We'll tell you and show you how to use the VideoProc program to change the format and reduce the size of a video so that you can
Why do I need to convert video for iPhone?
It would seem that now almost anything is possiblewatch online or via streaming services – but what to do if there is no access to the Internet, or you need to save traffic - for example, if you are preparing for a long trip?
In such situations you have to download the videoin advance – but such videos are not always played on iPhone. And, conversely, videos shot on an iPhone are not always reproduced correctly on a computer and in video editors. Possible reasons:
- Files in formats like MKV, AVI and FLV are not readable on the iPhone, iPad and several other devices.
- The HEVC codec does not work with older versions of QuickTime, Photos, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Windows Media Player, Adobe.
- Videos shot on iPhone at 4K @ 60fps are not smoothly played in players like VLC.
- Videos shot on GoPro, digital cameras and drones are often not played on iPhone / iPad due to incompatible formats.
- The iPhone may also not play music in some formats.
HEVC – a new video codec thatSupported on iPhone 7/7 Plus and older. Therefore, videos shot on new iPhones may not play on older iPhones, as well as in some video players and programs.
In addition, often the original video“weighs” too much because the resolution is too high, which is higher than the screen of your iPhone. If you reduce the resolution of such a video, its size will also decrease – which means you'll save space on your phone and won't sacrifice video quality.
For example, in iPhone 7, the screen resolution is1334 x 750 pixels. That is, you will not notice the differences when watching a movie in 4K resolution (4096 × 3072) or 1334 x 750. At this location on the drive, the 4K version will take many more.
How to deal with it?
Video conversion allows you to adaptvideo for viewing on your device. For example, VideoProc video editor, which we have already told you before, supports over 420 presets for a huge number of devices (from iPhone, iPad and various models of Android smartphones to YouTube, Facebook and Instagram). Because of this, you do not need to make any settings manually: just select the desired video, specify what device you have, and the program will do everything for you.
VideoProc allows you to work with 4K video even onWeak computers thanks to the integrated video card acceleration technology. With this program you can easily convert video and audio of any format without loss of quality. In addition, as already mentioned, the editor has predefined profiles for exporting videos that you can play on your iPhone:
- Convert MKV, FLV, AVI, etc. to MP4 or MOV that “readable” on Apple mobile devices.
- Transfer audio files to AAC, MP3, AIFF, M4A for playback on your iPhone, iPad or iPad.
- Convert video from digital camera, GoPro or drone to iPhone compatible format in one click.
- Turn your favorite tracks into ringtones for the iPhone without complicated additional settings.
- Convert video shot in HEVC to H.264 for viewing on older iPhones and iPads.
Later in this article we will show you how to do this,and also what additional features the program offers in case you want to not only convert a video, but also make some changes to it – for example, remove the black bars at the top and bottom or add subtitles.
How to get VideoProc and iPhone XS Max for free
From January 11 to February 20, Digiarty, the developer of VideoProc, holds a rally in which you can get a licensed version of the program or other valuable prizes. Digiarty gives:
- 1000 keys for an annual MacX MediaTrans licensedaily
- 6 mini tripods with phone holder Manfrotto PIXI Plus Mini
- 2 columns Marshall Kilburn II
- Main prize – iPhone XS Max 64 GB
Keys are played daily, while the rest of the prizes will be drawn in two stages:
- January 30 – 3 Manfrotto PIXI Plus Mini tripods and Marshall Kilburn II speaker
- February 20 – 3 Manfrotto PIXI Plus Mini tripods, Marshall Kilburn II speaker and 64 GB iPhone XS Max
The drawing will be conducted using a third-party randomizer site to ensure the most independent results.
On the promotions page in a white box with the inscriptionPlease enter valid emailenter your valid email and clickEnter to Win. If you are among the first 1000 participants per day, you will see a button to download the free version of the program. Click on Get Free Copy to start the download:
In addition, you are now in the drawtop prizes! You can increase your chances of winning, if you subscribe to Twitter and Facebook-accounts VideoProc, as well as share a link to the draw in these social networks.
How to convert video for iPhone to VideoProc
Now that you have the full version of the program, you can start working with video! Open the program and select the Video tab on the start screen.
After that, the program interface will open. Everything is quite simple and intuitive, even for a beginner. Unfortunately, the program is currently not available in Russian, so some users may experience problems using various functions of this editor and converter.
First you need to add files with which you will work. You can drag them to the white area, or use the buttons in the top panel:
- Video– Add a video
- Video folder– add a folder with video (if you have a DVD image or subtitles in a separate file)
- Music– music or other audio files
Select the desired file on your computer and clickOpen(Open).
Video added! Now you can see its parameters (resolution, format, duration, etc.). Click on the Target Format button to configure the output format.
VideoProc comes pre-installed with over 420 differentprofiles divided into categories. First, select which category your device belongs to (Apple/Huawei/Samsung/Android/Sony, etc.). When converting to iPhone, selectApple Device.
Now select a specific model tothe program has selected the correct codec. Using the slider on the right side, you can adjust the balance between quality and file size. By default, the optimal balance is set, but in our case the source file is of rather poor quality, so we will improve it a little. ClickDoneto save changes.
That's all! You can press right awayRunand convert the file, or you can edit the video or add subtitles.
How to add subtitles to video
ClickSubtutlein the editing panel under the video.
A window will open in which you can choose one of two options:
- Add Subtitle File– if you already have a file with subtitles (.SRT, .SUB, .SBV, etc.), select this option and tell the program where the desired file is located.
- Search Subtitle– if you do not have a file with subtitles, you can click on this button and find them directly in the program (you need access to the Internet).
To download subtitles, select the desired tab (movies/series) at the top of the window, then enter the name and select the subtitle language (Russian is present). ClickSearchFor search.
Then select one of the suggested options (the number of downloads of each is shown on the right side) and clickDownload.
This can be completed, but if you wish, you canalso change the font and text size. Be sure to check the box next to Enable to enable subtitles. You can also choose to insert subtitles, or save them as a separate file. If you want to view this file on your phone, we recommend stitching subtitles.
ClickDoneto save changes.
VideoProc Editing
The program provides several other editing functions that may be useful to you:
Audio & Video– here you can rotate or flip the video horizontally, change the playback speed or adjust the audio if the sound is late or, conversely, ahead of the video.
Effects– several filters and the ability to manually adjust video colors.
Cut– slicing. The tool is great for cutting out intros and titles to reduce the size of the output video.
Crop– framing.With its help, you can remove the black frames around the video (if they are present in the original file) or add them if necessary, as well as adjust it to the desired aspect ratio or scale the image. Check the box next toEnable Cropto make changes.
Watermark– watermark. Write the text you want, adjust the font and size, and choose where to place it on the screen.
Export
Once you have made all the changes thatwanted, you can export. We have already made all the settings at the beginning, so now you just need to make sure that you have enabled graphics/CPU acceleration using technologyHardware Acceleration Engine. After that clickRunto start exporting.
That's all! It remains only to wait for the end of the render. In our case, it took less than 5 minutes to convert videos for 1.5 hours on a MacBook Air.
The resulting video can be sent to the iPhone (for example, via AirDrop) and watch without an internet connection.
Recall that you can get this program for free only until February 20, so if you need an iPhone video converter, take part in the drawing of the licensed version!