Correct video encoding settings to play on ipad?

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Correct video encoding settings to play on ipad?

Here's the settings that my dvd ripper (iskysoft) used to convert a home movie DVD to an "apple TV" format file

file type: .mp4
format: xvid
resolution: 512 x 384
frame rate: 24
bit rate 1500

This file plays fine on the apple tv and itunes, but not on my ipad. It will sync and transfer but when I try to play it on the ipad the video is all messed up.

I tried using the "convert to apple tv/ipad format" but itunes said it was already in the correct settings.

What specific setting do I need to use to convert this file so it will play on my ipad?

Mac OS X (10.4.2)

Posted on May 2, 2010 10:16 AM

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Answer 1

May 2, 2010 10:24 AM in response to Melinda Smith

These are the required specs.

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format.

I use HandBrake which includes default Apple product settings such as iPod with Video, iPhone, Apple TV, and it includes a Universal setting.

Some have reported that using the Handbrake Apple TV setting works, but some have reported it doesn't. I haven't read any reports about the HandBrake Universal setting not working with the iPad.

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Answer 2

May 2, 2010 10:59 AM in response to Allan Sampson

If you use the latest version of handbrake and use the ATV profile, it will work. Earlier versions of handbrake make not be compatible with the iPad as I found out. I have to use iTunes in these cases to convert it to a compatible version.

Glor

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Answer 3

May 2, 2010 11:57 AM in response to Glorfindeal

I used handbrake on the universal setting and it worked fine. Thanks!

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Answer 4

Jun 5, 2010 7:53 AM in response to Melinda Smith

Melinda Smith wrote:
I used handbrake on the universal setting and it worked fine. Thanks!

does the video fit the screen perfectly?

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