Saving Youtube videos in your iPod is a real pain. First you have to download those videos with a specific software tool, then you have to convert them to the appropriate format with another tool and finally you have to import them in iTunes.

With Tooble this tiring task is reduced to a couple of simple steps: look for the Youtube videos you want to store in your iPod and import them directly into iTunes. The program lets you browse Youtube right on its interface, either by categories or performing a search. Then you only need to mark those videos you want to download, and Tooble will transfer them to your computer and also convert them from their native FLV format to a more iPod-friendly format.

After that you can import the videos manually into your iTunes movie library or let the program take care of this task too by marking the "Import video to iTunes" option in Tooble's preferences menu.

The only drawback to this handy tool is the fact that it tries to install some adware elements during the installation process. Luckily though you can politely decline the offer and install the program without any undesirable add-ons.

Provided you avoid the adware offered during its installation, Tooble proves to be a handy tool that lets you easily save Youtube videos in your iPod in just two steps.

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Quick Media Converter is a flexible and comprehensive solution for converting video and audio with an eye on simplicity, usability and speed.

In fact, it is the speed of this particularly converter that impresses above everything else. It's incredibly fast at processing and converting files although it dies seem to be hit and miss in the final result. For example, some files you may find have not converted quite like they should have or are totally unreadable. It seems that sometimes, the speed is down to the fact that it's not quite processing files in the right way. The interface is very easy to read with all the logos of the possible conversion formats across the top - including FLV, Quicktime and RealMedia. This is sufficient for most users although if you need control over the specifics of the output file there are more options in the Expert Mode tab. From here, you can specify everything from resolution ratios to audio compression and codecs. The problems here arise however if you don't have the right codecs installed. If you try to convert to Xvid or vice versa without the right codecs, then the conversion will either refuse to run. Everything is easy enough to configure via drop down menus and tabs.

A powerful and speedy converter that works across multiple formats although don't be surprised if some of your conversions result in blank videos or unplayable files.

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The evolution of computers reveals a trend towards multimedia centres where users can listen to music, watch videos, surf the net, work and view photo albums. If you’ve gotten your hands on media files, you’ve probably been in the situation at least once where you had to convert the files to transfer them on a different device (such as a phone or an iPod) or in order to play it in another application. SUPER makes audio and video conversion a breeze thanks to a well presented interface and a slew of options.

SUPER’s single window interface is divided into audio and video and the selection of output options is done via the three drop down menus at the top. We appreciated the number of formats available. SUPER allows you to convert movies and music to play on recent devices such as Apple iPod, Sony PSP and 3gp for use on Sony Ericsson and Nokia mobile phones. The huge bit rate menu, from 64 to 9792 Kbps, means you can truly optimize and quicken the conversion process. We were disappointed however that SUPER only offered 2 video codec outputs (H263 and MPEG-4) and 3 audio codecs (AAC, AMR wideband and narrowband).

On the audio side, SUPER allows you to select your language from individual tracks, but audio is limited to one channel and one sampling frequency (8000). It seems the program is more suited to video conversion. Luckily the program includes recognized encoders such as ff mpeg or mencoder, ensuring a decent conversion process for both audio and video.

Use the buttons at the bottom of the interface to play files and check their quality after having converted them. The ’Player Options’ button gives you the chance to tweak video features such as aspect, saturation, hue, brightness and contrast. All files converted or waiting to be converted are visible in a list and you can verify the streaming link and the output status.

In SUPER, we found a very open media converter that even the klutziest of users will get to grips with. If you watch a lot of videos and movie clips and would like to be able to enjoy them anywhere and on any device, SUPER is a program you’ll need to get your hands on.

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Have you ever wanted to search for and download your favourite videos without using your browser? Free FLV Converter lets you automatically access sites such as YouTube, DailyMotion, Google and Metacafé without opening anything else.

You can search by keyword and preview each video found in the rather basic interface and also download them in FLV format. After that, you can convert the files to AVI, IPod, IPhone, 3GP or PSP format. It also works vice versa and if the files in question are already in FLV format, it can convert to DivX, Xvid, MPEG, DVD and AVI with automatic HTML embed links. This means you can paste them into your website or blog to share instantly with the world. If you don't require these functions, the program interface still provides a convenient search platform because you can browse and watch videos at the same time. With just one click, you can download the video you are previewing. For ease of use, it allows you to create a download list of videos you want to save. Once it's complete, you can just leave the program to download the videos whilst you get on with something else although unfortunately, it still doesn't support batch downloading.

A very useful application for those who are not content with only having videos on the Internet but also want them on their hard drive but don't want to visit each video content site seperately.

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Avi2Dvd is an All In One tool in order to convert with just few clicks an Avi/Ogm/Mkv/Wmv/Dvd to Dvd/Svcd/Vcd. Supports multiple audiostreams and up to three subtitles. From the version 0.3.4 and later can support DV-AVI videos, so it can handle captured avi's from digital videocameras. Avi2dvd can also produce semi professional dvd menus with chapter/audio/subtitles buttons with extreme facility!

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With Flash video still the most popular format available on the Net, Softonic has loads of programs designed to help users download and convert FLV and SWF movies to a more usable format (such as AVI). Freez Flv to AVI/MPEG/WMV Converter tackles the conversion side of this operation, but unfortunately, it leaves a lot to be desired.

While the program is technically free, it constantly prompts and pesters users into visiting the developer's website, for no reason. The irritating 'There may be an update on our website' dialog box actually means nothing because this program isn't equipped with an update-checking service. For this reason, I've classified the software as 'Adware': true freeware doesn't pester the user like this.

The functionality of Freez Flv to AVI/MPEG/WMV Converter is limited to say the least. It allows you to convert any .FLV file to AVI, MPG or WMV and gives you some control over video encoding settings like frame rate and bit rate. Unfortunately, we found that choosing the wrong settings will result in not only a failure to convert the file correctly, but also Windows Explorer will crash: a pretty serious failing.

When we did manage to convert a file successfully, the end result was perfectly satisfactory. But given that we had the Explorer Shell (including the Start Menu and Task Bar) crash on us four times during testing, we cannot recommend use of this application. The program also doesn't include standard window menus or buttons, an irritating design choice.

Freez Flv to AVI/MPEG/WMV Converter is a poorly designed tool for converting popular video formats. When it works, it works well. But most of the time, it's liable to causing major system processes to crash. Not recommended.

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Looking forward to watching movies on your iPod? If they're not in the MPEG4 format or have the correct resolution then you won't be able to. MoviePod converts a number of video formats to make them iPod ready in seconds.

Just select your video, by either pressing the 'Add Movie' button in the menu bar or dragging the file onto the program's interface. MoviePod will automatically convert them to iPod ready MPEG4. You can preview them to see if you're satisfied with the quality and save them in an iTunes playlist.

MoviePod handles the most common video formats, including MOV, AVI and WMV. You'll be able to choose from four different screen resolutions. Thanks to two menu bars, you can adjust audio and video quality settings, however, we didn't find these particularly precise. The quality of the videos is always up to par to, so you'll have to make a number of tests before you fully satisfied. Also, since the program automatically converts videos we weren't sure when the preferences we set affected all videos or just the ones selected.

Although limited in terms of quality, MoviePod manages to convert many video files to iPod-ready format in one go.

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iLove is not meant to test your love skills but it is a powerful phone-compatible video converter for your favourite films and personal videos. That little 'i' at the beginning of the program's name will surely have reminded you of the hi-tech Apple phone. iPhone users in fact are probably the major target for this application. Actually, at the moment there is a great demand for applications to run on iPhone in order to use this piece of hi-tech gadgetry in many different ways.

Don't let the apparently-too-technical-interface put you off; it is actually very easy to select all the different options to tailor your final file. Just drop videos onto any place in the application to start the conversion process. The interface is basically an expanded menu that lets you decide whether to compromise on the quality, to have more films on the phone, or to set the best audio and video resolution to show off to your friends the fantastic definition of your brand new 'touch-screen'. Just for your information, the application will be useful also for Cowon and Archos devices.

The conversion process is fast and the option of having subtitles is interesting indeed. I bet you end up loving this iLove.

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This stripped-down version of PSP Movie Creator allows you to convert video files for playback on Sony's PSP device. Video editing features from PSP Movie Creator are included, such as cut off credit/cast at the end of the movie to make files smaller, etc.

PSP Video Express comes with a range of features, including the ability to determine output size before conversion, ease-of-use, support for various video formats, support different video resolutions, video thumbnail capturing and video title modification.

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PSP is the classic Sony console that apart from running games, also allows you to play all kinds of videos, but unfortunately only in the native format of the console.

PSP Video 9 however allows you to convert any video format to PSP. The program has a wide variety of options that lets you select both the quality of video and sound and it includes an administrator to copy video created directly to the console. All you need is a USB cable and your PSP to transfer files to your console. However, as you'll see in the developer forum, nothing goes quite as planned with this program. Although files are transferred, frequently you won't be able to watch them which is what a lot of users are reporting. One of the problems is that files will frequently appear as 0KB and the developer suggest that it may be because your PSP memory is not "clean" enough for the program to need. What you'll need to do is reformat your entire PSP memory card which is a drastic step but seems to be the only way to get things going again.

If you've got a PSP, and want to watch movies and clips in other formats, this is an option although you may find it hit and miss.

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Free iPod Video Converter provides an easy and completed way to convert all popular video formats to iPod video. You can enjoy DVD/VCD and AVI, MPEG, WMV, RM, RMVB, DivX, ASF, VOB video files in your iPod with few clicks. The program is a freeware and does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.

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FreeEnc is a free MPEG-2 encoder, which uses avcodec library to encode. FreeEnc can be used with DIKO and it's already bundled in its install package. It can also be used as standalone encoder. Some of its features include:

• Allows the use of templates
• Takes avisynth scripts as input
• All avcodec parameters are available for tweaking
• Comes with templates already configured for great results
• Lots of stats: average bitrate, time to end and much more
• Shows a Bitrate Viewer-like bitrate allocation graph in real time

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This software is a great tool for anyone who wants to create a DVD or VCD with their movies. It is easy to use and has some very useful features.

Features:

• Easy to use, wizard-like user friendly interface
• Simple AVI, MP4 to (S)VCD & DVD conversion
• Full information about AVI, MP4 file
• Automatic splitting of the movie
• Automatic muxing of files
• Automatic bitrate calculation or manual bitrate setting
• NTSC to PAL conversion
• PAL to NTSC conversion
• Aspect ratio selection
• Audio downsampling and bitrate selection
• The possibility to edit the Avisynth script as first step of the conversion process
• Permanent and selectable (only DVD) multiple subtitles support
• Automatic merging of subtitle files
• Automatic chapter and menu (only DVD) creation
• Detailed logging
• A ready to use bin\cue CD image is created after conversion for (S)VCD
• Immediate burning of DVD when doing AVI to DVD conversion
• Automatic program shutdown

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RealAnime is an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface to convert DIVX files and other formats into smaller files using state-of-the-art technology. All you need is to drop your video files in, tweak the settings and start the encode. RealAnime will encode all your files in a row. The main codecs are x264 and aacPlus v2, but RealAnime also supports XviD, RealVideo 10, AAC HE, AAC LC, Vorbis and MP3. It also supports multi-track inputs like OGM, MKV and MP4, letting you choose what to keep.

Features:

Video codecs

x264, XviD, RV10

Audio codecs

AAC PS/HE/LC, Vorbis, MP3

Input

AVI, D2V, MKV, OGM, AVS, MPEG

Output

Method

1-pass ABR, 2-pass ABR, 3-pass ABR

Encoders

x264, BeSweet, mEncoder, Helix Producer 11

Filtering

AVISynth

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With the expansion in capacity and range of mobile devices, users are increasingly demanding to be able to watch their favourite visual content on the move.

Acala 3GP Movies Free is a professional program for converting Avi, DivX, Xvid, Mpeg, Vob and several other formats to work on mobile devices. The interface is very professional yet easy to use and conversions are usually excellent quality and lightning fast.

The developer claims times of just 10 minutes to convert a two hour movie to 3GP and while this may be a little overstretching it, it certainly works quicker than any other 3GP converter I can remember. The good thing is that the program works in a similar way to a video editor - you can mark the in and out points of your film so you can cut out annoying titles at the beginning and end if you don't want them.

If you've got a lot of files to convert, it also supports batch conversions. You can easily split and preview films as they are converting to see whether the quality is to your liking.

All-in-all, this is an excellent 3GP conversion tool, especially if you need to cut and splice files and are in a hurry.

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Converting your videos to flash makes for better streaming on the internet. With Riva FLV Encoder, you can convert your existing videofiles to the advanced Flash Video (FLV) format wuickly and easily. After selecting a source-file you can easily transcode it into Flash Video using one of the presets or your custom settings. To view the result, Riva FLV Encoder comes with the free Riva FLV Player.

At present you can transcode the following formats: AVI, MPEG, Quicktime, WMV and JPEG images from videos. When you use the Riva FLV Encoder in combination with the Riva Producer or Riva Producer Lite you can use batch encoding with the library.

An excellent program to get you started in the world of Flash.

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ABC Amber Flash Converter is an easy-to-use tool to convert your SWF (Flash) files to standalone EXE files, so you won't need FlashPlayer to be installed. The software supports a batch conversion and can be run from a command line. Batch conversion ability allows you to convert a unlimited number of SWF files at a time.

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swf>>avi is dedicated to converting Flash .swf files to .avi files. swf>>avi enables you to batch convert and manage conversion profiles.

You can set the swf input format and avi output format plus configure the output frame rate. If you download lots of flash video files from sites like YouTube and need them in avi format, this is an invaluable tool.

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Wii Video 9 is a free video conversion application developed by Red Kawa. It allows you to convert your computer video files (like avi, divx, mpeg, etc.) into the specific video formats that are playable on the Wii.

Wii Video 9 can also be combined with Videora, another software application, and together they can let you automatically download and convert video for your Wii using BitTorrent and RSS technology.

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Stoik Video Converter is a popular freeware utility which features power, speed and simplicity in a single, versatile instrument. It allows you to convert video files between different formats through a very straightforward interface design which makes this program so easy and fun to use.

Convert AVI, WMV, DV files in all possible combinations. Pick up one or multiple source video files, select output audio and video settings using preinstalled or custom profiles, and convert to single or multiple output video files.

Now supports DivX + MP3 AVI, Windows Media 9, multiple file conversion, and file merging.

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