DVD-to-iPhone program? FOUND!

[JohnT]

Can anyone recommend a free program that will rip and convert DVDs for iPhone use? For Mac or PC, it doesn't matter.

(It's only for my personal use :-)

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Came across HandBrake, and it's now running. We'll see what happens.

[Cajungaltx]

Great app to poit out! With the little one - putting Shrek on my iphone would give me BIG grins... 'wanna watch SHREK??'... lol...

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oops - I need it for a PC...i'll have to see if I can find it in PC version.

[JohnT]

A little bonus is that it comes with an iPhone/iPod Touch preset so don't have to tinker with all the settings. Sometimes, you just wanna get it done!

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HandBrake worked great! Ripped, converted, transferred to iTunes, then synced to my iPhone. Now the dreaded elliptical won't be so bad today. :-)

[brad]

Originally Posted by Cajungaltx

oops - I need it for a PC...i'll have to see if I can find it in PC version.

If you find one, let us know. :)

[MikeC]

Handbreak works on PC....... I know I use it on my PC.


Youtube Handbreak and learn how to use it...pretty simple stuff.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by brad

If you find one, let us know. :)

HandBrake for Windows.
http://en.softonic.com/s/handbrake/free

[photonewb]

I've often thought about this...I've got a lot of stuff on DVD.

[brad]

I'm mostly interested because it would make the Photovision discs easier to watch.. I rarely have time when I'm sitting in front of a DVD player or computer.

[KenJulio]

Here is a link to their download page, linux, mac, windoze. You'll want to download the GUI version if youre not familiar with the command line.

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

I do not endorse distributing of copyrighted materials. Though I dont have a problem with backing up your movies.

[Cajungaltx]

Originally Posted by brad

I'm mostly interested because it would make the Photovision discs easier to watch.. I rarely have time when I'm sitting in front of a DVD player or computer.

Amen!

[Sonny]

I am in love with DVDFab! It's not free but it does an AMAZING job backing up your DVDs.

I have "DVD to DVD" and "DVD to Mobile". DVD to Mobile will convert your DVDs to most mobile devices with one click of a button with the presets already loaded.

Just an alternative suggestion.

[srwatters]

+1 for Handbrake!

[photonewb]

how much room are these converted files taking up? I'm curious. I'm going on vacation and might consider this option.

[srwatters]

About 1 Gig per 90 minutes for live action. Animated features can be less. I have Madagascar at about 800MB.

[jeffreyluce]

Another Handbrake user... also use ffmpegX to goto one format to another.