps. Simple video editing directly in converters is also a plus. You can trim, crop or add some effect to the video. Don't expect any Final Cut, but it's definitely great for minor adjustments. Which he didn't even have QuickTime, or HandBrake, is to enter the name of the video directly in the converter, which you will appreciate especially when converting a large number of videos. You can also choose from a larger number of video formats: .mp4, .m4v, .mp4, even .mp3, .m4a, .aac and .wav. When changing the format, it also shows you the size of the file after conversion. However, they also have this function QuickTime and HandBrake. You will also appreciate the possibility to merge multiple videos into one video. However, when you want to convert a movie from DVD, with multiple languages or subtitles, this converter will disappoint you. You will have to buy another converter from this company and that DVD to iPhone Converter. Other than more profit for the company, I don't see why they didn't merge the two converters into one. Once you click on the "Convert" button, the conversion will start, where you can watch the converted video. Here you will also find the option to turn off the PC after the conversion is finished, but also to open the folder in which the video will be saved after the conversion is finished. Like HandBrake, you can pause the conversion and start it again later.
Conclusion
Each of you must know what you expect from the converter and choose it accordingly. Personally, in 90% of cases it was completely sufficient for me QuickTime Player with Perian. This method is the most suitable, but as I wrote, it is only a matter of opinion.
Hello,
Now I'm trying HandBrake, but I can't seem to set the subtitle encoding correctly. How should I set it so that all diacritics are displayed correctly?
Thanks
Try it either in textedit or download the Jubler program. I do it in it. is simple. most input encoding is win1250 or so and save in UTF-8. Then it will calmly try the diacritics.
Open the subtitles in BBEdit in Latin2 (= Windows-1250) and save in UTF-8. Then select UTF-8 encoding in Handbrake ;-)
I use Wix HD Video Converter and it's super soft. I can recommend.
http://www.winxdvd.com/hd-video-converter-deluxe/
It converts almost anything to anything and there are output presets for e.g. iPad, Iphone, PSP…. So you don't have to set anything up.
I use DVD Ripper platinum from this company to convert the movie directly from DVD. No problem again.
http://www.winxdvd.com/dvd-ripper-platinum/
It's not usually free, but the company organizes events where they give away the license for free.
They really put commercial software back!!!
Or they have various discount events.
Click here:
http://www.facebook.com/WinXDVD
The problem with the mentioned programs is that they load the processor and longer logs take a long time to convert.
That's why I bought Turbo H.2HD from Elgato for 264 years, where the software also includes a USB dongle with a special processor for the H.264 codec
Even on slow Air 11″ I convert a movie from HBO HD in FULL HD (let's say 6GB) to 720p for Apple TV (approximately 2,5 GB will be created) in just 70 minutes.
In addition, files can be combined with this program when converting into one file. This is very suitable for recordings from AVCHD cameras, when a lot of files will be created, which can then be watched in general at the output when exporting to one with a predefined quality and thus also the file size.
otherwise, I will add that HandBrake can also trim video and you may know some of them, but those who don't –> Firefox also allows you to convert videos (webm; ogv), enter this address and learn more http://firefogg.org/make/
I also use the free software VisualHub quite quickly for mac.
add additional subtitles to the mp4 container within a minute without editing the free soft Subler text encoding
Handbrake is slower but good quality.
Visualhub is fast but so-so maximalne on video to iphone.
that's Mila: Elgato sometimes didn't convert an avi file for me, but on a weak computer it's really fast :)
I want to ask if anyone has noticed artifacts instead of subtitles when using Iskysoft video converter.
No matter what I do, some combination of the movie and the subtitles just don't go together, despite the fact that the subtitles are in UTF-8 .srt
it's Jaroslav Sedlak
if you have a Mac, try adding subtitles to the created mp4 file using the SUBLER software, it's free http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Subler.shtml
normally, you open a new file in it, put the video there, then the subtitles, if the timing doesn't suit you, you move it and finally save it all.
then you just turn on the subtitles on the player, Tried on iPhone4, iPhone 3GS, iPads and all-powerful Mac players (vlc, movist, ……)
Hello, I have a problem, I've had an iMac for about two months and I can't add subtitles to a movie that I downloaded from my computer, so I either look at the original or the dubbing... The subtitles don't seem to exist and when I put subtitles on top, I can't find anything , while it's there, Thanks for the advice...