MPEG-2 to iPod: Convert MPEG-2(MPEG-2 Video) video to iPod with River Past Crazi Video

What is MPEG-2?

A variant of the MPEG video and audio compression algorithm and file format, optimised for broadcast quality video. MPEG-2 was designed to transmit images using progressive coding at 4 Mbps or higher for use in broadcast digital TV and DVD. An MPEG-2 player can handle MPEG-1 data as well. MPEG-2 has been approved as International Standard IS-13818.

MPEG.ORG is an excellent source for additional information on MPEG format and usage.

To convert MPEG-2 video to other formats with River Past software, please have GPL MPEG-2 Decoder installed.

Launch Crazi Video

Install Crazi Video, launch Crazi Video.

Add File

Click on the "Add File" button on the tool bar. The standard file open dialog appears. Select "MPG - MPEG Video" in its "Files of type" combo box.

Select the file you want to convert and click "Open". The file will be added to the conversion file list.

Note: To convert from MPEG-2 video, you must have GPL MPEG-2 Decoder installed.

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Select iPod Output

Click on the toggle in front of "Output Format" to expand the panel.

Select "iPod" as the device type.

Note, please make sure you have the latest iTunes installed.

Change individual file settings

Select the file in the conversion list. An additional panel "Convert File" appears.

Click on the toggle to expand the panel.

If you want to extract the audio from the video, select "Audio" as the "Media Type".

The aspect ratio is retrieve from the original video file. In some cases, this value may be incorrect. To change it, you can either select from the list, or type in a value.

Select output directory

Expand the "Output Directory" panel. Use the "Browse" button to select an output directory.

Select "Add to iTunes for Syncing" under Sync Options. Check "Add to Play list" and enter a play list name. The converted files will be automatically added to iTunes under the specified play list, ready to be synced to your iPhone.

You can also set the Sync Option to "Do not Sync", and manage the files yourself.

Convert

Click the "Convert" button on the tool bar.

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