Guide: Convert Videos to Apple TV Format

Many net friends are puzzling on whether they can directly watch videos on Apple TV, or if can't, then how to convert videos to Apple TV format, is there any easy way to do it?

Well, Apple TV is developed and sold by Apple, which is designed to play IPTV digital content. Meanwhile, for its special features, Apple TV can only support the following video formats:

* H.264 and protected H.264 (from iTunes Store): Up to 5 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats.

* iTunes Store purchased video: 320 by 240 pixels, 640 by 480 pixels, 720 by 480 pixels (anamorphic), or high-definition 720p.

* MPEG-4: Up to 3 Mbps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 720 by 432 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats.

Therefore, if you are about to watch videos on Apple TV, and your videos just happen to not the video formats above, then I'm afraid that you have to convert these videos to Apple TV format before you transfer them to Apple TV.

A video to Apple TV converter program is needed. It needn't me to say more, I belive you are a clever guy! Are you ready? First, please download the program (Video Converter Ultimate) I prepared for you. It's the best video to Apple TV converter program!

Steps of Converting Videos to Apple TV Format

Step 1. Install the video to Apple TV converter program according to its installation steps. After succeed, double click the launch icon to run the program. The key features of each icon on the interface are described as follow:

Step 2. Load videos from the hard drive by clicking "Add Files" icon or draging directly. One or more video files are allowed to add to the program at one time.

Step 3. In sequence, select "Output format" -> "Apple" -> "Apple TV", or choose "Output format" -> "HD Video" -> "MP4". the Apple TV or MP4 are just the right format for conversion or Apple TV format. Don't forget to set advanced values by "Advanced" option for more settings.

Step 4. When all the things are ready, then click "Start" to convert videos to Apple TV format.

Now, it's time to enjoy watching videos on your Apple TV with your friends! Exciting? Good, I'm glad to hear that! Then, To be sure, you won't wait for downloading the video to Apple TV converter for free, too!

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