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Free Software to Convert DVDs to iPad on Mac

HandBrake is a GPL'd multiplatform, multithreaded free DVD to MP4/AVI/OGM/AAC/MP3 ripper/converter for Mac OS. HandBrake was originally available on the BeOS, but now has been ported over to MacOS X and to GNU/Linux.

Supported sources:

• Any DVD-like source: VIDEO_TS folder, DVD image or real DVD (even encrypted);
• PAL or NTSC;
• AC-3, LPCM or MPEG audio tracks.

Outputs:

• File format: MP4, AVI or OGM;
• Video: MPEG-4 or H.264 (1 or 2 passes or constant quantizer encoding);
• Audio: AAC, MP3, Vorbis or AC-3 pass-through (supports encoding of several audio tracks).

Guide: Free Software to Convert DVDs to iPad for a Mac

Step 1: Insert DVD and start Handbrake

Put the DVD you want to convert into your DVD-ROM drive and quite the DVD Player application if it starts. Start Handbrake. Then click "Source" to load the DVD files or DVD folder.

Step 2: Select Output Format

iPads play MPEG-4 video files (.MP4). Select these settings and set where you want the finished product to end up.

Step 3: Convert DVDs to iPad on Mac

You can set the video and audio options as you like. When the settins are OK, click "Start" button to start conversion. It is normal for this to take up to several hours depending on the length of the movie and the settings you chose.

When the conversion is done. Connect your iPad and start iTunes. Find the file you made above and drag it onto your iPad. That's it. Enjoy!

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