How to convert DVD/video to MP4 for iPhone, iPod, PSP

Nowadays MP4 is a popular video formats which fits for many popular MP4 players. Such as iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, PSP all supports MP4 files(MPEG4/ H.264 video and M4A audio).

This guide will show you how to use Daniusoft MP4 Converter Suite to convert DVD/Video to MP4 in an easiest way and explain how to split/ join/ crop/ trim/ effect the video files while conversion. Also this converter software supports convert to AVI file which fits for Creative Zen, iRiver and Archos.

Part one: How to rip DVD to MP4

Part Two: How to convert Video to MP4

Part three: How to rip DVD/video to audio

After you download Daniusoft MP4 Converter Suite, you may find there are two options for you to choose for DVD to MP4 or Video to MP4.

Part one: How to rip DVD to MP4

1 Run 'DVD to MP4 Converter' to open Daniusoft DVD to MP4 Converter

Insert your DVD disc into your DVD-Rom. Click 'Load DVD' button to add the DVD file. You can also click 'Load File' to add DVD/IFO from your hard disk.

2 Open the drop download list to choose the Audio and Subtitle you like, you can also change the output files location.

3 Click on 'Start' button to start the conversion.

Tip 1 How to convert some segment of DVD

A DVD may have multiple titles and each title contains one or more chapters. After a DVD movie is loaded, its contents will be listed. Click '+' to show the chapters in a title.
Then you can preview this clips and to select the chapters or titles you want to convert.

If you are not satisfied with select some clips you want to convert, you may use the 'Trim' function to trim some segment of one clips.

Drag the button under the Preview window to control the start time and end time to select any segment you want.

After you select which clips you want to convert, choose the 'Merge into one file', the clips which you like will join into one video. By this way, you can split a DVD to several clips or join any clips you want into a new video. Maybe after this, a new amazing video comes out.

Tip 2 How to cut off the black edge of DVD

Just click on the 'Crop' button to cut off the black edge of your DVD movie to let you enjoy your movie on your Mobile Phone in full screen.

Move your mouse cursor to a box on the frame around the video, and drag the frame to crop your video.
If you choose the crop option 'Cut off top and bottom black edges', it will automatic to help you adjust the video in full screen in your iPod with the most excellent quality!

Part Two: How to convert Video to MP4

1. Click 'Video to MP4 Converter' to load the Daniusoft Video to MP4 Converter.
Then click 'Add' button to load video files. This software supports batch conversion, so you can add several video clips at one time.

2. The convert video to MP4 is similar with the operation of convert DVD to MP4.
This video to Mobile phone converter software can join several different video clips into one file, by just check the box 'Merge into one file'.

You also click on the 'Settings' button to customize the resolution, such as: video bit rate, encoder, frame rate, audio bit rate, channel, etc. This program also lets you create a profile and save it, then you can use different settings for each video clips.

3. After you finish the settings, click on 'Start' button to start the conversion.

Tips: How to adjust the video effect

Set the Video Effects: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and adjust the volume to modulate the effect. All the progress you can see preview clearly.

Part three: How to rip DVD/video to audio

After you add DVD or Videos to Daniusoft MP4 Converter Suite, you may choose the audio output formats: M4A, MP3, AAC. It will help you rip audio from your DVD/video to M4A, MP3, AAC which you can only enjoy the audio.

Hope this guide will help you to show you how to convert DVD/Video to MP4, AVI, M4A, MP3, AAC which fits for your iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, PSP, Creative Zen, iRiver, Archos and other MP4/ MP3 players.