ImTOO iPod Movie Converter is a multi-format re-encoding tool that transforms videos in nearly all popular video codecs into iPod-compliant video files (namely, MPEG-4 or H.264). Versatility and flexibility are probably the two main assets of this tool, as it allows you to batch-convert any combination of video files into as many supported output formats as needed.
This is also true for audio files – despite of being marketed as a “movie converter”, this comprehensive application can also be used as a flexible audio converter that transforms all popular audio formats into MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, and AIFF files. Another feature that makes ImTOO’s iPod Movie Converter stand out from similar utilities, is that all video and audio output files can be either added directly to your iTunes collection or transferred to your iPod, as long as it is connected to your computer.
The above-mentioned program’s flexibility becomes particularly evident when defining the various conversion tasks. Not only can you put together on the same conversion list video and audio files from different formats, but you can also assign a different output profile to each item on the list. Moreover, you can assign multiple outputs to each video or audio file selected for conversion. Input videos can be previewed using the program’s built-in player, from where you can also take snapshots of your favorite frames. The various output profiles provided are neatly organized by device (you will find profiles for iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and iPod Nano) and all of them support various levels of customization. You can easily change the video size and quality, while more experienced users can even tweak some of the “advanced profile settings” assigned to each profile, which open in an extra panel.
Finally, there are two other tiny features that I think are worth mentioning. One of them is the program’s CPU meter – it gives you real-time graphic information about the program’s CPU usage, a useful piece of information especially during multiple batch conversion processes. The second feature is a convenient bit rate calculator, which will give you information about both the average audio and video bit rates.
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