IPad – How to get mp4 files from the PC to the iPad 2

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I have some .m4v videos (I believe this is mp4 format?). In iTunes (v10.5.0) on my PC (Windows 7 – 64 bit), I did a 'add file to library' and they appear under TV shows under library.

Then I did a sync with my iPad. They do not seem to appear in my iPad (iPad 2, now running iOS 5). The rest of the sync seems to go fine (i.e. recent songs are added to iPad, apps are all fine). There is no error or warning message. Either I'm failing to see them in the iPad (I looked under TV shows and some other places, where should I look?), or they weren't really pushed to the iPad.

Perhaps the format is not supported or some other problem? Like I said, no warning or error. Finally, I should mention that in iTunes under "Dave's iPad", they appear under TV Shows.

How can I see my .mp4 files on the iPad?

Best Answer

The sordid state of app names for Audio / Video is kind of annoying in iOS' history.

  • On the iPhone, before iOS 5, there was an iPod icon, which did audio and video.
  • On the iPod touch, no matter the version, there have always been separate 'Music' and 'Video' icons.
  • On the iPad, before iOS 5, there was an iPod icon, which only did audio, and there was a seperate Video icon for videos.

As of iOS 5, all devices now have separate "Music" and "Video" app icons. At least they're consistent now…

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