Can you put dvds on your ipod?

Question

it would be neat if you could put a dvd on your ipod for example, go to walmart, buy a movie , put it in your computer tower and sync it to your library and ipod instead of buying the like $15 movie on itunes. Is this possible????!!!

Answer 1

It is, as long as you have the right converter.  Basically you need something that removes copy protection, and then converts the file to MPEG-4 Video, also known as .mp4.  

I use DVDfab, which normally you would have to pay for.  But if you follow these steps, you can get it to work for free.  Here's how:

First of all, make sure your computer has a DVD drive. If it doesn't, you won't be able to do this.  It seems obvious but it's amazing how often it gets overlooked.

If you do have a DVD drive, you will be able to import onto your computer. However, you will need a converter program in order to make it playable on your iPod, since the iPod format is different and DVDs have copy protection format on them.

A good converter to use is DVDfab platinum. Click the link below in order to go to the site, where you can download the trial version. It has worked for me very well, and contains no viruses.  The trial version is exactly the same as the full version but limited to a 30-day period.

In order to be able to use the trial version for more than 30 days, you will need a program such as date cracker, which I have also provided a link for.

Download and install both programs, then open date cracker. Click “add”, and enter in whatever you want to call the program. Browse on your computer for the DVDfab program, and then tell it to run the program on date cracker. Follow the instructions given.  (If you get a run-time error, you did the steps in the wrong order <"Add", then find the program, then enter the run date, then "Run">)

Then run the program through date cracker. Remember to always open it using date cracker, or else it will stop working if 30 days have already gone by.

Put the DVD into the computer, then select iPod format on DVDfab. Change the destination to wherever you want your movie saved, and start the process. This will take a very long time since movie files are huge, so be patient. Once it’s done, put the movie from wherever you saved it into iTunes and from there onto your iPod.

For any movie files already on your computer, just drag into iTunes.  If they are the wrong file type (iPods accept MPEG-4 movie files only), you can use DVDfab to convert those too.  Just change the source location in the program.

DVDfab (free trial version)

http://www.dvdfab.com/

date cracker (free)

http://www.e-tech.ca/003-dc2000.asp

Answer 2

I downloaded Cucusoft iPod Video Converter Suite to help me at http://www.dvdipodsoft.com/ipod-video-co...

This software can convert DVD's and videos to ipod directly. It's fast,easy and very wonderful. I think it is a good choose. You can download it to help you too.

Here is a free trial link

http://www.regnow.com/trialware/download...

This is a guide step by step link

http://www.dvdipodsoft.com/how-to-use-ip...

Answer 3

yes it is possible. you just have to look for the right software. i use to had a good one but i forget the name of it.

Answer 4

Sure, there are products out there like DVD Fab that work pretty well. See the link below...

Answer 5

Of course mate, you can do it and it is very easy.

iPod only accepts MP4 video format, and if you want get the movies from a DVD, you need a DVD Converter software.

I Recommend Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter, it could help you convert DVD to iPod MP4 video format, then you could transfer the output video to your iPod directly with iTunes.

FREE download Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter:

http://www.topsevenreviews.com/cucusoft-...

With only 3 steps you could rip DVDs on your iPod

Step.1 Click "Open DVD" button to load DVD

Step.2 Select Output fourmtat in "Profile" list

Step.3 Click "Convert" button to start the conversion and transfer the output files to your iPod using iTunes

Just have a try and i hope it will be helpful.

Answer 6

You should make sure the video is MP4 or H2.64 video for iPod. I like the DVD to iPod Converter Suite to rip DVD movie and convert videos in any format to iPod. It is the fastest converter I have used. Also, the output quality is great. You can download this software free from here

http://www.dvdtoipodtouch.biz/dvdtoipodt...

Here is a step by step guide about converting DVD and any videos to iPod video mp4 format

http://www.dvdtoipodtouch.biz/dvd-to-ipo...

Also, you can google some other software:

http://www.google.com

Some useful information you can get on the official site:

http://www.apple.com

Answer 7

of course,iPod accepts only MP4 videos,you need a professional third party software to rip ur DVDs to MP4 videos.i recommend iSkysoft DVD to iPod Converter,it's easy to operate and support free upgrade.

here is a step by step guide:

http://www.iskysoft.com/user-guide/dvd-t...

for mac users:http://www.iskysoft.com/user-guide/dvd-t...

also you can google for more answers: http://www.google.com

now,you can put the vides on your ipod thru iTunes.

Answer 8

yes it is....

you have to use Videora and dvd Decrypter

takes about 45 min

Answer 9

You can try Cucusoft DVD to iPod Video Suite to rip DVD movie and convert videos in any format to iPod. It is the fastest converter I have used. You can download this software free from here:

http://www.topsreviews.com/ipod-converte...

Unbiased reviews and side-by-side comparisons of ipod converter suite you are considering, and gives you enough information to research the ins and outs of a particular product, you can choose your favorite one here:

http://www.topsreviews.com/reviews/ipod-...

Some useful information you can get on the official site:

http://www.apple.com