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Hello, Please can someone tell me how to get movies from my hard drive to iTunes. Iv'e tried drag and drop.
13" macbook pro
Lion
2 months old

Thanks
 
Thanks,
is there any way I can convert AVI files to something that iTunes will play

Winx DVD is a MacApp I use. There's one in the Mac Appstore too, don't quote me but the name is "iVL" or something of that sort. It's a media app in the overall top 50 on the mac app store
 
download handbrake
open avi-file with handbrake
select apple tv 2 preset
convert the file (from avi to m4v)
drag the new (m4v-)file into itunes
done
 
download handbrake
open avi-file with handbrake
select apple tv 2 preset
convert the file (from avi to m4v)
drag the new (m4v-)file into itunes
done

I would do this, too. I don't have experience with WinXDVD, but Handbrake is a pretty standard choice, especially if you already have video files on your Mac.

http://handbrake.fr

The list of profiles is pretty self-explanatory -- if you want it to play on your iPhone or iPod, you will need a converted copy in the appropriate profile (the iPhone/iPod are picky about the video resolution). The file Handbrake creates should work in iTunes and on the devices without a problem.
 
I would do this, too. I don't have experience with WinXDVD, but Handbrake is a pretty standard choice, especially if you already have video files on your Mac.

http://handbrake.fr

The list of profiles is pretty self-explanatory -- if you want it to play on your iPhone or iPod, you will need a converted copy in the appropriate profile (the iPhone/iPod are picky about the video resolution). The file Handbrake creates should work in iTunes and on the devices without a problem.

Thats great thanks just done it.
You guys are brilliant.😀
 
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