How to convert any video to iTunes and sync to iPad

Please note, not all videos are compatible with iPad. iPad supports H.264, MPEG-4 video in mp4, mov format. If iTunes couldn't recognize the video or you want to play this video on iPad, please follow the simple tutorial in part 1 and part 2.

Things you'll need
1. Your iPad
2. Aneesoft video converter Pro (If you are using Mac OS, please download Aneesoft video converter Pro for Mac)
3. iTunes installed on your computer



Part 1: How to convert any videos to iTunes

Step 1: Download & install Aneesoft Video Converter Pro
We'll use the very nice video converter software called Aneesoft Video Converter Pro for converting videos to iTunes format, head over here and download the free trial version. Next step is to install the program.

Step 2: Run Aneesoft Video Converter Pro and add videos
Now run Aneesoft Video Converter and click the big button "Add..." to add videos from your hard disk, you may add as many videos as you want to convert to iTunes format. Only the titles you checked will be converted.



Step 3: Edit your video file (optional): trim, add effects, add watermark and deinterlace
This Aneesoft video converter Pro allows you to trim, crop your videos, which may help you removing the black edges around your video, so that you can watch your movies in full screen. You can also set different video effect such as grey, invert, gamma, sepia and so on, in addition, if you want to add watermark on your video, you can click "Watermark" tab and then check "Enable Effect" option box. You may add Text or Image watermark onto your video.



Step 4: Set the output iTunes format and start converting
iTunes supports MOV, MP4 (MPEG-4), M4V, MPEG video formats. So we set the output format to “MP4-MPEG4 Video File (*.mp4)” for iTunes. You may also find a wide range of preset video formats for iPod, iPhone, PSP for pro version. At last, you can click the big button "Start" to begin converting videos to iTunes compatible video files.



Part 2: How to sync video to iPad

Step1. Connect iPad with your computer and open iTunes and Click "File" on iTunes menu and select "Add File to Library" to add movies to iTunes library.
Step2. On LIBRARY section of iTunes source list, click "Movies", and you could see the movie you added just now.
Step3. Select iPad in DEVICES section of iTunes source list. Drag the movie you want to transfer to iPad in library list and drop to iPad Movies.
Step4. You will see the video in iPad Movies list and at the same time iTunes will sync the newly added video to your iPad automatically.

Tips &Tricks
*Aneesoft video converter Pro can convert video to any video formats, such as MP4, AVI, WMV, MPG, MPEG, MOV, TS, FLV and HD video like AVCHD(MTS/M2TS), MOD/TOD, HD WMV.
*Aneesoft video converter Pro can convert video for most portable devices: iPad, iPhone 4, iPod touch 4, Apple TV, PSP, Mobile Phone and more.
*Aneesoft video converter Pro can edit video, trim, crop, merge, add watermark and apply special effects to your video files.
*Aneesoft also offered a free version, you can try Aneesoft free video converter. But this version limits the import video format and the output video format, only the official verison can convert almost any kinds of video.

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Convert any Video or Rip DVD movies to iPad supported video format

I think so many people have owned an iPad. The large (9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display), high-resolution screen makes iPad absolutely perfect for watching any kind of video from HD movies and TV shows to podcasts and music videos including MPEG-4 (MP4, M4V), H.264, MOV, etc. At the same time, I think so many iPad users are collecting some videos as AVI, FLV, M2TS, AVCHD, WMV etc. And you may already have a bundle of DVD, you don't want to carry around bulky DVD cases or disc wallets when travelling. OK, this guide is designed to help you ripping DVD movies to your iPad supported format and converting any video to your iPad, and so that you can play your favorite video on your iPad as you like.

Here is the detailed information:
1. Things you'll need.
2. How to convert DVD files to iPad supported formats on Windows OS?
3. How to convert AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV, VOB video files to your iPad on Windows OS?
4. How to make these videos syncing to iPad 4?



Part 1: Things you'll need
1. Aneesoft DVD to iPad Converter and Aneesoft iPad video converter or you can download Aneesot iPad Converter Suite(free for download trial version)
2. iTunes installed on your computer
3. Videos you want to convert

Part 2: How to convert DVD files to iPad supported formats on Windows OS?
Step 1: Download & install Aneesoft DVD to iPad Converter
Download and install Aneesoft DVD to iPad Converter,this powerful converter, you can convert your DVD videos to iPad MP4 format, and rip DVD to iPad audio format like MP3, M4A, WAV and AIFF for playback on iPad.
Notice: If you are using Mac OS and want to Convert DVD to iPad, you can refer to Aneesoft DVD to iPad converter for Mac.

Step 2: Run Aneesoft DVD to iPad Converter and load DVD disk to convert
Run DVD to iPad Converter in the following main panel, then, just insert your favorite DVD on the DVD-ROM and load your DVD files to Aneesoft DVD to iPad converter through "Load DVD". Alternatively, you can hit "Load IFO" to import IFO files. In a minute, your DVD files will be listed at the main panel.



Step 3: Edit your videos: trim, crop, effect, watermark and deinterlace(optional)
This Aneesoft DVD to iPad video converter allows you to trim, crop your videos, which may help you removing the black edges around your video, so that you can watch your movies in full screen. You can also set different video effect such as grey, invert, gamma, sepia and so on, in addition, if you want to add watermark on your video, you can click "Watermark" tab and then check "Enable Effect" option box. You may add Text or Image watermark onto your video.



Step 4: Change the output settings and start converting
Select output video format as .mp4 from the "Profile" drop-down list. You can also adjust other settings such as video quality, audio quality, output path, etc. After all are ready, just click the big button "Start" to begin converting videos to iPad compatible video files.



Part 3: How to convert AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV, VOB video files to your iPad on Windows OS?
Most kinds of video files like AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV, VOB can't be played directly on iPad, so if you want to play incompatible Video files on iPad, you need to convert them to iPad. That will be very easy if you download Aneesoft iPad video converter.one of the best iPad Video Converter, which can help you convert video to iPad supported video and audio formats with high output quality.
The steps are very easy, Download and run Aneesoft iPad video converter and click the big button "Add..." to add videos from your hard disk.The next steps are similar to rip DVD videos to iPad, set output format and start converting.
Notice: If you are using Mac OS and want to Convert DVD to iPad, you can refer to Aneeosft iPad video converter for Mac.



Part 4: How to make these videos syncing to iPad?
After convert DVD, WMV, AVI, FLV etc to iPad compatible formats, now we can import the converted files to iPad.
First, you need to launch iTunes, click File option on menu, and add your converted files to iTunes library. Then, connect your iPad 4 to computer via USB cable, iTunes will detect your iPad. After that, click iTunes "File -> Sync iPad", and the files will be transferred to your iPad 4 from iTunes library. When updating completed, you will find the videos on you iPad.