Can I play AVI, MKV (H.264) video files via connection kit in ipad3?

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perry500 Author

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Can I play AVI, MKV (H.264) video files via connection kit in ipad3?

Dear All,

I would like to buy the connection kit for ipad 3 (new ipad).

* Does it support all makes/brands of SDHC and micro-SDHC cards, for example from Sandisk, Samsung, Transcend, etc?

* Any limit on the capacity (for example 4GB; 8GB, 16GB, ...) of memory card?

* Is there any restriction/limit on the size of photo, audio, video files that can be used with this device?

* I want to use it to play AVI, MKV (H.264) or any other video file of upto 4-5 GB. The files will be copied to the SDHC or micro-SDHC meomory card and the card will be inserted in the connection kit. The connection kit will be inserted in the ipad3 connector to access and play the video file from ipad3.

* I would like to play the video files directly from the memory card, without copying to ipad 3. But if copying is the only possibility then its fine too.

* Should the movie be copied in a particular directly structure, like DCIM directory?

Following link says that playing H.264 videos is possible.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC531ZM/A

Thanks for clarifying.

Posted on Jun 14, 2012 11:19 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 14, 2012 11:43 AM in response to perry500

Question 1: Yes

Question 2: It worked for a 32gb memory card. I don't have a bigger card, so it might work with higher capacities

Question 3: Not that I noticed, but you can't transfer audio

Question 4: Can't transfer other video formats other than mp4 (or m4v)

Question 5: Only playable if copied

Question 6: No, the iPad scans the whole card and shows you all videos and photos on the card on the screen (not in folders)

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Menneisyys

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Jun 14, 2012 12:05 PM in response to Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution wrote:

Question 6: No, the iPad scans the whole card and shows you all videos and photos on the card on the screen (not in folders)

Also MOV and AVI, assuming the latter has M-JPEG video (but NOT video formats common with scene AVI's).

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution wrote:

Question 6: No, the iPad scans the whole card and shows you all videos and photos on the card on the screen (not in folders)

Nope, those MUST be under DCIM (doesn't matter where, in which subdir, there) and must be named 12345678, where there should be a letter / numeral value instead of the numbers. It can't even contain - marks.

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Menneisyys

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Jun 14, 2012 12:07 PM in response to perry500

For MKV files, you'll need to use MKV-capable players. I recommend It's Playing and Buzz Player the most. Please read http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/87/goodplayer-developers-release-hardware-mkv-vid eo-player-powerplayer for additional info / links.

If you do want to stick with importing videos via CCK, you'll need to "remux" these MKV's to MP4's (MOV's / M4V's). For that, you'll need to use, for example, Subler. See http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/87/watching-videos-taken-max-roundup-mkv-mp4m4v-v ideo-converters for more info.

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perry500 Author

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Jun 14, 2012 10:22 PM in response to perry500

From the replies I have received so far, its not possible to play MKV (H.264) files from the meomory card via connection kit.

Is it possible to play these files by copying them from PC to ipad3?

If not, any other alternative?

If yes, which player is the best to use?

Thanks in advance.

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Menneisyys

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Jun 15, 2012 12:50 AM in response to perry500

perry500 wrote:

Is it possible to play these files by copying them from PC to ipad3?

It is, if you transfer them via the standard iTunes File Sharing (the one under the Apps tab) to strictly a third-party multimedia player like the above-recommended It's Playing and Buzz Player. However, you should always try remuxing first as it results in the most optimal solution. If you have a friend with a Mac, ask him to allow you to use his Mac for some hours while you remux your MKV's to MP4's with Subler. (Note that there are remuxers for Windows as well; however, I don't know them very well so I can't recommend any title.)

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perry500 Author

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Jun 15, 2012 7:50 AM in response to Menneisyys

I would like to play them as they are, meaning in MKV format.

I am looking for a way to transfer them from PC To ipad3 and then play them.

I guess I need to install itunes on Windows PC and then should be able to transfer files from PC to ipad3.

Well, did you say its possible?

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Dah•veed

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Jun 15, 2012 8:00 AM in response to perry500

Yes, there are a number of 3rd party video apps that can play a number of video formats, including avi & mkv. I use VLC, but that isn't available in the iTunes App Store any more, but there are others, two have been recommended to you twice. And yes, it is easiest to transfer those videos to the iPad using the iTunes app on your computer.

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JazJon

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May 15, 2013 12:53 PM in response to perry500

Do you know if the iPad is capable of importing h.264 .avi files? (avi containers not mp4)

DVR-207GS DashCam (32GB SD card) records to h.264 avi files
http://r.ebay.com/UNtp0B

Forum with lots of other details:
http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/viewforum.php?f=18

My friend is buying the dashcam above and doesn't own a computer (iPhone & iPad only)

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