HungryFlix.com will only accept the following formats of content. We currently limit all files at 700mb.
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Video content must be MPEG4. We highly recommend encoding with the H.264 codec. While encoding times will increase, H.264 will yield higher quality video with smaller file sizes.
MPEG4 with H.264 Codec (file formats: .m4v, .mp4)
- Lower-quality iPod/iTunes Video: Up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3. Audio: AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 KHz, stereo audio
- High-quality iPod: Up to 1.5 Mbps, Baseline Low-Complexity with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 640x480 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v format
- High-quality Apple TV: Up to 3 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
MPEG-4 video
- PSP Video: Up to 2.5 Mbps, 480 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile. Audio: AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 KHz, stereo audio
- High-quality iPod/Apple TV MPEG-4: Up to 3 Mbps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 720 by 432 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
MPEG-4 High Definition Video
- File formats: .m4v, .mp4 and .mov
- Video: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames per second. Audio: AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 KHz, stereo
MP3 Audio
- Up to 160 Kbps, 48 KHz, stereo audio
AAC Audio
- AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 KHz, stereo audio
MAXIMUM FILE SIZE FOR ALL CONTENT 700 MB
Looking for background on the MPEG4 standard? Read
"What is MPEG-4?"
While there are many different types of software that can now render MPEG-4, HungryFlix recommends:
Quicktime 7 Pro (Will render many video formats into H.264 video or MPEG-4 video)
Sony Vegas 6 (Will render high-quality Sony® AVC/AAC which is .m4v or MPEG-4)
Sony PSP Media Manager The software automatically converts your files to high-quality Sony® AVC/AAC video for optimized viewing on the PSP system.
To render to these formats you will first need the original format to be in avi, .mpg, .mov, .wmv, and other popular video formats. You can also render from VHS.
If you need us to get your content ready, HungryFlix can do it for the small additional fee:
- avi, .mpg, .mov, .wmv to MPEG 4 $9.95
- VHS to MPEG 4 $19.95
(please choose from one of the above. You can pay via Pay Pal and include a copy of the receipt along with your content and we will format it for you.)
Contact us for additional info on content formatting help.
The release of Apple TV has brought up new concerns on how to format video. Detailed information can be found at the following links:
Apple TV Specs
MacWorld - Encoding for Apple TV
Apple Technote TN2188 - Exporting Movies for iPod and Apple TV
Here are some links to some great tutorials:
Create stunning video with the new H.264 video codec
Creating video for the iPod
Quicktime 7 Forums
PSP Forums
HungryFlix Tutorial - Moving Content to the iPod
