How to Convert DVD to iPod on Mac OS

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Guide about How to Convert DVD to iPod on Mac OS

All you need to convert DVD to iPod on Mac OS X is a Mac DVD Ripper Software or Mac DVD to iPod
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Reference of iSkysoft DVD to iPod converter for Mac:

Source: DVD-Video, DVD IFO file, DVD folder.
Video formats: MP4.
Audio formats: M4A, AAC.
Picture formats: JPEG, BMP.
Support Devices: iPod shuffle/itouch/iPod classic/iPod nano, mp4 players, iPhone, etc.

Step 1: Add DVD Movie

Click the Load DVD button, browse your computer, find the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your hard disc or DVD-ROM, open your DVD folder, select the VIDEO_TS folder and click OK.

Or, click the Load IFO button, browse your computer, find the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your hard disc or DVD-ROM, open your DVD folder, open the VIDEO_TS folder, select all the IFO files and click OK.

Tip: DVD File/Folder Structure:

Explanation:
.BUP = Backup files of the IFO files.
.IFO = The IFO files includes information such as chapters, subtitle tracks and audio tracks.
.VOB = The VOB files contains the actual video,audio,subtitles and menus.

Folder	Files	Explanation
AUDIO_TS	(undefined)	DVD Audio
VIDEO_TS	VIDEO_TS.BUP
	VIDEO_TS.IFO	The first video play item, IFO, usally a copyright notice or a menu
	VIDEO_TS.VOB	The first video play item, VOB
	VTS_01_0.BUP
	VTS_01_0.IFO	Title 01, IFO, usually the main movie
	VTS_01_0.VOB	Title 01, VOB 0, the menu for this title
	VTS_01_1.VOB	Title 01, VOB 1, the video for this title
	VTS_01_2.VOB	Title 01, VOB 2, if larger than 1 GB it will be splitted into several vobs
	VTS_01_3.VOB	Title 01, VOB 3
	VTS_01_4.VOB	Title 01, VOB 4, up to 10(0-9) VOB files if necassary
	VTS_02_0.BUP
	VTS_02_0.IFO	Title 02, IFO, usually movie extras
	VTS_02_0.VOB	Title 02, VOB 0, the menu for this title
	VTS_02_1.VOB	Title 02, VOB 1, the video for this title
	VTS_xx_x.BUP
	VTS_xx_x.IFO	And so on
	VTS_xx_x.VOB
	VTS_xx_x.VOB
	VTS_99_9.VOB	Up to 99(1-99) titles with max 10(0-9) VOB files each

After you add your movie, you can choose any titles or chapters that you want to convert by ticking the check boxes before them.

Step 2: Output Settings

dvd to ipod for mac out put setting

At the bottom of the main window, you can name the output file for the current title/chapter, and select a subtitle to put on your movie, select an audio track. Then finish all the settings including selecting an output format, clicking the Settings button to set the video and audio encoding settings, choose if to merge the selected titles or chapters into one file, and set an output directory to save the output files.

Step 3: Start Conversion

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After setting the output settings, you can just click the Convert button to start converting your Movie. You can choose to shut down your computer or open the output folder after conversion so you don't have to sit before your computer waiting for the conversion to finish.

Step 4: Put your movies on your iPod or iPhone

Connect your iPod or iPhone and start iTunes. Find the file you made above and drag it onto your iPod or iPhone. That's it. Now you can enjoy your beloved movies on your iPod breezily!

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