Free iPad Video Converter is wonderful and easy-to-use iPad Converter software which can convert all your video files including HD video to iPad video and audio files that lets you enjoy watching any video on your iPad anywhere and anytime.

Originally Posted by york2

I don't have my iPad yet, but try selecting the movie in iTunes, then click the Advanced menu. There should be an option to create an iPad/iPhone or iPad/Apple TV version of the movie.

we learn something everyday, I never knew you could do that either, Thanks for the info that works like a charm =)

I tired the quicktime to save to m4v. it actually says it cannot save with that ending. I can choose to save either as .mov or m4v.mov (both)

Would I be doing something wrong?

Thank you

Originally Posted by Raffit78

I tired the quicktime to save to m4v. it actually says it cannot save with that ending. I can choose to save either as .mov or m4v.mov (both)

Would I be doing something wrong?

Thank you

M4v and mov both are OK, but I think there are something wrong with the preset, if you use handbrake, I think you can choose Apple TV preset as said above. Well, for handbrake preset for iPad and iPhone, I found this article can do some help: Handbrake Presets for iPhone 4 and iPad

Originally Posted by ericejs15

I have an HD movie in MP4 format that I want to sync to my Ipad but when I do itunes says that the Ipad doesn't support this type of file. I though the Ipad could support MP4 and H264. Is there a free converter out there I can use? I really just want some way to put this movie on without having to pay money to do so. Thanks!

As of January 2011, I have exactly the same experience. I have discussed the matter with at least 7 support agents - all of whom profess confusion and then turn me over to another agent. I have given jup unless someone reveals a simple strategy.

Originally Posted by ericejs15

I have an HD movie in MP4 format that I want to sync to my Ipad but when I do itunes says that the Ipad doesn't support this type of file. I though the Ipad could support MP4 and H264. Is there a free converter out there I can use? I really just want some way to put this movie on without having to pay money to do so. Thanks!

How about Aneesoft Free iPad video converter which works easier than Handbrake and More precise formatting options.

Good luck for you, susam

Hi I converted an avi file using H.264 Encoder - and somehow it saved the file as mp4. I removed it from my Movies Library in iTunes and renamed the file to m4v in Windows Explorer. I connected my iPad to let it start syncing - and dragged the m4v file to the device in iTunes - and it shows up and plays fine on the Pad now. I hope that helps.

Convert video to H264 for a try.

Originally Posted by ericejs15

I have an HD movie in MP4 format that I want to sync to my Ipad but when I do itunes says that the Ipad doesn't support this type of file. I though the Ipad could support MP4 and H264. Is there a free converter out there I can use? I really just want some way to put this movie on without having to pay money to do so. Thanks!

Usually, iPad does import and play MP4 files. However, sometimes you will fail to transfer MP4 to iPad let alone to play MP4 on iPad or iPad2. This following will describe the reason why we fail to transfer and play MP4 on iPad and the solution on how to successfully play all kinds of MP4, HD MP4 on iPad or iPad2 at How to Play MP4 on iPad, iPad2, iPhone or iPod?

Make sure in the sync options in iTunes, you set the option to also sync your videos. Then just resync.
And there are step by step articles about iPad Video Transfer on PC and Mac.
For PC: How to transfer movies/videos from iPad to Windows
For Mac: How to transfer music/video to iPad on Mac OS
Hope these can do you a favor.