Home  » Support  » How to solve "cannot be played on iPod" error message

How to solve "cannot be played on iPod" error message Bookmark and Share

Enjoy all movies on iPod

December 4th, 2009 by Bigasoft Support

Tags: cannot be played on ipod, create ipod or iphone version, cannot transfer to ipod, cannot put on ipod, transfer, itunes, ipod

Background

Won't iTunes let you put movies on your iPod? Sometimes your movies can be imported into movie library and played in iTunes fine, while when you sync with your iPod, iTunes pops up a message: "movie was not copied to the iPod because it cannot be played on this iPod".

movie was not copied to the iPod because it cannot be played on this iPod

Not all iTunes videos can be transferred to iPod; there are lots of limitations including resolution, bit rate, aspect ratio, size audio codec, and so on. You need convert them to iPod compatible video.

Here is a two solutions to help you fix the "cannot be played on iPod" error message. It's dead easy.

Solution 1 Convert with Bigasoft iPod Video Converter

Download Bigasoft iPod Video Converter free trial version here, then install it.

Step 1 Import any video files

Locate the video files which cannot be transferred by iTunes, drag them from iTunes or Windows Explore into the iPod video converter.

Bigasoft iPod Video Converter for Mac

Step 2 Convert for watching on iPod

Click "Start" button to start video conversion. After conversion, drag the output video files to your iTunes and voila.

Solution 2 Use "Create iPod version" in iTunes

Locate and select the video file which cannot be transferred in your iTunes Library, and from the Advanced menu, choose Create iPod or iPhone Version. While converting, you will notice an item named "Converting..." appear in the iTunes Source list.

Create iPod or iPhone version

When the conversion is complete, iTunes will create a copy of your movie in your library. There will be two movies listed with the same name.

Conclusion

Converting with iTunes is a free and built-in solution, while using Bigasoft iPod Video Converter is faster and supports more video file formats.

Resources

FREE Download and Start Enjoying Now (7.68MB)
Learn more about Bigasoft iPod Video Converter ...

Got a Mac? Free download your copy here (20.79MB)
Learn more about Bigasoft iPod Video Converter for Mac ...

More Articles on Bigasoft.com


iPod Transfer

Bigasoft iPod Transfer

Your iPod, Your Way

iPhone Ringtone Maker

Bigasoft iPhone Ringtone Maker

Express your personality.

Total Video Converter

Bigasoft iPod Video Converter

Unlimited Movies, Unlimited Fun.

Bigasoft DVD Ripper

Bigasoft DVD Ripper

Save your DVD discs.

BlackBerry Ringtone Maker


Hear your own BlackBerry tone.

Money-Back Guarantee

60-Day Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee

60-Day Unconditional
Money-Back Guarantee