Convert/Import DVD to iTunes with 3 simple steps on Mac OS X
Got some awesome commercial DVDs and want to import them to iTunes on Mac OS X (Snow Leopard included)? Because you want to import them to your iPod, Apple TV or iPhone, or you are on a long trip and you don't want to drag around those heavy DVDs in your package still you need to worry some of your gems might get scratched or lost. However, iTunes doesn't play or import DVD movies like importing CDs. But with a third party app, you can realize it.
This article guides you in converting your DVDs to iTunes compatible formats, preserving the quality of your DVD movies and never brings any damage to your cherished gems. You need an app to convert your DVDs to iTunes format like MOV, MP4. Freeware like MPEG Streamclip supports non-commercial DVDs with proper codec installed. For store-buy encrpyted DVDs, a professional yet easy-to-use DVD Ripper for Mac (Video Tutorial) can help you convert your DVDs to MOV with just 3 simple steps.
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Note: If you are using Windows, please go to: 2 free ways to convert DVD to iTunes for iPod and iPhone
How to Convert/Import DVD movies to iTunes on Mac OS X
Install DVD to iTunes Converter and load DVD
Drag & drop DVD disc icon 
on the desktop to the program. Or go to "File" menu, choose "Load DVD" or "Load DVD files" to locate the DVD movies (including commercial DVDs and homemade DVDs) you want to add.
Note: This smart DVD Ripper for Mac allows you to rip the whole DVD or certain title/chapter of the movie. You can also trim the DVD movie to get your favorite segment of the movie and put it on your new iPod classic for playback again and again.
Select "MOV" as output format from the dropdown format list.
If you want to import the output video to Apple devices like iPad, iPod, iPhone and more for convenient playback, you can choose according to which Apple devices you have.
Start converting DVD to iTunes on Mac
Hit "Convert" and this DVD to iTunes Converter for Mac will start the DVD to iTunes 9 ripping!
When the conversion is done, open iTunes and drag & drop the movie to iTunes Library. You can now enjoy movies on your Mac without inserting DVD disc or put them on your iPod for playback anytime, anywhere!
Note: Want to transfer songs, movies from iPod or iPhone back to iTunes or Mac easily? Try SyncPod for Mac.
