How to convert multiple video files for Apple iPod.

STOIK Video Converter Pro makes it easy to produce videos matching any specifications. The tool can produce files playable on almost any dedicated or portable video player, and makes video clips compatible with most online video upload services.

Below you can find brief tutorial how to convert multiple video files for specific device – Apple iPod. Of cause you can choose any other profile from the list of more than 275 device and online video hosting service provided with STOIK Video Converter.

If you already have installed latest version of STOIK Video Converter, you can skip steps 1 and 2

1. Download STOIK Video Converter Pro from STOIK Imaging site.

2. Install STOIK Video Converter on your computer.

To do so unzip downloaded file to any folder and run setup.exe file. Follow onscreen instructions.

3. Add input files.

Run the program and choose Multiple Input Files command (Edit menu) or press  toolbar button. Manage Input Files dialog box will appear.

Press  Add button. Select video files in standard Windows Open dialog box. Their filenames and paths appear in the list.

You can add more files, replace  them, delete  from the list and change   their order. When finished Press OK.

Now you should see that "Multiple Input Files..." string will appear in Input file(s) box.

4. Set the output file name and location.

To setup out put file name and location use Browse for Output File command (Edit menu) or press button  on the main screen.
The file name and path appear in Output file list box and will be remembered there. You don’t need to set an extension. The program will selects it depending on chosen output profile.

5. Choose output device profile.

Select the output preset in Output format list. Each preset contains complete set of output file parameters such as frame size, frame rate, video and audio compression scheme and their properties.

In our case please choose Devices->Apple->iPod Touch and press OK button.

6. Set output files option

Important! If you want to merge the selected video files into a single output file, turn off Each clip (file) to separate file option.

To convert the selected videos in a batch mode to separate files, check this box and turn on Each clip (file) to separate file option.
The program will generate the output filenames automatically adding a number (in form of 000N) to the filename you entered in Output file box.

7. Start convertion

Now you can start the conversion by Record to File command (Render menu) or click on  Record button.

8. Transfer converted files to your Apple iPod.

Enjoy your videos!

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