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Best way to convert dvds to ipad

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zepp85

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Jan 19, 2009
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Sorry if this has been brought up a million time before but after a while searching i just find dodgy sites.

I remember seeing a special offer on here a couple weeks ago where you could download 10 programs for $49 , and it included a dvd to ipad convertor .

any help appreciated
 
That was the MacUpdate bundle

You can get MacDVDRipper Pro or RipIt to make your rips (minimal costs)
Or you can use MacTheRipper (still works, free, but older)

But to encode you will want something like Handbrake (free)
You can use it with VLC to go direct from from DVD to encoding

I prefer to rip and then encode
 
i use handbrake and VLC.


Works great.

Then i put them on my AirVideo server and have access to all my movies on the fly! (iphone app AirVideo)
 
MacDawg said:
That was the MacUpdate bundle

You can get MacDVDRipper Pro or RipIt to make your rips (minimal costs)
Or you can use MacTheRipper (still works, free, but older)

But to encode you will want something like Handbrake (free)
You can use it VLC to go direct from from DVD to encoding

I prefer to rip and then encode
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Thanks for the quick reply, but think im even more confused. lol

Not very great with computers !

So i have to download something to rip it , then something else to encode it . Is it easy or a pain in the ass ??
 
zepp85 said:
Thanks for the quick reply, but think im even more confused. lol

Not very great with computers !

So i have to download something to rip it , then something else to encode it . Is it easy or a pain in the ass ??
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Handbrake is a free download
So is VLC
With VLC installed you can run directly from Handbrake in one step to encode from a DVD

I just prefer to rip with another program first
Personal preference and storage options
 
Zepp,

Download Handbrake (providing youre on a mac). then, download VLC.

Next, open Handbrake.
Insert DVD.
Select where you want file stored(in handbrake).
Start Handbrake.

Once the program is done, you will see the file in .Mp4

You can drag that into iTunes and it will sync to your iPad.

"You can put down the cocktail, your movie is done"
 
ClutchThese said:
Zepp,

Download Handbrake (providing youre on a mac). then, download VLC.

Next, open Handbrake.
Insert DVD.
Select where you want file stored(in handbrake).
Start Handbrake.

Once the program is done, you will see the file in .Mp4

You can drag that into iTunes and it will sync to your iPad.

"You can put down the cocktail, your movie is done"
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Thats what i was needing, an idiots guide !! lol

Thanks to both of you , Macdawg and clutchthese

Will give it a go
 
I use xilisoft to convert all of my video formats to iPad.

Not sure if this thread should be in the iPad Hacks section tho?
 
Oooooook ..... i have downloaded both . 64 bit versions.

Loaded handbrake , cliked on source and found the dvd . But then it says it cannot find vlc ? I have clicked try anyway . will see what happens ...
 
drenline said:
I use xilisoft to convert all of my video formats to iPad.

Not sure if this thread should be in the iPad Hacks section tho?
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Sorry, wasnt sure where to put it. Thought seeing as it isnt exactly mac approved i would post it here
 
Ok guys , struggling here.

I have downloaded both . I have opened vlc, and every time it comes up saying can not find vlc.

any ideas ?
 
i assume i downloaded the right versions , the 64 bit versions . my mac is 2 years old
 
handbrake could not find vlc or vlc is not compatible with this version .....
 
IF you feel adventurous

If any only if you feel like trying a grand experiment (nothing harmful, just complicated till you do it once), try THIS. They're automator (think script) functions that control ripping and converting of DVDs to avoid user interaction.

I've been using them to bulk-convert my DVD library. Once the initial setup is done (~20 minutes to install all the software), you just insert a DVD. The script will detect this, and ask whether it's a TV show or a Movie. You'll then be asked the title (95% of the time, this will be prefilled from the DVD volume name, but not always), and then it will rip the disk to your hard drive.

Then later, and you can have ripped anywhere from 1-100 disks to your drive, you start another automator function that uses the command-line version of Handbrake (no user input necessary for this, and it's faster than the GUI) to convert the ripped disks to a format that iTunes/iOS likes. (h264 MKVs). Also supports BlueRay burning if you want to make this a substantial investment, but I'd start small ;)

The end result to this are MKV video files that are a very reasonable size (~1.2GB if SD, ~1.7 if HD) that include subtitles, iTunes tags, as well as poster art for the Cover Flow file browser.

I'd be happy to help you implement this (I can Teamviewer into your machine to help you setup). No other reason than it's an excellent solution that will help you to convert your life away from physical media. (No charge lol). After the initial setup is done for the scripts (majority of it is just downloading the needed 'helper' applications), it's simple and quick. <<That offer is open to anyone, btw.
 
I use Toast Titanium to burn to Apple TV format and then sync. It will even add to itunes for you.

AirVideo is another great solution but you can't use on airplanes since you won't be able to access your network and even if you could(say with GoGo) the video quality would be terrible.
 
aggghhhhhh driving me insane . have done everything , pressed play to convert it and now dont know what to do next !!
 
twinsanity said:
I use Toast Titanium to burn to Apple TV format and then sync. It will even add to itunes for you.

AirVideo is another great solution but you can't use on airplanes since you won't be able to access your network and even if you could(say with GoGo) the video quality would be terrible.
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Too bad Toast is $79.99. Handbrake and VLC are free for those who don't know.
 
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