MP4 Video will not transfer to my iPad

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MP4 Video will not transfer to my iPad

Hi,
I created a movie using Adobe Lightroom 3. It creates an MP4 video file. It plays in iTunes and all my other video players. However, when I try to synch to my iPad I am told that the file was not copied to my iPad because the file will not play on it. I have a 32gb WiFi model iPad. I tried using iTunes to convert the file for use on the iPad but it tells me that the file is already in the correct format. I am a bit confused. Everything seems to have been done correctly. Is there a particular resolution that must be adhered to? The file I created is 720 x 480.Any help out there?

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Posted on Jun 10, 2010 7:06 AM

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Answer 1

Holidayy

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Jun 30, 2014 12:03 AM in response to Noble1

Hi, have you tried to use other video converters to convert MP4 to iPad? Some video converters are built in optimized output profile for iPad, like iorgsoft video converter which I am using. You can have a try.

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Answer 2

jshetley

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Jun 10, 2010 7:30 AM in response to Noble1

This happened to me on a movie as well. I tried to load it several times and gave up. And then for some reason I tried again the other day - and voila - it loaded. In between I had updated the iMac and restarted several times and such. IDK maybe that had something to do with it. But the movie does play great on the ipad now. You might want to try some simple stuff like restarting such. Sorry can't be more help.

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Answer 3

Jun 28, 2010 12:55 PM in response to Noble1

Have a look at the frame width - I have has a similar problem and have just posted a thread

I have noticed that if the file has a frame width greater than 640k it would not sync ( its not supported by the device )

Anyhow I would be interested to know if this is the same problem

if it is the same problem I'm not sure how to merge the threads so if anyone knows how to do this please include in reply

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MrPunch0

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Jul 16, 2010 11:27 PM in response to Adam Simmonds

I'm having the same problem - but only since upgrading the iPad to 3.2.1.
I tried using the "create iPad version" but it says it is already the right format.

My daughter MUST have her copy of her favorite film ...

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Answer 5

Jan 11, 2012 3:10 PM in response to Noble1

Simple Solution Within iTunes!

Step 1: Select the video(s) you want to be iPad-compatible

Step 2: Click the "Advanced" tab at the top of the screen

Step 3: Click "Create iPad/Apple TV Version

iTunes will begin converting the files. It may take awhile, but is well worth it.

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Answer 6

Jan 11, 2012 3:28 PM in response to Noble1

Go here:

http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

Download the appropriate version.

Open handbrake, select the video file.

Select the iPad preset and convert the video.

You will get a video that is actually useable.

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Answer 7

Jun 15, 2014 5:00 AM in response to Noble1

I had the same problem. I presume it has to do with the maximum frame width. Conversion through iTunes as descibed above may work but will take quite a long time. I was however able to play my affected movie fine using the VLC app.

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ZS5J

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Jun 29, 2010 4:23 AM in response to corwin of amber

When you have this video in iTunes, you need to highlight the movie, then go to advanced, and click on "create iPad or Apple TV version"

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Answer 9

Jun 30, 2010 2:21 PM in response to ZS5J

I'm having the same problem with one of my films. The suggestion of creating an iPad version sounds logical but I just got an unknown error message (-2002). Any further ideas?

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