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"Free" DvD To iPod

$\"Free\" DvD To iPod$

In this instructable i will teach you how to convert any DVD movie or movie on to your ipod for 100% FREE OF CHARGE

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Step 1What You Need

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE 2 PROGRAMS YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS:

- DVD Decrypter ~ http://www.mrbass.org/dvdrip/ Once at this site click on "SetupDVDDecrypter_3.5.4.0.exe" to download. Download it and install.

- Videora iPod Converter ~ http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/download.php

NOTE: Videora iPod Converter V 0.91 is the preffered version to use but not to worry the newer versions should work fine. . .

ATTENTION : DO NOT WORRY ABOUT DOWNLOADING THE PROGRAMS THEY ARE TRUSTED SOFTWARE.

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Jul 8, 2010. 6:06 PMRedFlash says:

You don't have to tell it to output it to one file. You can rip the files individually and then (of all things) join them together in command line Using this command: copy /b "a.vob" + "b.vob" "c.vob" You can also do it with more than two files.

Sep 9, 2009. 2:06 AMfinleym50 says:

Unbiased reviews and side-by-side comparisons ofiPod ConverterSuite gives you enough information to research the ins and outs of a particular product, It can help you decide which iPod Converter Suite is the best to meet your needs.

Apr 23, 2009. 6:25 PMPSPerson says:

this suite works the best

Jan 8, 2009. 11:25 PMsingju says:

I always use Tipard DVD to iPod Converter. It is really excellent with super fast conversion speed and with lossless of quality of your video and audio for you to enjoy your DVD on iPod anywhere and any time.
For more informaion please come to: http://www.tipard.com/dvd-to-ipod-converter.html
It is easy to operate. Just few clicks are OK. Here is the specific guide for you to follow: http://www.tipard.com/how-to-put-dvd-movies-on-ipod.html
Hope it helpful for you.

Dec 5, 2008. 1:45 PMtimmy1234s says:

this is nice, but wont you be violating copyrights to the DVD? Is this legal?

Jun 3, 2008. 8:06 PMthatdamnNathan says:

never mind, i decided to avoid any such hassle and am downloading Videora anyways. but for future references, again, why Videora? is it because of the output format of the Ripper? because i can't say i've heard of .Vow before. Thanks again. 22% ! and in a couple minutes, too!

Jul 5, 2008. 4:13 PMrickick (author) says:

Videora because it may take some time but it gets the job done properly when you know how to use it. Oher programs are also not free of charge.

Dec 5, 2008. 1:25 PMcollard41 says:

videora is a good application but i wouldnt say it is the best.
look at my instructable here on how to use DVD shrink and another piece of software

Jul 30, 2008. 2:34 PMIan+Siobhan says:

Okay, so I've been stuck @ 99% for over an hour now...it was speedy to get to the 99% (maybe 30 min tops) but I'm starting to get the feeling it's not gonna hit 100%. I raised the CPU usage to above normal for 1/2 hour in hopes that would help it finish up..but alas it was all for nothing. So I brought it down to just below normal...time elapsed: 1 hr, 52 min...any thoughts? I know how these progs can get hung up, ive been using dvd decrypter and dvd shrink for a few years but this is just nuts.

Dec 5, 2008. 1:19 PMcollard41 says:

dvd shrink is great and i have never had any problems with it

Aug 1, 2008. 5:47 AMrickick (author) says:

this had happened to me also, it depends on what kind of DVD you are converting this will normal happen with home made DVD'S or recorded DVD'S (the use of a DVD recorder attached to your television recording shows etc.) The bottom line is do not worry about it if all works in the end. This has happened to me as I have made many home videos, all that I do is leave my computer ON overnight and when I get back in the morning my movies are done. This is a great way to get those movies done so your not waiting around for hours!!! May I also suggest if you do this that you Queue other movies if you have more than one and it may go quicker and you will have more movies finished. Another thing is that the amount of time that your Movie takes to convert Depends on how high you put the quality of the sound and video. HINT: after your done check the "Shutdown after Conversion Is Complete" box to prevent hassles. RICKICK,

Jun 4, 2009. 7:54 AMwxyztu says:

i pressed that button and after i re-logged in to my computer and couldn't find the video in my ipod. it was 4mb and i made the quality things all the way. how do you find it ?? thnxs

Jun 8, 2009. 7:13 PMrickick (author) says:

were you outputting it directly to your ipod? because that would be wrong, you are supossed to save the file to a folder on the desktop! in in your documents!

Sep 30, 2008. 6:41 PMyellowsushimustard says:

i did everything your instructions say to do and i still get an IFO file and a VOB file what should i do?

Dec 5, 2008. 1:19 PMcollard41 says:

open the .ifo file

Sep 6, 2008. 10:18 AMploofpixie says:

does it work on the first nano

Sep 11, 2008. 3:56 PMmisssexycutiepie says:

no it does not it has to be on a video nano to work except for the 3rd gereation nano

Sep 7, 2008. 5:59 AMrickick (author) says:

if by the most recent version or nano that can support video then yes!! It works better than on the older video iPod (I find!)

Aug 30, 2008. 11:23 AMtycoonman says:

Nicee

Aug 31, 2008. 9:45 PMtycoonman says:

Hey, great tutorial, but I think a better way is to you cuscof dvd to psp converter!

Aug 31, 2008. 3:40 PMrickick (author) says:

lol :)

Jul 16, 2008. 7:47 AMryneayers says:

how long does it normally take

Jul 18, 2008. 2:17 PMrickick (author) says:

it may take a while it normally depends on how much CPU you use and how long your movie is. it could take anywhere from 5min-2hours

Jul 5, 2008. 4:17 PMrickick (author) says:

SORRY I HAVE NOT BEEN ON FOR A WHILE TO AWNSER YOUR QUESTIONS I HAVE BEEN AWAY!!!!!!! MY APPAULOGIES!!!

Jun 13, 2008. 10:14 AMbobshowers says:

after its in mpeg4 format how do you get it on your ipod

Jul 5, 2008. 4:16 PMrickick (author) says:

You import it into itunes and then Drag it onto your ipod. If this does not work there may have been a pro blem with the conversion and the file may have been corrupted or it could be how old the version of you itunes is.

Jun 23, 2008. 10:33 AMa7xforlife says:

The newest version of videora will automaticly put it in itunes for you

Jul 5, 2008. 4:17 PMrickick (author) says:

Importing is still the best way to make shure

Jun 20, 2008. 7:34 PMBartboy says:

drag into Itunes

Jun 20, 2008. 8:44 PMbobshowers says:

i tried that somethings wrong

Jun 21, 2008. 12:21 PMgizmo_ult says:

for that keep it in your doc/video file that way it needs to stay in one spot so itunes knows where it is or else it will be a failed link

Jun 20, 2008. 9:03 PMBartboy says:

hmm then i dont know

Jun 3, 2008. 7:58 PMthatdamnNathan says:

why use "Videora"? is there something that only allows Videora to be used? I just downloaded the Decrypter, and am about to start my Movie, but afterwards will be using MediaCoder to convert it. will that be a problem? thank you.

Jul 5, 2008. 4:14 PMrickick (author) says:

I am not to shure about how other programs work but i know and understand that Videora can read the decrypted file. Please tell me how this works i would like to know.