Watching downloaded video on iPad

[sinser]

What's the best way to watch a downloaded video on the iPad ? I think I should transcode it to a supported file format and then import through iTunes ? Isn't there a less painful way ? Is there a good, simple app like VideoLan that allows me to import and watch a movie on the iPad without any transcoding ?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Either use HandBrake for transcoding or use AirVideo.

 

[sinser]

I just purchased cinexplayer, what a waste of money , I tried 3 different avi files and none of them plays. Just a black screen with sound. Other alternatives ?
I don't like the idea of transcoding. AirVideo looks cool, but relies on a network.

 

[sinser]

Those are the formats I tried with cinexplayer. None works.

MPEG 4 (DX50), 720x396, Planar 4:2:0 YUV
MPEG 4 (XVID), 720x 400, Planar 4:2:0 YUV
MPEG 4 (DX50), 640x272, Planar 4:2:0 YUV

I'll provide a link to one of them through dropbox.

 

[Menneisyys2]

Those are the formats I tried with cinexplayer. None works.

MPEG 4 (DX50), 720x396, Planar 4:2:0 YUV
MPEG 4 (XVID), 720x 400, Planar 4:2:0 YUV
MPEG 4 (DX50), 640x272, Planar 4:2:0 YUV

I'll provide a link to one of them through dropbox.

OK, feel free to provide it.

BTW, as it's MPEG4 inside, I think avidemux should work (not guaranteed though!). Did you try remuxing the file(s) to the hardware-decoding-friendly MP4?

 

[sinser]

OK, feel free to provide it.

BTW, as it's MPEG4 inside, I think avidemux should work (not guaranteed though!). Did you try remuxing the file(s) to the hardware-decoding-friendly MP4?

Uploading on Dropbox is way too slow. However I tried also the suggested GPlayer (which had also a lot of good positive reviews on the store) and all 3 files work flawless Wish I just could get a refund for cinexplayer.

 

[Menneisyys2]

Uploading on Dropbox is way too slow. However I tried also the suggested GPlayer (which had also a lot of good positive reviews on the store) and all 3 files work flawless Wish I just could get a refund for cinexplayer.

Glad my recommendation helped

Generally, you can mail Apple for a refund. Make sure you link to this thread and explain the player just didn't deliver it promised.

 

[iNtaCt]

AVPlayer is your app U will not regret for it!

 

[PrayForDeath]

AvplayerHD works well for me.

TTPlayer is a free alternative, and seems to work well.

 

[Gav2k]

Good player!!

 

[Menneisyys2]

Good player!!

GoodPlayer is extremely good on 720p and under, but it's definitely worse than the rest at 1080p. This is why I haven't listed it in the 1080p-friendly list. (In this case, however, it's also a good choice as the OP wants to play SD videos.)

 

[godori]

Just change the container to mp4. No need to transcode video, just audio to aac. So far it has worked with all my avi files. I use xvid4psp. Copy mode for video and aac for audio using cbr mode, takes about 3 minutes.

 

[Calvinator666]

What's the best way to watch a downloaded video on the iPad ? I think I should transcode it to a supported file format and then import through iTunes ? Isn't there a less painful way ? Is there a good, simple app like VideoLan that allows me to import and watch a movie on the iPad without any transcoding ?

GPlayer is highly recommended. It works the same way as VLC Player.

 

[Bobby.e]

AvplayerHD works well for me.

TTPlayer is a free alternative, and seems to work well.

I second AvplayHD