Verifying video conversion in iTunes
iTunes includes the capability to convert some movies into a format that can be played on your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple TV that supports video playback. To verify that videos you convert using this feature play correctly, follow the steps below:
- When the conversion is complete, iTunes will create a copy of your movie in your iTunes library. There will be two movies listed with the same name. The sample_iTunes file with a kind of "MPEG-4 video file" is compatible with your device.
- Download this QuickTime sample movie: sample_iTunes.mov (right-click or Control-click this link and save it to your desktop). If you are using Internet Explorer, choose Save Target As from the shortcut menu. If you are using Safari, choose Download Linked File from the shortcut menu. Note: If the movie starts to play in a browser window, click Back and try again. (Make sure you hold the Control key down while clicking if you don't have a right button on your mouse).
- Open iTunes and add the sample movie "sample_iTunes.mov" to your Library. Note: The file may also appear as simply "sample_iTunes." To add the movie, open iTunes and choose Add to Library from the File menu.
- Locate and select the "sample_iTunes" file in iTunes.
- From the Advanced menu, choose Create iPod or iPhone Version or Create iPad or Apple TV version. While converting, you will notice an item named "Converting..." appear in the list on the left.
The "Converting..." item disappears after the conversion is over.
