Is there any way to convert a video to be compatible with iPhone and Apple TV?

mrat93

macrumors 68020

Original poster

• Aug 20, 2008

• #1

I'm using VisualHub. Thanks!

 

Schtumple

macrumors 601

• Aug 20, 2008

• #2

There's loads, a quick google search for apple tv video converter gave me hundreds of results...

Result #1: http://www.mp4converter.net/appletv-video-converter-mac.html
Result #2: http://www.appletvvideoconverter.com/
Result #3: http://www.imtoo.com/appletv-video-converter-mac.html

Go to www.downloads.com they might have a freeware converter.

In future please try searching before posting a thread...

 

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dynaflash

macrumors 68020

• Aug 20, 2008

• #3

mrat93 said:

I'm using VisualHub. Thanks!

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well, using visual hub I would wager that the iPhone preset should be compatible with the atv since the atv can play anything the iPhone can.

 

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ayale99

macrumors 6502

• Aug 20, 2008

• #4

Mp4's made with the AppleTV preset will work just fine on the iPhone. I don't really see a need to make separate mp4's for iPhone and AppleTV, unless you have a lot of time on your hands, an extra quad-core and a bunch of hard drives laying around.

 

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kolax

macrumors G3

• Aug 20, 2008

• #5

I don't own an iPhone yet, so can't say for sure.

But reading other topics, the "All Devices" with the quality on 'Go Nuts' seems to work. Read the sticky in this forum. I know it is for HandBrake, but it gives a good guideline to what bitrates and resolutions you can get away with.

 

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dynaflash

macrumors 68020

• Aug 20, 2008

• #6

Kilamite said:

I don't own an iPhone yet, so can't say for sure.

But reading other topics, the "All Devices" with the quality on 'Go Nuts' seems to work. Read the sticky in this forum. I know it is for HandBrake, but it gives a good guideline to what bitrates and resolutions you can get away with.

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Just make sure not to try to use bframes with the iPhone. It won't play them.

 

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badmac78

macrumors 6502

• Aug 20, 2008

• #7

I think there are few other posts on this.
I've been using Handbrake with the High-Res Ipod setting. Looks pretty decent on both the phone and my TV.

 

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cherbert

macrumors member

• Aug 21, 2008

• #8

ayale99 said:

Mp4's made with the AppleTV preset will work just fine on the iPhone. I don't really see a need to make separate mp4's for iPhone and AppleTV, unless you have a lot of time on your hands, an extra quad-core and a bunch of hard drives laying around.

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Er, no they won't!

You need to use the iPhone pre-set on Go Nuts setting.

 

bacaramac

macrumors 65816

• Aug 21, 2008

• #9

Solution: Use handbrake and donate to the dev's vs. paying for VisualHub.

Then, see sticky at top of the ATV forum. My settings are in post #21.

 

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kolax

macrumors G3

• Aug 21, 2008

• #10

bacaramac said:

Solution: Use handbrake and donate to the dev's vs. paying for VisualHub.

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I mean fair enough if it was a big company, but I really think that's harsh.

 

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ayale99

macrumors 6502

• Aug 21, 2008

• #11

cherbert said:

Er, no they won't!

You need to use the iPhone pre-set on Go Nuts setting.

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Er, yes they do. I do it all the time.

 

bacaramac

macrumors 65816

• Aug 21, 2008

• #12

Kilamite said:

I mean fair enough if it was a big company, but I really think that's harsh.

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The only reason I say this is because Handbrake is offered for free and the parties involved even participate on these forums to help out users like me. Nothing against VH, but the free guys get my vote for support and quality.