What is the best way to convert video files to a format compatible with the new iPad?

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What is the best way to convert video files to a format compatible with the new iPad?

I have pre-oredered the new iPad (version 3) which has high resolution, so it would be a shame to lose any quality in transfering to a compatible format. Any suggestions on a free translator and the settings to apply in order to maintain the maximum quality. The files are a mixed variety, but mostly avi or wmv video's. I believe mp4 or m4v file's are needed, but I also know H.264 and MPEG-4 AVC are compatible for the video element, not sure about the Sound element, nor do I have a clue on the specific modifications.

Any help would be much appreciated.

iPad, iOS 5.1, new iPad (version 3)

Posted on Mar 12, 2012 12:16 PM

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Dah•veed

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Mar 12, 2012 12:32 PM in response to jvincent_1

There are a number of video apps available in the iTunes App Store that can easily handle those videos without any need for conversions. Do a search in the iTunes app on your computer for the file types and it will show video apps that can open those file types.

If VLC 2 ever makes it to the iTunes App Store, be sure to grab it, it will be free, I use VLC 1.1 on my iPad for avi files, but it is no longer available in the iTunes App Store.

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Tgara

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Mar 12, 2012 12:33 PM in response to jvincent_1

Check out Handbrake. www.handbrake.fr. It is a video transcoder that works for any DVD or Bluray-like source which is NOT copy-protected. (Other posters will undoubtedly chime in to remind you that removal of copy protection is not permitted)

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Mar 12, 2012 12:44 PM in response to jvincent_1

http://www.tools4movies.com

I have used DVD Catalyst and it is extremely easy to use. I used it to convert some movies I had to put them on a NOOK Color.........it worked perfectly! If you have any questions or problems, they will reply promptly and are very helpful.

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