How to Rip DVD to iPad Video on Mac OS X

Apple iPad supports MP4 format, so you just need a converter that will go from DVD to MP4 video if you want to watch DVD movies on your iPad. After you get the output files, transfer them to your iPad with the sync of iTunes library and you will take your DVD's on the go.

The following guide is going to show you how to rip DVD to iPad video on Mac and transfer DVD to iPad, iPad 2 using Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter for Mac.

Step 1. Add DVD Movie

Download the latest version of Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter for Mac, install and run it.

Click the "Open DVD" button to load the DVD movie you'd like to watch on your iPad. After the movie is imported, there is a list showing each DVD chapter/title. From the table, you will know the Name, Duration, Video Size, etc about the DVD movie.



Note 1: Check out the longest DVD chapter/title, which is usually the main content of the DVD movie.

Note 2: If you only want part of the DVD movie for viewing on your iPad, you can specify the "Start Time" and "Stop Time" under the manager panel. Alternatively, you can clip the DVD movie while previewing it.

Note 3: A common DVD movie has several audio tracks and subtitles. You can select any available DVD Audio and DVD Subtitle to convert.

Step 2. Choose Output Format

Go to the "Output" panel. Extend the "Profile" drop-down list and choose "Apple iPod/iPad" from the category. From the subcategory, choose "iPad H.264 Video", "iPad H.264 HD Video" or "iPad MPEG4 Video" according to your needs.



Step 3. Start Ripping DVD to iPad Video on Mac

After making all necessary settings, click the "Convert Now" button to start ripping DVD to iPad video on Mac.

Step 4. Transfer Output Video to iPad

After the conversion, you can click the "Folder" icon in the interface of the program to locate the output files. Launch iTunes on your Mac, and you will be able to transfer the output video to your iPad with the sync of iTunes library.

Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter for Mac can also let you convert AVI to iPad, convert FLV to iPad, convert MKV to iPad, convert 3GP to iPad, convert WMV to iPad, convert VOB to iPad.

Clone2Go Released Powerful 3-in-one DVD to iPad Converter for Mac OS X

Clone2Go Studio has announced the release of DVD to iPad Converter for Mac 2.0.0, which is a perfect combination of Mac DVD to iPad Converter, Mac iPad Video Converter and Mac YouTube Downloader.

Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter for Mac enables you to rip DVD's to iPad video and iPad audio on Mac OS X with ease and speed, complete with options to clip movie length, select DVD audio track and subtitle, customize output profile, etc. It also works as iPad Video Converter for Mac, with which you can convert video AVI, FLV, MKV, WMV, 3GP, MTS, M2TS, etc for iPad. Besides, the built-in YouTube Downloader for Mac allows you to download and convert online videos from YouTube as MP4, FLV or 3GP files for watching offline.



Key Features of Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter for Mac 2.0.0

1. Rip DVD to iPad video file - DVD to iPad Converter for Mac can easily rip DVD's to iPad video files.

2. Convert video to iPad video - Work as iPad video converter for Mac, with which you can convert video files (AVI, WMV, MKV, FLV, 3GP, MTS, M2TS, etc) for viewing on iPad.

3. Extract audio from DVD and video files - Allow you to extract audio from DVDs and video files in iPad audio format (MP3, M4A, AAC, etc).

4. Support all brands iPad - DVD to iPad Converter for Mac can convert DVD and video for iPad, iPad 3G, iPad 3G Wifi, iPad 2, etc.

5. Download and convert online videos - The built-in YouTube Downloader for Mac allows you to download and convert online videos from YouTube, Google, MySpace, Break, Blip, etc for watching offline.

6. Trim DVD/video clips - Trim DVD or video file to get video or audio clips and just rip certain segment you need.

7. Customize output profiles - Adjust the video/audio parameters such as video bitrate, size, frame rize, audio bitrate, sample rate, etc and save it as an output profile for further use.

8. Select DVD audio track and subtitle

9. Allow you to select any available DVD audio track and subtitle.

10. Batch select video files for conversion

11. Preview the DVD or video files

What's New in Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter for Mac 2.0.0

1. Added thumbnail for each item in the main window

2. Fixed the error of control character in the file name of YouTube video

3. Fixed other minor bugs

Pricing and Availability

Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter for Mac 2.0.0 is now available. You can download it for a free trial from http://www.clone2go.com/products/mac-dvd-to-ipad-converter.php . The full version of Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter for Mac 2.0.0 costs USD29.95. After you get the registered version, you will enjoy life-long totally free technical support and upgrade.

How to convert DVD to iPad?

The iPad is the first tablet computer developed by Apple Inc. It is part of a device category between a smartphone and a laptop computer. The following tutorial is going to show you how to convert DVDs to iPad compatible video/audio files and put DVD movies onto Apple iPad.

To begin with you need to know the formats the upcoming Apple iPad can play.

The Video Formats Supported by Apple iPad Include

H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

The Audio Formats Supported by iPad Include

HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

Now to watch the DVD movies, what you need to do is simply rip the DVD movies into a video/audio format supported by iPad. After you have the files in a compatible format upload them into your iPad through the sync of iTunes Library.

To convert DVD to iPad video/audio files you need to download the Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter.

So are you all set? Let's start the process now.

Step 1

First open the DVD to iPad converter.

Add DVD files.

If the DVD movie you need to convert is on your disc drive, click on the DVD button.

In case you have saved it in a hard drive, click the Add video button and locate the folder.

Locate the path of the folders VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS. the .vob files appear. Select the .vob files and click OK.

Once the DVD has been been imported you can watch it on the main interface.

Here's your chance to pick the DVD you wish to play on your iPad. Select the portion you want to play. Drag from the Start to trim and Stop to trim button to select the segment.

Step 2

To choose the proper profile look for the drop-down list of Profile option on the right. Choose the profile that suits you best. Like for instance if you want to play the video in MPEG-4 choose the iPad MPEG4 Video from the list of profiles.

Note: The Clone2Go DVD to iPad Converter also allows you to convert video to iPad compatible format and download YouTube videos to iPad.

Step 3

Click on the Start Encode button to start ripping DVD's for iPad.

Step 4

After the ripping is complete, go to the Folder button on the main menu to get the converted video/audio files.