DVD to iPod Converters  

 Edited by Adrian deKuyper                         

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                                                                                                     Last updated June 22, 2010   
A Note from the Editor

In researching DVD to iPod programs, we downloaded several of the best-selling DVD to iPod software packages, tried them out and compared them. The results of our examination are shown in table form somewhat lower on this site. Based on our findings, we begin by telling you which are the best ones to buy, depending on your needs, and to some extent on your budget.
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Option 1 - A Converter Suite
If you want to convert DVD content as well as other videos such as home-made videos or clips stored on your computer, then...

Your best  DVD to iPod Converter and Video Suite is

Cucusoft's DVD to iPod Video Suite

This bundle of two programs, a DVD to iPod converter and a video to iPod converter, is an excellent choice if you want a simple way to convert DVDs as well as other video such as home-made movies or video clips.

Key features
Its main strengths are that it is easy to install and simple to operate. It converts DVDs as well as home-made movies and other video content to iPod format. It is one of the fastest converters on the market, has a good Help function and provides timely and useful support. You really get excellent value for a very reasonable price.

     
                                                            $39.95
              Free Trial

Option 2 - A DVD Converter Only
If you want to convert DVD content only, then...

a) Your best  DVD to iPod Converter  is  

1Click DVD TO IPOD Converter 

If you only want to convert DVDs (no other video file types such as home-made movies and video clips), then 1Click is by far your best choice.

Key features
  • The program automatically adjusts the settings for best results.
  • It is three times faster than most other types of encoders.
  • You can zoom to convert wide-screen to full-screen.  
  • You can convert to all Apple portable media devices: iPod Classic, iPod Nano,
    iPod Touch, as well as iPhone and iPad.
  • All iPod video resolutions are supported.
  • The program handles complex DVD movies with multiple angles.
  • You can adjust quality and size easily using the handy slider.
  • You can convert both NTSC and PAL DVD movies.
  • You can select the subtitle language you want.
  • You get free software updates and technical support for a year.

   
                                $39.00


b) Another, somewhat cheaper DVD to iPod Converter that is also very good, is

Cucusoft's DVD to iPod Converter

Key features
Its main strengths are that it is easy to install and simple to operate. It converts DVDs (but does not convert home-made movies and other video content) to iPod format. It is one of the fastest converters on the market, has a good Help function and provides timely and useful support. You really get excellent value for a very reasonable price.

 
                          $29.95       

 

           iPhone/iTouch/iPod to Computer Transfer for
iPod to computer Box
Here is an excellent iPhone/iTouch/iPod to Computer Transfer software package that is easy to use and reasonably priced.
With this program, you can back up the contents of your iPhone or iPod, and then, if somehow you lose
 
PC or Mac

your data, you can recover and restore all your missing iPod, iPhone, or iTouch content, including your favorite songs, videos, photos, play lists and more. If you own an iPod, iPhone or iTouch, this is a must-have piece of software.

                         

The Best DVD-to-iPod Packages Ranked

    

        DVD and video to iPod Suites

DVD to iPod

Converters

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rating - Best
rating - Great
rating - Good
rating - Fair
rating - Poor

 

Product

Cucusoft
DVD to iPod Suite

Joy
Video/DVD to iPod Converter

Avex
 DVD to iPod Video Suite

 

Cucusoft
DVD to iPod Converter

1Click
 DVD to iPod Converter

Avex
DVD to iPod Converter

Our Ranking

1
(for Suites)

2

3

1
(for Converters)

1
(Shared)

3

Overall Rating rating
24/25
rating
23/25
rating
23/25
  rating
24/25
rating
24/25
rating
20/25
Easy to Install rating rating rating   rating rating rating
Easy to Operate rating rating rating   rating rating rating
Features rating rating rating   rating rating rating
Value for Money rating rating rating   rating rating rating
Support rating rating rating   rating rating rating
Converts DVDs to iPod Yes Yes Yes   Yes Yes Yes
Converts Other Video to iPod Yes Yes Yes   - - -
Free Trial   n/a
Price
$39.95
$34.95
$45.00   $29.95 $39.00 $29.00
Buy (and download immediately)  

Support, Systems and Features

Product

Cucusoft
DVD to iPod Suite

Joy
Video/DVD to iPod Converter

Avex
 DVD to iPod Video Suite

 

Cucusoft
DVD to iPod Converter

1Click
 DVD to iPod Converter

Avex
DVD to iPod Converter
Support
Help Documentation Yes Yes Yes   Yes Yes Yes
E-mail Support Yes Yes Yes   Yes Yes Yes
800-Number Phone Support   Yes          
Operating Systems
Windows 95 Yes Yes - - - -
Windows 98/ME/NT/
2000/XP/
Vista
Yes Yes
NT or Higher only
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Macintosh OS X and higher - - - - - -
Features
Converts in One Step Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Converts Segments Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Detects Segments - - - - Yes -
CPRx Error Correction - - - - Yes -
 DVD43
(What is DVD43?)
- - - - Yes -
Specify Audio and Subtitle Language Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Free Trial   n/a
Price
$39.95
$34.95
$45.00 $29.95 $39.00 $29.00
Buy (and download immediately)  
Product

Cucusoft
DVD to iPod Suite

Joy
Video/DVD to iPod Converter

Avex
 DVD to iPod Video Suite

 

Cucusoft
DVD to iPod Converter

1Click
 DVD to iPod Converter

Avex
DVD to iPod Converter
 

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