Put [almost] any video on your iPhone using Mac OS X
I decided that after many hours of research on figuring out how to put video on my iPhone, I’d write a simple guide to help others who want to do the same thing. All the following methods have been tested on Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5.4). Please only use these methods to convert videos that you own.
Ripping DVDs: Handbrake
1. Install and run Handbrake, a free open source ripper.
2. Insert DVD
3. Run Handbrake and open the DVD directory.
4. Wait while it reads the DVD titles.
5. Click Toggle Presets and Choose iPhone / IPod Touch
6. Choose your audio track(s) and subtitles.
7. Set the file path where you would like to store this temporary file.
8. Click Play.
9. Wait between 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the film size.
10. Drag and drop this temporary file into iTunes.
11. Sync your iPhone to iTunes.
Other video files: iSquint
1. Install and run iSquint, a freeware video converter.
2. Drag and drop desired video file to iSquint.
3. Check Add to iTunes.
4. Click Start.
5. Wait around 5-30 minutes depending on video length. iSquint will then import your videos into iTunes.
6. Optional: Click Movies in iTunes and rename the file title to how you would like it to appear on your iPhone.
7. Sync your iPhone to iTunes.
Youtube
1. Change the URL of the youtube video from www.youtube.com to www.kissyoutube.com.
2. Download video in FLV format.
3. Follow instructions above under Other video files: iSquint.
Now you should be able to convert almost any video to your iPhone/iPod Touch on your Mac. If you know of any other tips that might be helpful, please leave a comment and share. Enjoy!