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Handbrake

It was suggested that I use handbrake to convert non-itunes formatted video files (inherited or downloaded from the internet) to play on my ipad. However, when I go to the website and download the application it says "You can't open the application Handbrake because it is not supported on this type of MAC."

I chose the 64 bit option because I run MAC OS X 10.6.6.

What am I doing wrong?

Are there any other alternative programs that are better than handbrake?

MacBook pro, Mac OS X (10.6.6), First generation MacBook

Posted on Feb 12, 2011 8:48 AM

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Answer 1

lllaass

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Feb 12, 2011 10:38 AM in response to Willyk155

Go here for how to check if you are running 64 bit. Note that the comments on the page says the default is 32 bit. I use Handbrake and it works great.
http://osxdaily.com/2009/09/07/how-to-tell-if-youre-running-the-32-bit-or-64-bit -kernel-in-mac-os-x-snow-leopard/

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Answer 2

Feb 12, 2011 5:46 PM in response to Willyk155

Your system profile at the bottom of your post indicates that you are using a first generation MacBook. That computer would only have a 32 bit processor, so you cannot run 64 bit code on it. OS X 10.6.6 can run on either 32 bit or 64 bit processors.

The Handbrake download page contains a link for a 32 bit version of Handbrake. That is the version you will need to use.

@ lllaass -- You can run 64 bit code on a system booted to a 32 bit kernel. You can even run 64 bit code in OS X 10.5.x as long as you have a 64 bit processor.

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akaxiaot

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Mar 14, 2011 4:37 PM in response to Willyk155

bump

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Answer 4

Mar 14, 2011 5:07 PM in response to Willyk155

Make sure you have a 64bit version of vlc.
Handbrake requires it for the 64bit version.

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