How-To: Convert and import AVI to iPod on Mac OS X
Have several AVI files on your Mac and do not know how to import AVI files to iPod on Mac for playback? Or you've tried to import AVI to iPod Mac via iTunes, only get the information iTunes cannot open AVI files?
To get an AVI into iTunes and then onto your iPod (such as iPod touch 4G, iPod classic, iPod nano etc.), two ways are available. Both ways work equally well. However,method two is more time-consuming than method one which encodes AVI faster and convert AVI to iPod for Mac at one go.
Method one: adopt AVI to iPod Converter for Mac for help
AVI to iPod Video Converter for Mac is professional yet easy-to-use software, offering optimized presets for iPod nano, iPod touch 4G, and more. So you can just select the output format according to the model of iPod you have. I prefer this method over the other because it converts AVI files faster and supports batch conversion.
1Load AVI to the program
Drag & drop AVI files to the AVI to iPod Converter Mac (Mac OS X Lion included). Or you can go to the "File" menu, choose "Add Video Files". The AVI to iPod Converter for Mac supports batch conversion, so you can add several files at one time.
2Select the output format
You can go to the format drop-down list, choose iPod as the output format. The default optimized settings make the output videos look great on iPod screen.
3Start to convert AVI to iPod Mac
Hit the "Convert" button and let this smart AVI to iPod Converter for Mac do the rest for you! The converted AVI files can be sent directly into iTunes, which saves you trouble of uploading files to iTunes manually.
Method two: Export from QuickTime Pro or QuickTime X
Here, you will be in need of either QuickTime 7 Pro ($30), or QuickTime X (part of the Snow Leopard package). You will also be required to download Perian, a free preference pane which enables the native player of Mac, QuickTime, to play AVI, among other file types.
QuickTime X: QuickTime X can send the file directly into iTunes, which saves a bit of time in the long run. Choose Share > iTunes… and you'll be presented with three options. Sometimes only iPod will be available to select, but this is fine because that's where we want to watch the AVI. Click "Share" and QuickTime will export the file directly into iTunes.
QuickTime 7: To convert the file to a format which is recognizable by your iPod, choose File > Export... then select a format from the drop-down list. MPEG-4 or iPod are the two best options. Choose where to save the new file and hit OK.
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