How to Rip DVD & Convert Video to iPad?

From the Apple iTunes online store, the owners of a video-ready iPad can buy a large assortment of videos to enjoy on the move. Many people, however, may already have DVDs or computer video files that they would like to use with the iPad. The following instructions will show you how to use the Cucusoft iPad Video Converter Suite to make the videos you already own compatible with your iPad. The suite consists of DVD to iPad Converter to rip DVD to iPad and iPad Video Converter to convert video to iPad.

This Guide includes two parts:

Part 1: How to Rip DVD to iPad?
Part 2: How to Convert Video to iPad?

Step by Step Guide: How to Rip DVD & Convert Video to iPad?

Preparation:

Download and install the Cucusoft iPad Video Converter Suite from our site. A trial version is available, if you would like to experiment with the program before buying the full version.

Part 1: Use DVD to iPad Converter to Rip DVD to iPad

Step 1: Run DVD to iPad Converter

Start Cucusoft iPad Video Converter Suite either through the icon on the desktop, or through the “Start” menu in windows. You can see the screenshot as follows after launching this converter. Then click the "Cucusoft DVD to iPad Converter" button.

Step 2: Select DVD Files for Ripping

Click "Open DVD" button to select the DVD videos which you want to convert to your iPad.

Step 3: Select the output format for iPad

Choose the output format for your iPad from the “Profile” menu, which is located on the right side of the window. There will be several formats listed - (iPad H264 Movie[.MP4], iPad MPEG-4 Movie[.MP4] etc.) and the choice you make will determine the quality and the size of the resulting video, as well as its compatibility with devices other than the iPad.

Step 4: Start Ripping DVD to iPad

Click the Convert button, and a new window will open, with conversion options for the current movie. Once you have your converted video file, you could sync them with your iPad.

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Part 2: Use iPad Video Converter to Convert Video to iPad

Step 1: Run iPad Video Converter

After the installation of iPad Video Converter Suite, run it and see the interface as follows. Then launch iPad Video Converter by clicking the "Cucusoft iPad Video Converter" button.

Step 2: Select Video Files for Converting

Press the button labeled “Open File” to select the video clip that you would like to convert. If you would like to convert more than one video at a time, you may select multiple videos by clicking the “Open File” button several times.

Step 3: Select Output Format

Select the desired format of the output video by selecting the correct setting in the “Profile” box.

Step 4: Start Converting Video to iPad

Press the Convert button. A status box at the bottom of the window will give you information about the current file that is being converted.

After the videos are processed, you may exit the Cucusoft iPad Video Converter suite, and transfer the new files to your iPad.

The trail version of Cucusoft iPad Video Converter Suite will put a wartermark on your video, but you could download it and just have a try. If it could help you rip DVD or convert video to iPad and you like this tool, and then order it.