How to convert DVD to Zune, video files to Zune with 'cucusoft Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite'. This guide have 2 parts, How to rip DVDs to Zune (Windows) How to convert Zune video, such as AVI to Zune, MPEG to Zune, RM to Zune, RMVB to Zune, ASF to Zune, MPG to Zune, DivX to Zune, XviD to Zune video. (Windows) Features: * DVD to Zune video converter component can rip your DVDs to Zune video directly ( do not need convert DVD to AVI or VOB first) * Zune video converter component can Convert AVI, MPEG, RM, RMVB, ASF, MOV, DIVX, XVID, MPG to Zune MP4 or H264 format(Zune can directly support Windows Media Video (.wmv)) It is easy-to-use and the converting speed is fast! Based on my experience, all formats to Zune conversion works well! Also you can use the program to rip DVD to AVI, DivX, VCD, SVCD and MPEGs. Let's view the steps. How to rip DVD to Zune (Windows) 1. Download Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite from http://www.allforvideo.com/download/ZuneConvSuite_r56510.exe,install and run. 2. Click DVD to Zune Converter component, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu, choose the DVD ROM in your pc, it will take you to the DVD menu in the player screen. 3. Click On "Setting" and go to menu "Subtitle", Set Subtitle to what you like. 4. Click On "Setting" and go to menu "Audio Track", Set audiotrack to what you like. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking 'Output folder'. 5. The converter will automaticly detect the main movie of your DVDs, it will popup with below window to let you make a decision, just keep the setting of "Record from movie start point" and output file size setting, the default setting is the best for good quality and compact output file size, click "Yes"to start ripping DVD to Zune video files. Tips: You can also just record any part of movie by drag the slide bar to where you want to start, and click the "Convert" button, please select "Record from current time point". This provide you with more flexibility. 6. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library. Tips: Download Zune software package from http://www.zune.net/meetzune/software/redirect.aspx Notes: Zune? software is your one stop for music and entertainment. Manage and view your songs, videos, and pictures. Rip and burn CDs. Create playlists. Edit track and album information. And Zune software can automatically import your existing files, including your music and video from iTunes? and Windows Media? Player 7. Load the MP4 files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your Zune anywhere and anytime. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to convert Zune video, such as AVI to Zune, MPEG to Zune, RM to Zune, RMVB to Zune, ASF to Zune, MPG to Zune, DivX to Zune, XviD to Zune video. (Windows) Procedure 1. Download Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite from http://www.allforvideo.com/download/ZuneConvSuite_r56510.exe,install and run. Related download * To convert RM/RMVB real media files to Zune, Maybe need to install Realplayer: http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=rnwk * To convert ASF to Zune, Maybe need to install Windows Media Player: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx 2. Run Zune Video converter component, load the video files you'd like to convert by clicking 'Open file' button. 3. Click 'Output' and choose the pathname where you want to save your video files. Click 'Convert' to start converting video to Zune MP4 or H264 MOV files. Tips: Before converting, you can click 'Advance -> Video settings' to set 'Video format', 'Resolution', 'Framerate', 'Output Quality'. If you'd like to convert video to H264 .mov files, please set 'Video format' to 'H264(.MOV) FQ Variable Bitrate'. 'MPEG4(.mp4) FQ Variable Bitrate' is the default value. Certainly, you can also set 'Audio Bitrate', 'Channels', 'Sample Rate' and 'Volume' in 'Audio Settings' page. 4. After converting, you can open the output folder to check the Zune video files. 5. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library. Tips: Download Zune software package from http://www.zune.net/meetzune/software/redirect.aspx 6. Load the MP4 files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your Zune anywhere and anytime. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If DVD/Video to Zune conversion doesn't work, please post your problems here and I will solve ASAP. I am glad to help. Links may be useful Zune official support page: http://www.zune.net/en-US/meetzune