What software do you guys use to convert avi video files to a format that will play on an iPad

[Mojambo]

Seems like there's a kabillion options for doing this. What do you recommend.

I'm running XP.

Thanks.

[blogslut]

1. HandBrake

http://handbrake.fr/

[Mojambo]

4. I've seen that mentioned a few times

Seen reference to certain sound quality issues. You haven't experienced any?

[blogslut]

6. Not really

But then I use it to convert free movies I snag from The Internet Archive to play on my wee nano. I've had hella luck using it to convert any of the store-bought DVDs I own.

[Twillig]

2. I use Videora ipod Converter

It's free, comes with ads, but doesn't set off Windows security or malwarebytes. I've had no problems.

Here's a link to the ipad converter.

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

[Mojambo]

3. I think I used Videora back in the day to put a few things on my iPhone

I seem to recall thinking it was a bit slow.

That was a while ago and it's possible that it wasn't any slower than other programs.

How do you find it, speed wise?

[Twillig]

8. Speed wise, not slow enough for me to dump it.

I haven't compared anything against it. It's fast enough and doesn't bog down my (core 2 duo) PC. I don't use the (former) beast to make money with.

So, it's good enough.

[NYC_SKP]

5. Also, "Flv Crunch". I've used handbrake but it doesn't work on every darned thing.

Good luck!

[Mojambo]

7. FLV Crunch.

I'll look into it, but first I must go donate.

My star has suddenly gone missing.

[darkstar3]

9. I use ffmpeg.

Of course, I'm on a Linux box, but last I checked it was an open source program available for Windows. Everything is passed as a command-line argument, so you can script it and use the exact same options every time just by running the script against each video you want to convert.

A little more difficult than Handbrake, which is also good, but I've never had an audio issue with it...

[REP]

10. Handbrake, iMovie