iPods use a different file format than most other entertainment devices on the market to play the content that is stored on them. Therefore you must convert your DVDs into a compatible format in order to be able to watch them using your iPod, iPhone, or iPod Touch. Here are a few of our favorite DVD to iPod converter software than can make the task of converting files easy and painless.



If you are looking for a simple DVD to iPod converter that does conversions and nothing more, then this is the software for you. It is not packed full of features that you won’t use; it is easy to install and only does DVD to iPod format conversions. The help function offers users a step-by-step guide on how to use the program and there is e-mail support for any questions or concerns that you may have. The one step operation makes it a snap for beginners to use.

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Xilisoft’s conversion program works for converting DVDs to iPod format as well as to other video common video formats, and it will also convert videos to iPod format. In addition to this, users can rip CDs onto their iPods using the Xilisoft software. Useful wizards can walk the user through the entire conversion process from start to finish and with its simple 2-click operation; it is great for users of all skill levels. Xilisoft will convert the full video or just the pieces you select. It is fast without compromising the exceptional audio and video quality of the original and displays in a 640x480 pixel video stream for the ultimate clarity.

An intuitive program designed for converting your DVDs into an iPod format, the Acala DVD iPod Ripper offer their users a one-click conversion program that will do the job for you without you having to stand over the computer. It included encoders that convert the files quickly into new lossless files and users can also edit the video and preview it before conversion. This professional quality software allows the user to adjust video size, bit rate, aspect ratio and frame rate, and allows you to clip the segments that you want into an iPod format. Batch file conversion is available to speed up your conversion process and it is affordably priced.

Another intuitive conversion software, Avex is great for the beginner user. It is a very basic program that converts DVDs into MPEG-4 format that can be used on your iPod and there is an option to converts the original media file into a different video type if needed. Avex allows for customizable video size and speed to produce lossless movie files. Batch converting is also available, allowing iPod user to be free to do whatever they want while their DVDs become iPod usable files.

One of favorite DVD to iPod converters, ImTOO offers a program that a beginner can jump right into for all of the conversion needs. The software can take any video format and convert it into an MPEG-4, MOV, MP3, and M4A lossless quality file in a matter of a short period of time. All of the encoders are built into the program and users can convert single or multiple files all at once. The settings can be customized and it allows for conversion of segments.