Put Flash Video (YouTube) On Your iPod or Other Video Capable MP3 Player

This instructable is totally free. I will show you how to easily download and convert web video (flash video) using safe and free software into an iPod or mp3 player friendly format.

NOTE: I am NOT LIABLE if you violate any copyright laws downloading web video.

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Step 1 Get the New Realplayer To Download Web Video

I have found this to be the easiest, and best way to rip flash video from the web:

Go to http://www.realplayer.com/ and download and install the new RealPlayer.

Comments

[TomasYoung]

you need a downloader, there is a preview of a nice tool http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-20013361-12.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1n
you can download youtube video and make it playable for mp3 player

[nevillespat]

Well guys , I actually don't see what's so hard to convert flash for ipod, mp3 player or cell phone or whatever since there are many apps that can convert flash, of course not all of them do the job right or in good quality.

I for one have been using Tunebite to convert flash for my ipod since long time ago. The flash conversion runs smoothly with Tunebite plus I get some great quality files after I convert flash with this app.
Maybe it will also come in handy for others as well.

[kolbdog]

I don't like it because it is not free. hey just use Pazera Software Free Video to Ipod Converter here is the link http://software-files-l.cnet.com/s/software/10/88/58/93/Pazera_Free_Video_to_iPod_Converter.zip?e=1278111523&h=231264109dc15a8709f1e451359eb6b4&lop=link&ptype=1901&ontid=2194&siteId=4&edId=3&spi=0d9f4101dcb333fe4799222b4efd0396&pid=10885893&psid=10813481&fileName=Pazera_Free_Video_to_iPod_Converter.zip

[mike!!!]

COOL THANKS

[loopygoter]

does this work for Mp3s like sandisk and samsung?

[uk_060]

 My method will work Guarantee 

[jamnoopers]

Yes it will just as long as your player will support .mp4 video files.

[madiah]

ok when i try to install the moviepod program its asking to download something else 1st????

[uk_060]

Friends i recommend Pazera converters they have wide range but totally free
Pazera Free Video To Ipod Converter Available on download.com and for downloading Youtube videos use this site (www.keepvid.com) or (www.tubezen.com) as they offer mp4 format to download so no more converting is needed but some videos can't be downloaded in mp4 may be deu to network problem try again or simply download and convert with Pazera oh this converter convert videos for all apple ipod any generation and iphone toooo and may be more discover it by your self bye wish you good luck.

[uk_060]

 Sorry i Forgot you can even convert videos for your Mp4(not apple) using same software normally every Mp4 player support 320x240 resolution so try it or try higher resolution if video doesn't stuck then use higher one if it stuck then use lower one .

[anita379]

i done the step 4 but i cant drag the video to moviepod seem keep ask me to regester and everytime i clip on the regester then im stuck can you help pls

[Hatari151]

when it says register and u click on another windon and ur stuck u have to minimize everything u have open and u will see the register thing always click later unless u want to register it all depends on u also u need RealPlayer to download videos directly from Youtube any further questions just ask

[got2bsweet95]

ummm you posted this a while ago.. and i have the same problem that you have... is there any way to fix it? thanks :)

[jamnoopers]

Hi, sorry I didn't see your comment anita379.

I'm not sure why you are having this problem. A simple solution would just be to use a different program. Here is an free .flv converter program that I found. I haven't used it myself, but it looks pretty decent:

http://www.download.com/Free-FLV-Converter/3000-2194_4-10832044.html?tag=mncol

-jamnoopers

[daiatlus79]

if you wanna do it software free for youtube vids do this:
take a youtube address like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184&feature=rec-HM-r2
then insert 'pwn' between the www. and youtube.com
http://www.pwnyoutube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184&feature=rec-HM-r2
then select mp4 high quality.
there ... no installing..
but for any other site i find that the Sothink Web Video Downloader works fine..
but if the video does not quite work, then go to http://www.media-convert.com/ works great too if you wanna go the route of little software installation

[ozzymeyer]

this is sweet.

[hobzez]

i downloaded the realplayer thing but it doesnt say download this video

[phillyohio]

When I drag to moviepod, it says cannot convert. Help!

[zeekman116]

i cant find where to find the "trial" version. does anyone know???

[firestormcomputers]

damn it i thot i only knew this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M48lztdFsM8
i made this video stole the idea from CNET too
lol

[yerfdog123]

i have the stuff downloaded but how do you drag from another page to moviepod please help!

[WTHAI]

A much simpler, easier method: TubeTV. http://www.chimoosoft.com/products/tubetv/#downloads

[cyberviper42]

For mac users, i suggest using keepvid.com. It will download videos (some) in .mp4 format, and others in .flv. If you get an flv file, download iSquint and convert it. iSquint also works for avi movies as well

[Bartboy]

or, If using a mac with safari, just (cmd option a) click then that will open a menu. go to the youtube page and double click on largest file. Then download Isquint.

[coolz]

I had to use "Add Video" because I couldn't drag and drop

[kjrviking]

Just go to http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/ and download the free youtube to ipod converter.
Lot less downloading and works w/ psp.
for other video players just run the vid. through the video converter that should come w/ the software.

[IW5 Industries]

I think gamerguy13 is right it wont download videos on a regular mp3 because it(or at least mine) has to go through a video converter(amv)so it's compatible.

[chingchong]

Just go to Vixy.net and it will put the video in the format you select and then download it.

[reeding]

vixy doesnt always work

[ultrauber]

I'm so glad this works for the sansa! i don't see why so many people buy the more expensive ipods, cause the sansa's better. great instructable, +1

[godzilla1.0]

hey i am having trouble with the drag and drop because when i dowload the movies they dont go to the reelplayer downloads?? can u help me???

[gamerguy13]

How do you convert ivr files? Moviepod won't do it. Please Help!!!

[jamnoopers]

What is an "ivr" file? I have never heard of that, I don't know what program would convert.

[gamerguy13]

ivr (internet video recording) files are what realplayer downloads some cartoons as. I'm trying to put them on my iPod.

[cry_wolf]

Use SUPER to convert it. Just google SUPER video converter. Its free and effective!

[gamerguy13]

Their website does not say that it supports .ivr files. Are you positive it will work?

[cry_wolf]

Well i do not have a video Ipod, but last time i checked, they had an Ipod option, along with a PSP option for converting.

[gamerguy13]

Where on their site do you actually download the "SUPER video converter?" There's just a bunch of links to different sites with different converters.

[technodude92]

try it... sometimes a program will not say something is supported but it actually does. and if not. try changing the extension to .flv

[Uru Wolf]

There is a nifty little plugin for FireFOx somehwere that lets you download embedded content in web pages. I have found this execlent for snagging those youTube vids -_