Video Converter for Mac
Best Mac Video Converter for iPad/iPhone 4/iTouch 4. Transcode HDV/AVCHD to ProRes, AIC,etc.
When new iPad is swinging the world, Apple also refreshed the third generation Apple TV with a new model sporting a single core A5 chip. Apple TV 3 physically looks same with Apple TV 2, keeping the exact same dimensions and mass. However, the real and obvious change is that Apple TV 3 supports 1080p50 and 1080p60 over HDMI while the older version only supports 720p50 and 720p60 at maximum over HDMI.
More movie fans love to stream HD movies to Apple TV 3 to enjoy 1080p full HD quality on the third generation Apple TV for the images display on the maximum resolution looks sharper. But there’s a trouble that Apple TV can’t play 1080p HD videos in MKV, WMV, FLV, AVCHD, MPG, MXF, and VOB etc formats.
Actually, there’s a fast and easy way to play 1080p HD videos on Apple TV 3 with wide screen as long as you own Apple TV Converter to convert videos to Full HD 1080p to be compatible with Apple TV. This powerful 1080p Apple TV Converter is able to convert MKV, AVI，MPEG，ASF,WMV, FLV, VOB, MTS, MOD, TOD, F4V，M4V, MXF, Xvid, Divx, and other key media formats to 1080p Full HD MP4 for Apple TV 3.
Quick-guide to stream any movies to Apple TV with Full HD quality:
Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac can supports all the key media formats, so you can load any videos into Apple TV Converter for batch conversion to 1080p H.264.
How to import videos to Apple TV Converter？
You may have two ways:
1. Click Add button, select all the videos you need, and then click “Open.”
2. Directly drag all the selected files into Apple TV Converter.
Which profile is best to enjoy 1080p high quality on Apple TV 3?
Drop down format list, you’ll see at the first sight Apple TV profile category. About the best format to Apple TV 3, the highly recommended profile is Apple TV H.2641920*1080(*.mp4).
Yep, this tool has many preset profiles for handheld devices like iPod, iPad, iPhone, PSP, PS3, BlackBerry, Samsung, and other Android devices; and preset profiles for editing software like iMovie, FCP, Avid Media Composer, etc. So to speak, it’s rather easy to find your wanted output format with Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac.
Make Conversion to H.264 MP4 for Apple TV 3.
Once touch “export” button, you can enjoy fast conversion to 1080p video Apple TV. The last step comes to sync exported H.264 MP4 to Apple TV 3 with iTunes.
Tips: Apple TV 2 users can stream movies to H.264 720p MP4 to enjoy HD quality.
Comparison of Apple TV 2 and Apple TV 3
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Features |
Apple TV 2 |
Apple TV 3 |
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Height |
0.9 inch (23 mm) |
0.9 inch (23 mm) |
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Width |
3.9 inches (98 mm) |
3.9 inches (98 mm) |
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Depth |
3.9 inches (98 mm) |
3.9 inches (98 mm) |
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Weight |
0.6 pound |
0.6 pound |
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Processor |
Apple A4 chip |
Apple single-core A5 chip |
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Output/Input |
HDMI2, Optical audio, Built-in IR receiver, Micro-USB (for service and support) |
HDMI2, Optical audio, Built-in IR receiver, Micro-USB (for service and support) |
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Wired Internet |
10/100BASE-T Ethernet |
10/100BASE-T Ethernet |
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Wireless Internet |
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) |
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) |
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Video Formats |
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 |
H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High or Main Profile level 4.0 or lower, Baseline profile level 3.0 or lower 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 |
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Audio Formats |
HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through |
HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through |
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Photo Formats |
JPEG, GIF, TIFF |
JPEG, GIF, TIFF |
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TV Compatibility |
Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 720p 60/50Hz, including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse |
Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz, including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse |
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Maxmium Video Output |
720p |
1080p |
