How to Convert DVD to iPad and iPad 2 on Mac OS

This article will tell you something about iPad and iPad 2 and how to convert DVD to iPad/iPad 2 videos with a powerful DVD to iPad Ripper for Mac.

What is iPad & iPad 2?

The first iPad: The Apple iPad is a handheld touchscreen computer device, about the size of a book. The iPad is being marketed as the best way to view email, photos, video and books. The iPad is available with or without 3G technology, and is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Prices range from $499 - $829.

The newest iPad 2: The iPad 2.0 is the new iPad 2nd generation, which is said to be released on March 2, 2011. Compared to the first iPad, This Apple’s next generation iPad will incorporate five new features: adding video calling, lighter body, USB ports, new display and new 3-axis gyroscopes. Will it be true? Let's see it on the 2nd March.

iPad and iPad are perfect for watching videos and movies, however, iPad only supports MP4, M4V and MOV video formats. So if you want to watch your favorite DVD movies on iPad/iPad 2, you need to convert DVD to iPad first. Below is a simple guide on how to rip DVD to iPad and iPad 2 videos for your reference.

How to convert DVD to iPad on Mac OS X?

As we mentioned above, iPad is an excellent portable movie player, it will be so joyful to watch and share your favorite DVDs such as Avatar, Twilight, 2012 with friends using iPad. Here is an easy guide that shows you how to convert DVD to iPad/iPad 2.0 on Mac OS X with DVD to iPad Ripper for Mac. Free download and install DVD to iPad Ripper for Mac. With it, you can convert DVD to iTunes for iPad, and rip DVD to QuickTime for iPad on Mac OS X including Snow Leopard and Lion.

Free Download DVD to iPad Converter for Mac

Step 1: Load DVD to the Mac DVD to iPad Converter

Insert DVD into your DVD-ROM. Click "Load DVD" button to load your DVD. Just click "Load IFO" button and press DVD folder or DVD IFO file.

Step 2: Select iPad Video (*.mp4) as output format

Use the "Format" on the bottom of the window to control the output format. Click on the toggle at the right of "Format" label to get format drop-down menu. Select iPad Video (.*mp4) as output format.

Step 3: Click "Settings" to customize the output video for iPad/iPad 2. (optional)

For getting the best output video, you can change resolution, encoder, bit rate and frame rate of the iPad video and sample rate, channels, encoder and bit rate of the iPad Audio.

Step 4. Select output directory

Click "DVD Ripper"->"Preference"->"Output" from main menu, you can choose directory for locating converted files and screen captures.

Step 5: Click "Start" to rip DVD to iPad on Mac

If you want to trim, crop, capture screen picture, merge several video clips to one file and more editings, please go to how to edit videos with DVD to iPad Ripper on Mac.

How to transfer converted DVDs to iPad

With it, you can transfer music, movies, TV shows and other contents to iPad with iTunes. If you want to move iPad music and movies back to Mac or iTunes, try iPad Transfer for Mac.