can't import video to iTunes...

11-12-2006, 11:53 PM

I've got the latest version of iTunes and it absolutely will NOT import any video. I've tried the "drag and drop" and the "add to library" function with several Quicktime videos

...am I overlooking something here?

mig1980 · 11-13-2006, 05:56 PM

You have to make sure that they are the proper format that iTunes will recognize. Google the iTunes formats and that will solve your issue. You can also convert your videos to the proper format if you have the Quicktime Pro.

kyodommi · 11-27-2006, 03:08 PM

I have a similarly very vexing problem. I have a video that I downloaded from Google Video (the .mp4 version) and it just refuses to import into iTunes. I have the latest iTunes software, and I have a Macbook (10.4.8). When I was using Tiger on my Powerbook, I did not have this problem. Please help.

Simon Ocean · 11-27-2006, 04:21 PM

Here's what you need to do:

Open the movie in Quicktime, save as a reference movie.

This will generate an extra file that is a reference file to your original movie.

Drop the reference movie onto iTunes, this create a link between the reference and the original movie file.

You can then "get info" on the reference file in iTunes and change the name etc.

This has worked every single time I have tried it with avi, divx and mov.

This also enables the video to be opened in FrontRow too.

rulation · 12-07-2006, 06:25 PM

i have the exact same (and frustrating) problem, so i have one question... exactly what do i have to do to save as a reference movie?

thnx in advance...

schneb · 12-07-2006, 06:42 PM

Open your movie. In QT, go to "Save as..." and make sure to choose "Reference Movie".

Simon Ocean · 12-07-2006, 06:44 PM

Beat me to it, Schneb!

schneb · 12-07-2006, 07:51 PM

Gotta be quick.

But you gave the lion's share of info. And yes, this DOES work.

rulation · 12-08-2006, 12:34 AM

damn

i need quicktime pro isn't it?
is there any other way?

Tatie · 01-22-2007, 07:08 AM

I have used iTunes for over a year and I was always able to simply drag and drop all my mp4 files into the libarary.

I had to reinstall my entire system software last week and suddenly the newly downloaded iTunes application won't play any of my movies and won't show me videos I bought in the iTunes store either... it drives me mad. Does anybody know about changes to iTunes?

This seems to be the only forum discussing this problem at the moment so I assume it has got something to do with the latest iTunes version?

Can anybody help?

Merci beaucoup.
Tatie

graphicgeek80 · 01-22-2007, 04:40 PM

Tatie: If you reinstalled everything you probably need to reauthorize that computer to play files bought off iTunes. Unfortunately I never buy anything off iTunes so I don't know exactly how to go about it, but try simply logging onto the store and looking under preferences.

ConcernedCitizen · 01-23-2007, 02:12 PM

I have the same problems. Purchased videos off ITunes, cannot preview them in ITunes, cannot convert them to IPOD and cannot import my own IPOD videos or any videos for that matter to ITunes. Never had these problems with ITunes 6, but that version isn't compatible with my IPOD.

ThreeDee · 01-23-2007, 05:00 PM

You don't NEED QTP. I though iSquint could do that or something? Or even iMovie and export to iPod format?

Simon Ocean · 01-23-2007, 05:06 PM

You're right ThreeDee, you can use iSquint, VisualHub, HandBrake or QTP.

See this Previous Post
.

ConcernedCitizen · 01-25-2007, 06:12 AM

I solved the issue I was having by downloading the newest QuickTime 7 and now ITunes will allow me to import movies. For rendering, I prefer ISquint over QuickTime Pro. ISquint seems to render the movie faster. It's so stupid easy and free. It does what it does very well.

Tatie · 01-25-2007, 10:33 AM

Thank you all so much for yor help!!!

It was indeed Quicktime that wasn't updated properly when I reinstalled all the software. What a simple mistake to make... hopefully this might help others with similar iTunes problems?

Tx

kulandai · 02-16-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rulation


	damn i need quicktime pro isn't it? is there any other way?

You can use iTunes to convert video files to iPod format video: http://blog.josephkulandai.com/2007/...od-format.html

jcc17 · 04-05-2007, 10:04 PM

even thought this is a MAC forum, i hav a PC and i need help, maybe some one could help me. i have and ipod vide (5gen) and i want to be able to put my own videos on it instead of buying them again on itunes. i would appreciate it if some one could tell me how to do this or tell me of a program that will allow me to do this that works for PC's and thats free. thanks!

yellow · 04-06-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcc17


	even thought this is a MAC forum, i hav a PC and i need help, maybe some one could help me. i have and ipod vide (5gen) and i want to be able to put my own videos on it instead of buying them again on itunes. i would appreciate it if some one could tell me how to do this or tell me of a program that will allow me to do this that works for PC's and thats free. thanks!

Yes, this is a Mac forum.

jcc17 · 04-06-2007, 01:05 PM

everything in this forum tells you how to convert the movies that are already on the computer.
first i want to know how i can put my dvd's on the computer in order to do everything else. HELP!

11-12-2006, 11:53 PM	#1
drsnuggles Guest Posts: n/a	can't import video to iTunes... I've got the latest version of iTunes and it absolutely will NOT import any video. I've tried the "drag and drop" and the "add to library" function with several Quicktime videos ...am I overlooking something here?

11-27-2006, 03:08 PM	#3
kyodommi Prospect Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	Similar Problem I have a similarly very vexing problem. I have a video that I downloaded from Google Video (the .mp4 version) and it just refuses to import into iTunes. I have the latest iTunes software, and I have a Macbook (10.4.8). When I was using Tiger on my Powerbook, I did not have this problem. Please help.

11-27-2006, 04:21 PM	#4
Simon Ocean Triple-A Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sherburn, North Yorkshire, UK Posts: 136	Here's what you need to do: Open the movie in Quicktime, save as a reference movie. This will generate an extra file that is a reference file to your original movie. Drop the reference movie onto iTunes, this create a link between the reference and the original movie file. You can then "get info" on the reference file in iTunes and change the name etc. This has worked every single time I have tried it with avi, divx and mov. This also enables the video to be opened in FrontRow too. __________________ Google is your friend!

12-07-2006, 06:25 PM	#5
rulation Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	help... i have the exact same (and frustrating) problem, so i have one question... exactly what do i have to do to save as a reference movie? thnx in advance...

12-07-2006, 06:42 PM	#6
schneb MVP Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,300	Open your movie. In QT, go to "Save as..." and make sure to choose "Reference Movie". __________________ Tour Israel and Jordan via CD-ROM

11-13-2006, 05:56 PM	#2
mig1980 Triple-A Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 62	You have to make sure that they are the proper format that iTunes will recognize. Google the iTunes formats and that will solve your issue. You can also convert your videos to the proper format if you have the Quicktime Pro.

12-07-2006, 06:44 PM	#7
Simon Ocean Triple-A Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sherburn, North Yorkshire, UK Posts: 136	Beat me to it, Schneb! __________________ Google is your friend!

12-07-2006, 07:51 PM	#8
schneb MVP Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,300	Gotta be quick. But you gave the lion's share of info. And yes, this DOES work. __________________ Tour Israel and Jordan via CD-ROM

12-08-2006, 12:34 AM	#9
rulation Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	damn i need quicktime pro isn't it? is there any other way?

01-22-2007, 07:08 AM	#10
Tatie Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	I have used iTunes for over a year and I was always able to simply drag and drop all my mp4 files into the libarary. I had to reinstall my entire system software last week and suddenly the newly downloaded iTunes application won't play any of my movies and won't show me videos I bought in the iTunes store either... it drives me mad. Does anybody know about changes to iTunes? This seems to be the only forum discussing this problem at the moment so I assume it has got something to do with the latest iTunes version? Can anybody help? Merci beaucoup. Tatie

01-22-2007, 04:40 PM	#11
graphicgeek80 Prospect Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 31	Tatie: If you reinstalled everything you probably need to reauthorize that computer to play files bought off iTunes. Unfortunately I never buy anything off iTunes so I don't know exactly how to go about it, but try simply logging onto the store and looking under preferences.

01-23-2007, 02:12 PM	#12
ConcernedCitizen Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	I have the same problems. Purchased videos off ITunes, cannot preview them in ITunes, cannot convert them to IPOD and cannot import my own IPOD videos or any videos for that matter to ITunes. Never had these problems with ITunes 6, but that version isn't compatible with my IPOD.

01-23-2007, 05:00 PM	#13
ThreeDee Hall of Famer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,418	You don't NEED QTP. I though iSquint could do that or something? Or even iMovie and export to iPod format? __________________ 15" MacBook Pro (Mid 2010), 2.4 GHz Core i5, 10.6.5, 4GB RAM PowerMac G4 "Quicksilver", 733 MHz, 10.4.11, 1.5GB RAM iPod Touch 5G, 32GB, iOS 6.1.3

01-23-2007, 05:06 PM	#14
Simon Ocean Triple-A Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sherburn, North Yorkshire, UK Posts: 136	You're right ThreeDee, you can use iSquint, VisualHub, HandBrake or QTP. See this Previous Post . __________________ Google is your friend!

01-25-2007, 06:12 AM	#15
ConcernedCitizen Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Exporting IPod Movies I solved the issue I was having by downloading the newest QuickTime 7 and now ITunes will allow me to import movies. For rendering, I prefer ISquint over QuickTime Pro. ISquint seems to render the movie faster. It's so stupid easy and free. It does what it does very well.

01-25-2007, 10:33 AM	#16
Tatie Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Thank you all so much for yor help!!! It was indeed Quicktime that wasn't updated properly when I reinstalled all the software. What a simple mistake to make... hopefully this might help others with similar iTunes problems? Tx

04-05-2007, 10:04 PM	#18
jcc17 Prospect Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Importing Video even thought this is a MAC forum, i hav a PC and i need help, maybe some one could help me. i have and ipod vide (5gen) and i want to be able to put my own videos on it instead of buying them again on itunes. i would appreciate it if some one could tell me how to do this or tell me of a program that will allow me to do this that works for PC's and thats free. thanks!

04-06-2007, 01:05 PM	#20
jcc17 Prospect Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	everything in this forum tells you how to convert the movies that are already on the computer. first i want to know how i can put my dvd's on the computer in order to do everything else. HELP!