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I need to convert an mp4 video file to be playable on an iPod, but all converters I've tried don't work.

Asked by Theotherkid (889points) January 15th, 2010

When I attempt to sync a certain mp4 video file onto my iPod Touch, I get an error saying that the file is not the correct format. I’ve tried to convert it with multiple conversion programs, but all of them had come up with an error that prevented conversion. I suspect that the mp4 file is formatted for PS3, but how would I convert it to an iPod-recognizable format?

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DeanV's avatar

Have you tried HandBrake yet? It’s always worked for me.

Theotherkid's avatar

@dverhey
doesn’t Handbrake only convert DVDs instead of actual movie files?

jerv's avatar

Personally, I’ve always had luck with SUPER , though AVS Video Converter might work too.

rooeytoo's avatar

iTunes will convert mp4 to use with iPod. The converter is in the advanced header in the menu bar.

XOIIO's avatar

Google any video converter, it works for me, and converts pretty much every video format out there.

Blondesjon's avatar

Use this link, “bar none“http://www.mediacoderhq.com/

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DeanV's avatar

@Theotherkid I believe the more recent version of handbrake is now able to convert video files as well, not just DVD.

daemonelson's avatar

@Theotherkid For mac anyway, handbrake has been converting video files for a fair while now.

Theotherkid's avatar

@dverhey
Indeed it does! I just updated my copy of Handbrake and the video seems to be converting properly now. Thanks!

jdogg's avatar

New iTunes won’t convert videos :(... Handbrake works well, so does the online client mediaconverter.org and media-convert.com

Pcrecords's avatar

@jdogg I converted a video in iTunes only last week, the newest version is doing it just fine.

jdogg's avatar

really? Mine doesn’t have the option too! I left clicked the video (not from itunes) and there was no option to convert to mp4 or mov. How did you do it?

Pcrecords's avatar

Once it’s in iTunes right click and select convert.

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