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    Best free video converter for Mac?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Kain, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    I need a video converter that converts videos into the iPod format on the Mac. Any recommendations?
     
    Kain, Apr 28, 2008
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can use iSquint, that's pretty good. If you're trying to make an iPod formatted video from a DVD movie, use HandBrake.
     
    Sam, Apr 28, 2008
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  3. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks! :)

    +1 rep. :D
     
    Kain, Apr 28, 2008
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  4. diggy

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    Does anyone else use Handbrake running on 10.5.2? Ever since I upgraded its not been able to complete a conversion. It will run forever, but will only complete about 30 minutes of video (even though it says it finished fully). I have a test machine at work running Tiger, and no problems with it
     
    diggy, Apr 28, 2008
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  5. Sam

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    HandBrake is supposedly Leopard-compatible...I don't know. Let's see if more people can voice their experiences on the matter.
     
    Sam, Apr 28, 2008
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Haven't had the chance to try it with 10.5.2 yet. Maybe I will tomorrow or tonight.

    I would second Handbrake and or iSquint.
     
    cashmonee, Apr 28, 2008
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    Handbrake works fine in 10.5.2. I've had issues with the latest release v0.9.2, but v0.9.1 still works.
     
    Xander, Apr 29, 2008
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    handbrake works just fine for me with 10.5.2
     
    jnev, Apr 30, 2008
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    Hmmm...maybe I'll play with it again tonight. I'll remove it and re-install
     
    diggy, Apr 30, 2008
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    v0.9.1 did the trick! Rep for that one
     
    diggy, May 1, 2008
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