Is there a FREE, NON trial version, dvd to mp4 converter that i can use for my ipod?

Question

I know this question has been asked a lot, but after searching through a lot of the sites from other questions i really haven't had any success. I just need a FREE DVD to mp4 converter for my i pod, but not a stupid trial version. Just something i can download, it can rip and convert. im using windows vista but i can use XP,

Answer 1

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Handbrake is the best choice. (free, cross platform, open source)

It can convert DVD files to MP4, MKV, AVI, OGM, AAC, MP3 etc.

Here is the guide and download address.



http://applemacvideo.com/articles/rip-dvd-on-mac-using-handbrake.html#126

Answer 2

Hi!You should make clear that the free converter is always having low-quality.If you want a high quality converter and convert the dvd to MP4 easily, you would better to buy a converter.I can recommend you a good converter:aiseesoft. .Here is the website: http://www.macsoftreviews.com/aiseesoft-dvd-ripper.html

I also want to share you the instructions I usually followed.

Step 0: Install and run it.

Step 1: Click “Load DVD” button to load your DVD.

Step 2: Select the output video format you want from the “Profile” drop-down list.

Step 3: Select the output destination.

Step 4: Click the "Convert" button to start your conversion.

This tool has fast conversion speed and good sound/image quality.

Some other functions such as "Snapshot", "Crop", "Effect", "Trim", "Merge" are also availabel but I seldomly use them.

You can check it out.

Hope it can help you.

Answer 3

Okay, this is a totally free way of converting your DVD to your ipod. Its a little long so pay attention and I will walk you step by step. First of all you will need to download 2 different software, both free.

-DVD Shrink-

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/DV...



-Handbrake-

http://handbrake.fr/?article=download

(select the GUI windows download)



Now that both of these are installed on your desktop, insert the DVD in your pc. If it starts playing automatically stop it and leave it in your pc. Now open up DVD Shrink. Once open you will click the open disc icon in the top left. A new window will open. Select the drive that has the DVD in it and hit OK. Once it has down its thing you will see 3 folders on the left under the DVD structure. Select the one that says Main movie. Once selected you will see 3 options on the right,

( Video, audio, subpicture) Uncheck all of the boxes that are not english. Now click the re-author button.Now you will see three more options pop up on the right (menu, main movie, extras) Under the main movie on the right you will see title 1. Doubleclick it. Title 1 should now appear on the left under DVD structure and will be highlighted. Now click the backup button up top. A new box will appear. Under the select backup target: Hard disk folder.

Under select target folder for DVD output: browse were you want the files temporarily I put mine in the My video folder under My documents.

The create video_ts and audio_ts box should be checked. Click okay. Now this might take an hour or so while it is encoding. Once it finishesyou will now have 2 new folder under My Videos in My Documents. Close DVD Shrink if it is still open.



Open Handbrake software on you desktop. Go to the source in the top left corner. Select the DVD/ Video_ts folder. Then go to My Documents and then to My Video. Then select the Video_ts folder and hit OK. The CLI is about to read your source window opens. This might take a few minutes. Once this box disappears click browse under the the destination area. Once again select My Documents then My Videos. a new box opens. Under the file name you will type the name of your movie and click save. On the right under presets highlight ipod. Now under the output settings dropdown select MP4 file. Under the picture settings change the width/height settings to 320X240. Now select the video tab. Under the video codec select MPEG-4 (ffmpeg). Under the constant quality move the slider to 70%. Now click the Start button at the top. A black box will appear. This will take an hour or so.

Once it finishes you will have MPG4 movie file in your My Video file. Close Handbrake. You can open itunes. Click on file in the top left. Select Add folder and upload the MPG4 to your ipod. That's it. All of this software is free. And if you follow my directions tou should have no problems. GOOD LUCK.......

Answer 4

You may take a look at this guide, it will teach you how to rip DVD to iPod for free with VLC player, it's totally free without any limitation and watermark

http://www.freedvdripper.net/guides/rip-dvd-convert-video-with-free-vlc-player.html

Happy Holidays. You can use http://www.ask.com to search more answers or email me if you need further help.

Answer 5

I recommend you a free software which can help you convert Rip DVD and Convert Video to your iPod.



It called "Next DVD Ripper". It is easy to use, you only need select "iPod Move" Profile, Next DVD Ripper will convert the movie to suitable format that can be played by iPod.



Next DVD Ripper is a free DVD ripper and video converter with easy-to-use graphical interface, fast converting speed, and excellent video quality. It can rip DVD movies and convert almost all video formats including DVIX, Xv iD, MOVE, RM, RM VB, MP EG, VB, DVD, MV, and AVI to MP EG-4 movie format for iPod, PSP, PS3, iPhone, XBox360, Zune, Apple TV, Archos, iRiver PMP, Epson Player, Creative Zen, Rubi Blue, Sony Walkman, Commodore PMX, Palm TX, Game Boy, SmartDisk, Windows Mobile Smart phone, Nokia, BlackBerry, Ketti, LG, Sony-Ericssonon, Samsung mobile phone, etc.



Pay more attention at here with google seacher.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&q=nextvideosoft&btnG=Search

You can also down "Next Video Converter" at follwing url:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Encoders-Converter-DIVX-Related/Next-Video-Converter.shtml

Answer 6

You can use E.M. Free DVD copy. it can let you rip dvd easily, and allow you rip DVD to other popular video formats such as h264, Xvid, MOV, VOB, Mpeg, Mpeg4, Mpeg TS, AVI, WMV, and so on.so I can watch dvd movies on portable player like iPod, iPhone etc. conveniently. it can divides dvd into different chapters, I can rip my I favorite ones. it can also copy whole DVD to hard drive. when the movie size greater than 4.7GB, you can use the compress function.



you can get E.M. Free DVD copy form here

http://www.effectmatrix.com/free-DVD-copy/index.htm



http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22E.M.+DVD+Copy%22&btnG=Google+Search

Answer 7

www. zamzar .com they email you the new version you just pick mp4 from the list and they will send the new format straight to you



hope this helps :D

Answer 8

http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/



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