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Just as the title states... I am not computer friendly, but I would really like to know the way (safest way) to put a DVD onto an Ipod. I know it can be done...but when I get to different web sites I have alerts come up and quite frankly don't understand. (I am a military driver and would really like to be able to use this for long hauls.) Thanks everyone

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Dan Misener · Answer 1 · 2010-03-18 18:11:14Z UTC

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Handbrake is a free piece of software available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. It can rip DVDs and turn them into digital video files.

Once you use Handbrake to create iPod-friendly files, you should be able to simply drag-and-drop the files into iTunes, then sync.

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I'd suggest using the "Apple Universal" present when using Handbrake; this will allow playback on iPhones, iPods, and AppleTVs, while still being high enough quality to playback on your larger computer screen. – Jason Medeiros Mar 19 at 2:50

WTL · Answer 2 · 2010-02-24 05:16:18Z UTC

Dan is correct - Handbrake is the easiest solution. Once the it's launched, it will ask for the DVD. Select the DVD, and then click Toggle Presets, which should produce a side-panel with a few options; Apple and inside there, iPhone and iPod Touch.

I would select the destination as your desktop and once the video file is ripped, you can drag it onto iTunes, once they're in iTunes, you'll have to drag them to your iPhone, and you'll be watching your videos in no time.

Loading DVDs onto an iPod

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