How to Convert WMV to iPad/iPad 2, Play WMV on iPad 2
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This article is going to describe how to convert WMV to iPad 2, iPad on Windows. If you are a Mac user, please go to how to play WMV on iPad, convert WMV to iPad 2 on Mac.
Before we go to the subject, let’s make clear what on earth iPad supports. Below is the useful information grabbed from apple.com.
- H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
- MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
- Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format.
From what we learn we know that iPad supports .m4v, .mov, .mp4(either with H.264 code or MPEG-4) and some kind of AVI file. So, to play WMV on iPad/iPad 2, we should make WMV compatible with iPad first. The easiest way is to convert WMV to MP4, convert WMV to MOV or convert WMV to M4V. The software we need is 4Videosoft iPad Video Converter.
Below is the detailed guide of how to convert WMV to iPad, iPad 2.
Step 1 Run and import
Import WMV videos to iPad Video Converter through "ADD File ".

Step 2 Output settings for iPad, iPad 2
Set the output format - from the "Profile" drop down list, choose iPad > iPad H.264 Video(*.mp4).
If you are care enough, you can save a bunch of money. Yeah, this is program works on almost Apple devices including iPad, iPod and iPhone. With this program, you can easily convert any videos for your iPad, iPhone and iPod. Sounds great.

When choosing iPad output porfile, there are three options including iPad MPEG-4 Video(*.mp4) , iPad H.264 Video(*.mp4) , iPad H.264 720p Video (*.mp4).

iPad MPEG-4 Video(*.mp4) , iPad H.264 Video(*.mp4) - They are both MPEG-4 actually. H.264 is also known as MPEG-4 AVC. The difference is that h.264 has better picture quality at lower bitrates.
iPad H.264 720p Video (*.mp4) - the high defintion 720p (1280x720) video supported by iPad. If you prefer to watch HD videos on iPad, then this one is for you. However, if your original source video is already at a smaller resolution, there is absolutely no point in encoding it in any higher resolution or bit-rate, as you’re not going to magically gain any resolution that wasn't there in the first place.
Step 3 Start to convert at "START"!
This is it. It's the easy way to convert WMV to iPad, iPad 2 without editing. If you would like to merger files, delete black bar, or trim clips, learn here. After finished, you can quickly approach the converted files by clicking "Open Folder". Now, enjoy your WMV files on iPad with free hassle!