How to convert all video files (including DRM protected) and extract audio from video on Mac OS X ?

Mon, 09/08/2008 - 05:59 — toe798

For all the Mac users, today I will introduce you two useful softwares for you to convert videos (including DRM protected) on Mac OS X (tiger and leopard). Using one kind of software, you can convert all the videos sources efficiently. The other software can help you to crack the DRM protection, then load to your own devices.

Make preparations:

1. Download and install iskysoft Video Converter for Mac
http://www.mac-video-converter.com/video-converter-for-mac.html
(choose intel version http://www.mac-video-converter.com/download/video-converter/isky-video-c... or PowerPC version http://www.mac-video-converter.com/download/video-converter/isky-video-c... according to the processor of your iMac / MacBook / Mac pro... )

2. Download and install AppleMacSoft DRM Converter
http://www.mac-video-converter.com/applemacsoft-drm-converter.html
Part 1: Where can we download the free sources of video
Here include most of the sources that you want and you can download them freely:
http://macdvdtoipod.com/free-video-music.html]http://macdvdtoipod.com/free-video-music.html
Part 2: How to convert video files and extract audio from video on Mac OS X
Reference of iSkysoft Video Converter for Mac:

Input/Output Video formats: ASF, MPEG1, MPEG2, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, MPG, MOV, FLV, TS/TP (for HD Video), AVI, etc.
Input/Output Audio formats: MP3, M4A, AAC, AC3, APE, OGG etc.
Picture formats: JPEG, BMP.
Support Devices: iPod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Cell Phone, Apple TV, Zune, Creative Zen, iRiver, PMP, Archos, Sony, MP4 player and MP3 player.
Step 1: Add Video files

Click the "Add Files" button to add video files to the program by automatically selecting an appropriate encoder for the video files you want to convert.
This mac video converter supports batch conversion, so you can import several multimedia files at a time so that you can convert several videos or audios at one time.

http://www.mac-video-converter.com/images/guide/isky-mac-video/1.jpg
Step 2: Output Settings

This mac video converter can convert video to all popular formats on imac for ipod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Cell Phone, Apple TV, Zune, Creative Zen, MP4 players and MP3 playesr and so on. So you should choose the format you need before the conversion. Of course, If you don't know what formats your device supports, you can just select the format according to the device name.

http://www.mac-video-converter.com/images/guide/isky-mac-video/2.jpg
Choose the audio format (mp3, wav, ac3, ogg, ape) if you just want to extract audio from videos on Mac. Then elect an output format for each video file and specify a directory to save the output files. If you don't want to do these settings, the default settings will just work perfectly. If you don't want to use the default video and audio encoding settings, just click the Settings button to set these settings.
http://www.mac-video-converter.com/images/guide/isky-mac-video/3.jpg
[COLOR="Red"]Video[/COLOR]: Set video encoding settings by selecting a resolution, a frame rate, a bit rate and a video encoder.
Audio: Set audio encoding settings by selecting a sample rate, an audio channel, a bit rate and an audio encoder.
Tip: you can also customize the video resolution by manually inputting the resolution values.
http://www.mac-video-converter.com/images/guide/isky-mac-video/4.jpg
If you want to join several video files into one file on mac, on the main interface, tick the check box 'Merge into one file', and you will only get one output file instead of multiple files. You can join videos on mac using this powerful mac video conversion tool.

Step 3: Start Conversion
http://www.mac-video-converter.com/images/guide/isky-mac-video/5.jpg
When you get ready to convert the added videos on mac, Click the Convert button to start conversion and then you can just go out for a walk or take a nap, and the conversion may have been finished when you come back.

Part 3：How to remove DRM protection from iTunes music WMA M4P M4A etc. on Mac

AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac can remove DRM from iTunes, crack DRM protection, convert DRM M4P to MP3, M4A to MP3, WMA to MP3, iTunes to MP3, and more. It is the legal way to convert iTunes DRM protected files to unprotected music files. It is a DRM copy-protected audio and music converter designed for burning DRM protected music to a special virtual CD-RW drive where you can easily get unprotected MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV files ready for use on any player. AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac uses a CD-RW and iTunes itself to convert all of your DRM music files to standard format files (MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV) that you can use with ipod player.
http://www.mac-video-converter.com/images/guide/isky-mac-video/applemacs...
Step1. Drag AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac from the Disk Image or CD to your Applications folder

Step2. Open your Applications folder

Step3. Double click AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac

Step4. If needed enter the word for Protected in your local language in AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac in the field titled: Identify protected tracks by looking for this word in Kind
Step5. If you want to convert a specific playlist instead of your entire library then pick the playlist from the pop up menu titled: In this playlist

Step6. Optionally, if you want to convert to a format other than MP3 (the default) then pick the format from the pop-up menu to the left of the Dump DRM button

Step7. Click the Convert DRM DRM button.

Note: When you click the Convert DRM button, AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac will ask you to insert a CDRW. AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac will then find all the protected tracks and start burning them in groups of 10-20 to the CDRW and ripping them back to your selected, unprotected format. All your unprotected tracks will be placed in a new playlist called something like MP3 from AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac (the MP3 will change if you picked another unprotected format) and your original tracks will be left untouched. Its going to take some time so you should have something else to do, not on your computer, and just check on AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac now and then to make sure things are still happening.

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Wed, 12/10/2008 - 01:52 — ssnfang

iSkysoft Video Converter for

iSkysoft Video Converter for Mac is a professional
Mac Video Converter.It can convert video files from one format to another format and convert video to audio for Mac OS X users
Download here: intel version or PowerPC version

key Features:
1: Designed just for Mac OS
A professional mac video converter developed only for Mac OS (include Mac OS X, 10.5 leopard) users.
2:Convert video for most popular players
This mac video converter simple provides settings that almost few clicks to finish the whole conversion. There are several optimized profiles for iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, PS3, Youtube (web), Creative Zen, iRiver PMP, Archos, etc. with different quality in the video converter for Mac which can be used directly without any further settings. If you want iPod 320*240 files in normal quality, what you need to do is choosing "iPod (320*240) MPEG-4 Normal-.mp4" on the output format list.
3:Extract audio from video files or convert between audio files
Convert video to audio formats including WAV, OGG, 3GP, Mp3 and M4A.
4:Crop video
This mac video converter helps you crop video to remove black video sides.
5:Various video and audio settings
Set video output settings including resolution, frame rate, encoder, bit rate, and set audio output settings including sample rate, channel, encoder and bit rate.
6:Trim video
You can trim your video files to only convert a part of a video file with iSkysoft Video Converter for Mac.
7:Capture pictures (bmp, jpg) from video
Using this mac video converter for mac, you can capture images by clicking the snapshot button while previewing the movie.
8:Customize video effects
　Set movie video brightness, contrast, saturation, and choose to apply special video effects to your video files.
9:Merge file
　Merge all added files and output one file.
10:Easy to use
　The easiest Mac video converter to your videos to all sorts of different video formats with only a few intuitive steps. You can preview video files before conversion to adjust the output quality.

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Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite software provides “Trim” function to help you cut any clip from the original video. You can set the “Start Time” and “End Time” of the clip you want to get or just drag the slide bar to the accurate position to achieve it.

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4. Capture your favorite image
If you like the current image of the video you can use the “Snapshot” option. Just click the “Snapshot” button the image will be saved and you can click the “Open” button next to “Snapshot” button to open your picture.

5. Support Preview
You can preview the source video and edited video.

6. All Encoders and Decoders are built in
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Fri, 11/14/2008 - 06:16 — fanniki (not verified)

I met such questions. How to

I met such questions. How to enjoy my DVD movies on iPod/PSP/Zune/Mobile Phone and other portable devices?How to copy my favorite videos on a DVD Disc on Mac?Which device can resolve these problems?

Fri, 10/31/2008 - 02:26 — Anonymous (not verified)

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great guide thank you so much.

Thu, 11/13/2008 - 11:55 — Anonymous (not verified)

FAQ 1: How to enjoy my DVD

FAQ
1: How to enjoy my DVD movies on iPod/PSP/Zune/Mobile Phone and other portable devices?
2: How to enjoy videos on iPod/PSP/Zune/Mobile Phone and other portable devices?
3: How to copy my favorite videos on a DVD Disc on Mac
Answer:
1: Most DVDs are .VOB format which can not be supported by most portable devices. If you want to enjoy your DVD movies on iPod/PSP/Zune/Mobile Phone and other portable devices you should use third-party software to rip your DVD to popular video formats supported by your devides. The following are two such programs recommended by most people
For windows users:
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2: iPod only accepts H.264/MP4 video formats, PSP only accepts MP4 video formats and most portable devices can only accepts some special video formats. So if you want to enjoy any videos on your portable devices you should use a video converter to do this.
Both the following video converter can convert almost any video to other popular video formats.
For windows users:
You can try this Best Video Converter. It is also regarded as the best video converter on the market.
For Mac users
You can try this Mac Video Converter.
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Thu, 10/30/2008 - 06:49 — Anonymous (not verified)

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First try,first share.
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Mon, 10/27/2008 - 02:17 — Anonymous (not verified)

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Sat, 10/25/2008 - 06:31 — Anonymous (not verified)

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Tue, 10/21/2008 - 03:27 — Anonymous (not verified)

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If you are Mac users,try Best Mac DVD Creator Software, you will enjoy the

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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 07:43 — Anonymous (not verified)

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Mon, 10/13/2008 - 03:08 — joeguy (not verified)

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Fri, 10/10/2008 - 09:34 — Movieboy

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〉Convert between all popular video and audio formats including AVI, MPEG, WMV, MPEG1/2/4, 3GP,

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〉Convert FLV format (such as youtube, Google Video, Yahoo Video, Myspace Video) to iPod,

support video crop mode setting and various output resolutions.
〉Customize output file: setting Video Bitrate, Audio Bitrate, Video Size and Volume.

〉The Video Converter allows preview; Allows you to select target subtitle or chapter.
〉You could keep the default settings or set parameters of the video and audio codes by

yourself.
〉Easy and simple to use for beginners; ?
〉Very fast converting speed and excellent video quality;
〉So easy to use that only a few clicks are enough; Codes are all built-in;
〉Optimized for Processor (SSE2/SSE/MMX/3DNow!) and Graphics Card Acceleration. The new version

provides more friendly interface and better quality.
〉Fully optimized for Dual Core, Hyper-Thread processor.
〉Up to 4x faster than other software. Provide >400% converting speed, beyond your imagination;
〉Free Update!!! Very good Day Email Service.
I prefer Nidesoft Video Converter. It is an excellent video converter with powerful functions.

It surpass other video converters for its unique features:
〉Convert between all popular video and audio formats including AVI, MPEG, WMV, MPEG1/2/4, 3GP,

H.264, MP4, DVD, VCD, SVsCD, MOV, MP3,etc.
〉Convert FLV format (such as youtube, Google Video, Yahoo Video, Myspace Video) to iPod,

support video crop mode setting and various output resolutions.
〉Customize output file: setting Video Bitrate, Audio Bitrate, Video Size and Volume.

〉The Video Converter allows preview; Allows you to select target subtitle or chapter.
〉You could keep the default settings or set parameters of the video and audio codes by

provides more friendly interface and better quality.
〉Fully optimized for Dual Core, Hyper-Thread processor.
〉Up to 4x faster than other software. Provide >400% converting speed, beyond your imagination;
〉Free Update!!! Very good Day Email Service.
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