How to put a ripped dvd file from external hard drive on to an ipod Touch

Question

OK, I just got my ipod Touch today and I want to start putting movies right on to it. I have loads of files of ripped DVDs on my external hard drive and I'd love to know how to get them on to the ipod. I looked at various software and freeware options but I really don't know how to use them.

Answer 1

Congrats on getting your iPod :)

A) If you have your ripped DVD files already in MP4 format, then first connect the ipod to your computer. Click on File-->Sync in iTunes to sync your ipod with itunes and then you can simply transfer the video to your iPod touch.

B) In case, those ripped files are in avi, wmv, vob or any other format but not MP4, you need to convert those files in MP4 format using a converter and then transfer the files to iPod via iTunes.

Important : please note that during conversion process, you'll end up loosing some quality of the video since first you converted the file into another format and then to MP4 format. If you still have those DVDs with you, I would suggest you to go for a direct DVD to MP4 converter and Cucusoft Ultimate DVD Converter is the king when it comes to ripping DVD to any format.

I would suggest you to download its trial version first, don't buy it yet. In rare cases, what works for me might not work for you and It is always a good idea to try the trial version first. Cucusoft Ultimate DVD Converter trial version is fully funtional, just except a watermark on the video. To remove that watermark, you gotta purchase the software.

You can download its free trial version from http://www.dvd-tutorials.com/cucusoft-ul...

Use its trial version for a day and check its quality and features. I'm sure you would like it. Then you can purchase it by clicking on Upgrade-->Order Now in the software itself.

Answer 2

Here is a step by step guide about converting DVD, Videos, Flash and Youtube videos to iPod:

http://www.topsreviews.com/guides/cucuso...

There is an Unbiased reviews and side-by-side comparisons of DVD to iPod Converter and gives you enough information to research the ins and outs of a particular product:

http://www.topsreviews.com/reviews/dvd-t...

Some useful information you can get on the official site:

http://www.apple.com

Answer 3

  You could have a try to use Pavtube DVD to iPod Converter, there is a guide about how to manage it  step by step. You could have a look at it.

http://www.pavtube.com/dvd_to_ipod/guide...  

Answer 4

You just need to convert your ripped file to mp4 video, then you can add it to iTunes library and sync it to yoru iPod touch, if you don't know how to convert video, you may take a look at this guide

http://www.freedvdripper.net/guides/conv...

If you have any other questions, feel free to email me.

Answer 5

1.iPod accepts only MP4 videos,you need a 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.ehow.com/how_2110079_convert-...

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

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

2.download the apple's official software iTunes to sync your iPod.you can download it at the following site:

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

3.plug in your iPod to computer and open iTunes ,the iTunes will detect your iPod ,you can add your videos to iTunes by select 'Add to Library' from the File menu or drag and drop the videos from your computer.Then,you can click 'Apply' to synchronize your iPod or you can choose the videos you want to add from the iTunes's video menu and drag and drop to the video menu of iPod.

Answer 6

Ripping DVD I usually use E.M. Free DVD copy. because it lets me rip dvd easily, and it allows me rip DVD to other popular video formats such h264, Xvid, MOV, VOB, Mpeg, Mpeg4, Mpeg TS, AVI, WMV, and so on.

so I can watch dvd movies on portable player like iPod, iPhone etc. conveniently. it can divides dvd into different chapters, I can rip my I favorite ones. in addtion to, it can copy whole DVD to hard disc.

free use without limiting;

http://www.effectmatrix.com/free-DVD-cop...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=e.m...

Answer 7

I am using Cucusoft Ultimate DVD Converter, it can converts DVDs  to play on almost any portable device including iPod, iPhone, Zune, PSP, video capable MP3 players, video capable mobile phones, Pocket P.C., and so on. it can support output almost any audio/video format including Video format(H264, MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, RM, 3GP, flv, SWF, mpeg-1, mpeg-2, VideoCD, SuperVideoCD, DVD, etc) and Audio format(AC3, AAC, MP2, MP3, MP4, RA, WMA, etc.). With this all-in-one DVD Converter, you can make any your own video from your DVDs. It's the best dvd converter tool I have been used.

You can free download from http://www.dvd-to-ipod-converter.com/ult...

Answer 8

First you should use a converter to convert your dvd files to your iPod supported formats. Here i want to share cucusoft dvd to ipod converter with you. You can free download it and have a  try.

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

With a few steps you can easily finish your conversion.

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 can be helpful to you.

Answer 9

Ipod only support mp4 and H2.64, so if the video is not the format, you must use a third part software to convert. I think the Cucusoft DVD to iPod Video Suite is your best choice, it can rip DVD movie and convert videos in any format to iPod with fast speed and high output quality.

You can free download and try here:

http://www.dvd-video-converters.com/dvdv...  

read this step by step guide:

http://www.dvd-video-converters.com/dvdv...

also more information you can search in http://answers.yahoo.com