How to convert avi to mp4 for iPhone with VLC

// November 10th, 2007 // 137 Comments » // iphone

I had some problems converting my avi (divx) torrents to a mp4 format for my iPhone. Googling for some answers I only came to crapy sites offering me paid software. Because I know it’s not that hard to convert a file I tried some things my self with the free VLC player. Here’s a guide how you convert your downloaded torrents to mp4 (suitable for iPod or iPhone):

1. Download VLC player.

2. Go to the streaming/exporting wizard.

3. Choose transcode/Save to file.

4. Choose your input stream.

5. Put the video codec on “MPEG-4 Video” and choose your bitrate (I recommend 512)

6. Put the audio codec on “MPEG-4 Audio” and choose your bitrate (I recommend 128)

7. Put the encapsulation format on MPEG 4 / MP4

8. Choose the name and location you want to save the file.

9. Click on finish, that’s all!

Now you can put your movies or series in iTunes and sync it with your iPhone. If you want to convert a DVD to your iPhone or any other device I suggest you use Handbrake.

Please note this is an outdated guide, I switched from iPhone to Blackberry a couple of months ago so it’s hard for me to give advice with newer software or update this guide. Readers make some good suggestions in the comments so please read them.