How To Get Free Videos for Your iPod

Audio and video files cost a lot if you purchase them from iTunes. Instead of shelling out money on pay sites, there is a way to get free videos for your iPod.

1. Use Handbrake.

Handbrake is a software application that can be downloaded onto Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. This program is capable of copying content from DVDs and converting it into a file that can be readily played on any iPod model. First, you will need to download and install the application. Once it is properly set up, all you need to do is insert the DVD you want copied and converted into your computer's optical drive, and just follow the series of instructions on the screen. Bear in mind, though, that some countries may not allow this practice, as this can be considered copyright infringement.

2. Go to YouTube or Google videos.

These two Web sites typically offer free legal videos. Add to that a service with which one can readily download into iPod-compatible mp4 format. Just navigate to the Google video or YouTube Web site, and choose any video you want. You will notice that at the top right of the page, a download option is provided. Just remember to download the file into the iPod video format. You can then save the files onto your computer and transfer them to your iPod afterwards. Some swear that the downloading process is quicker with the use of the Firefox video downloader plugin, so you may want to try this option.

3. Opt for Limewire.

Limewire is a file sharing application and is extremely popular nowadays. You can try out this option. However, you have to be very vigilant about downloading files with the use of this application, because there is no user regulation, and there is a big chance that you will download copyrighted materials. Also, the odds of downloading files infected with a virus are high, so you have to be very careful if you elect to get free videos for your iPod from Limewire.

Audio and video tracks typically cost around $2 in iTunes. Thanks to various online tools, getting free videos for your iPod is now possible. All you need is to practice a little prudence on the Internet and hope that the videos you get are legitimate and clean. This is why subjecting the downloaded files to a virus scan is important, so that you are sure that your computer and iPod are safe.