When the iPod was launched in 2001, it helped revolutionize music technology. It was not the first MP3 player, but it had a terrific design and a very simple user interface which is why it became a must-have device for most people. Surely earlier generations of the iPod could only play audio files, but as technology evolved, so too did the iPod which also played a critical role in other products’ innovation. Fast forward to the present day, the iPod is much more sophisticated and can do more, from sending emails, making FaceTime calls, taking pictures and videos, media consumption and much more. We will focus on the media consumption part of the iPod, particularly videos. Apple is usually strict with how their hardware and software products are used, and the iPod is no exception. To watch videos on an iPod, the files have to be encoded using H.264 or MPEG-4 codecs. The video files have to be encoded at specific speeds, specific frame rates and specific resolutions. For the average computer user, this seems a monumental task, hence we will introduce a set of tools you can use to convert videos so that they can easily play on your iPod.

Part 1: Convert iPod video with Leawo Video Converter

Being one of the best video converter programs on the market, Leawo Video Converter has been specially designed to make it easy for users to convert their audios and videos, no-matter which device they use. Leawo Video Converter integrates specific video output profiles, for most devices that users can freely select from. 100% of the original quality is preserved and guaranteed, so that you get to enjoy your videos on the iPod’s Retina Display. A video editor is also built right into the application, so that you can get even more customization options. Download and install Leawo Video Converter for Windows and Leawo Video Converter for Mac for Mac OS to begin.

Step 1: From the main interface, click “Video Converter” on both Mac OS and Windows (this software supports just about any audio and video type). After that click “Add Video” to open your hard disk’s browsing window.

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Step 2: After adding your video file(s), you can now see the “Subtitle” and “Audio” drop-down menus. Clicking “Subtitle” allows you to select or import them, and “Audio” allows you to select an audio track. Click the corresponding drop down menu from the two if you wish to make any changes.

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Step 3: The profiles panel. After you finish with step two, look for the button next to the green “Convert” button, which can change depending with the selection, in this case it is written “MP4 Video”. A menu will pop up, and from there, click “Change” to begin searching for the correct device profile. Navigate to the “Device” tab and under “Apple”, choose “iPod Touch 5”. Many video/audio formats are available for many device types.

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Step 4: The video editor. Leawo Video Converter will give you options for cropping, apply effects, watermarking, trimming, and noise removal. Click the video editor icon to get to the editing menu, then choose and set the best options that suite your needs. When you finish with this menu, click “OK”.

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Step 5: Turn your video(s) to iPod video compliant formats. After you have finished setting your preferences, the final step is to conversion. First set your output directory from the sidebar which is shown, under the “Save to” box. Once you have set the output directory, click the “Convert” button at the bottom of sidebar, to start conversion process. The process time depends on the output profile you have selected and the file size.

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Part 2: Convert iPod video with Koyote Free Video Converter

Koyote Free Video Converter is a free conversion software utility that can support a variety of formats. This software was last updated in 2014, hence it may not be as fast and may lack modern features. It also does not come equipped with a video editor. This program is only available on Windows. To start converting your videos to iPod video compliant formats, download, install and run the program.

Step 1: Import your video(s) files by clicking “Add files”.
Step 2: On the menu bar, click the “Video presets” drop down menu, select the “iPod” menu and click “iPod Touch”.
Step 3: Convert your video(s) by clicking “Convert Video”. When the conversion finishes, click “Output directory” to conveniently locate the vide files.

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Part 3: Convert iPod video with Total Video Converter

Total Video Converter is another alternative software that you can use in this case, and it can easily convert your videos to iPod Touch versions. It manages to encode between a wide range of formats with decent speed and with qualitative results. However, this software is not free and you cannot convert longer videos without purchasing the license. The integrated video player is also buggy and is not a reliable source if you wish to simultaneously convert and watch your videos. You can download and install it on both Windows and Mac OS.

Step 1: Import the video files. Click the “New Task” button, and import the video files you want to convert to the program. Just like Leawo Video Converter, you can load several video files at one time for batch conversion.
Step 2: Select the output formats. After the files are loaded, a window will pop up with the message “Please select the format to be converted to” which allows you to select various output formats, in this case select “iPod Touch”.
Step 3: Click “Convert Now” for the corresponding action, as you will not need to customize the input and output options.

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Part 4: Convert iPod video with Syncios iPod Video Converter

This software program allows you to directly convert the most popular video formats to iPod video compliant formats. The downside of that is you will not be able to convert to formats for other devices like Xbox, PS4, Android etc. You should also note that this software requires an existing iTunes installation on the computer. You will also need to have the iPod plugged into the computer for the converter to work effectively. This  software program is not free to use either, so keep that in mind. To begin, download and install it on your Windows or Mac OS computer.

Step 1: First plug in your iPod to the computer, then launch Syncios iPod Video Converter. Your iPod will be recognized automatically.
Step 2: Click the “Toolkit” button at the top of the pane, then click “Video Converter.” In the window that appears,  click the “Add button to browse the video files you want to convert.
Step 3: After you have selected the video files, choose the output video format and click the “Convert” button. Once the conversion finishes, find the converted video files location under the “Settings” menu.

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Part 5: Convert iPod video with Zamzar

Zamzar is an online file converter that supports documents, images, videos and audio. The advantage of this service is that you will not need to install any software on your hard disk, but you will need an internet connection that is fast and reliable for a reliable conversion. For free users have limits, and each file to be uploaded should not exceed 30MB. Free user limits also extend to the number of files, that is five per day. Zamzar supports a limited number of video presets for some devices, including iPod Touch. To start, visit the Zamzar website.

Step 1: The first step is to log in or sign up for this service if you wish to increase your file size and number limits. If you wish to use the free service, you can skip this step.
Step 2: Uploading your file. On the main homepage, Click “Add Files…”  which will open a window from where you can locate your video file, on your local hard drive or attached drives.
Step 3: Select your output profile. To convert to iPod Touch video, click the “Convert To” drop down menu. You can locate “iPod Touch” under “Video presets” from this drop down menu.
Step 4: Wait patiently for your file to convert. When you finish selecting your output profile, click “Convert Now”. The website will simultaneously upload and convert your file, and this will take a little bit of time. When done, the download link will appear and click it for the corresponding action.

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Part 6: Convert iPod video with FileZigZag

Just like Zamzar, FileZigZag is an online converter. The good news about this service is you have no limit  to the number of files you can convert, but each file must not exceed 100MB. If you wish to have more size and control options, you have to register and pay for the service. Since this is online conversion, you will also have to take note of internet connection requirements. Visit the FileZigZag website to begin.

Step 1: Select the video files you want to convert, by either dragging them into the area highlighted “Drag & Drop file here” or click “Select” to browse for the file on your computer. File size limit is 100MB.
Step 2: Click the “Convert to:” drop down menu to select the video output profile. Scroll down to the “Convert Video Presets file” from where you can find iPod.
Step 3: Enter your email address.
Step 4: Click “Convert” to begin the conversion process. Once finished, the website will send you an email with the download link.

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Conclusion

To sum up, Leawo Video Converter is by far the best option if you wish to convert iPod video, or any other device compliant formats since it is a modern software, and has a lot more options. High Definition and 4K videos are also supported by this software, and lossless conversion is also guaranteed hence no need to worry about the loss of quality. This software also integrates a video editor to edit video, if you wish to fully customize your videos. Try Leawo Video Converter today!