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I recently loaded the new program and since then, I can't load the video to my ipod. I can play the video on my library just find, but I can't transfer it to my ipod. I get an error message that says "video was not copied to the ipod because it cannot be played on this ipod". I've loaded a lot of videos on this program in the past, but have not ran across this issue before. Can anyone help?

Please specify your iPod and the preset you use.

Please specify your iPod and the preset you use.

I have the same issue. I can watch it in my library but not on my ipod. I have a 5th gen video and classic. I don't get an error message...mine is just not there. I've tried to sync manually and still not there. Thanx

mnfish, as I understand you can't add files to iPod, correct?
Try to add them in the following way: open iTunes, click the File menu, then click "Add file to Library"

hello, i own the latest generation ipod Classic (120GB Black).

When i upload videos into my itunes library in MP4 format, i am able to do so, and watch it in my library. However when i sync my ipod, the message saying that the video cannot be played on my ipod appears. Why?! The video format is mp4. Thanks to everyone who can help me!

Make sure you have the latest version of your iPod firmware. And please specify the program you use - YouTube to iPod Converter or Video to iPod Converter?

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Have an 80gb classic, just bought a HD movie from iTunes, but it says it can't play on ipod. All other movies taken from Limewire work fine... Any suggestions?

I have the same problem with the new youtube to ipod converter 3.1.4.54 and my 5th generation video ipod. I select high quality. The vids play in itunes but I get the error ""video was not copied to the ipod because it cannot be played on this ipod" after I sync. The last version I had worked fine. I worked around this by using the video to ipod converter to convert the "youtube to ipod" MP4s, but that is a pain and greatly increases the file sizes.

I would just think that if i got a video from iTunes, i shouldn't have to convert or anything to play it on THEIR product...

to exit98surf: I've just emailed you, please check it

to tom7: will you give me that YouTube link to test? By the way, here are earlier versions of all our programs, you say they worked for you.

Thanks. Here is one of many: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyzdy_qkChs

thanks, I'll test it

tom7, you are right, I got the same error message. we'll try to fix the bug

so is this happening to everyone? i downloaded the software a couple of nights ago and am completely new to this! i thought it might be because my ipod is an older version. might that be true? xx

It happens for out-of-date iPod firmware. Just update it and I think you won't have any problems. Anyway we'll adjust our program to all firmware versions.

Hi, sorry to be really computer illterate but what's firmware? is that the actual itunes? because i just updated that this morning and it still isnt working xx

I've just talked to our developers and they say the problem will be fixed for the new version of the program (we are releasing it in 2-3 weeks). So you needn't update your iPod firmware.
By the way, you can learn about firmware on Wikipedia

Thanks!

i have the same problem why doesnt AVS work anymore

revchux, I don't understand exactly what program you use - AVS Video Converter? Free Video to iPod Converter? or Free YouTube to iPod Converter?

anyone know if the new version of the program is available yet?
I downloaded the dvdvideosoft youtube to ipod convertor this morning and I'm having the same problems as kbuss0 and kimmey1420

The new version isn't published yet, wait a week or two please. I advice you to subscribe to our free newsletter and we'll inform you about the release.

Just downloaded all of the new free updated software and am still having the same problem the others are having.  I've tried using the Youtube to Ipod converter and I've also tried the longer way around by using the Youtube download and then converting the video for Ipod.  I still get the error when I try to sync the Ipod.  Video will play in I-Tunes, but won't transfer to the Ipod.  HELP!

fsc711 , you should update your iPod firmware

I have the same problem, that is, the converted video plays on iTunes but can't be copied to iPod with the following error message: "... was not copied to this iPod ... because it cannot be played on this iPod".

Setup:

- Free Video to iPod Converter 3.2.1.54

- iTunes 8.2.1.6

- This is the iPod I have:

  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353#ipodfifth

  iPod (5th generation) (also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod)
  Year-Month introduced: 2005-10
  Software Version: 1.3 (updated today via iTunes, not sure if this the firmware you suggested).

Maybe my iPod is too old?

Thanks!

forgot to mention:

I selected "Apple iPod" as the Devices, and tried every Presets.  No one worked.

mike6271, can you send me the file you can't transfer to iPod? I want to test it.

I have gigabytes of flv videos and none of them worked.  But I've found a solution.  After using the DVDVideoSoft program to convert an flv file to an mp4 file and then adding the mp4 file to iTunes, right click the file and select "Create iPod or iPhone Version".  iTunes will generate a corresponding m4v file.  This m4v file, which is typically less than 1/3 of the size of the original mp4 file (using preset: iPod Classic High Quality), can be copied to iPod with no problem.  It looks like the main difference between DVDVideoSoft generated mp4 file and iTunes generated m4v file is the Total Bit Rate.  It's somewhere greater than 2000 kbps in the mp4 file versus less than 800 kbps in the m4v file.

Your program now works with every flv file I have.  Thanks so much for your time and effort!!