Apple How do I transfer videos to iPhone 5?

[WiiCube_2013]

I've been trying to copy videos (MP4/AVI) to my iPhone 5 by following what I've read on the internet but it doesn't work simply because iTunes says something like "unable to add video to this iPhone device".

It's really annoying that I can't just drag and drop files like on an Android device. :-/

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

From what I recall, iPhones require a certain video format.

I think it supports H.264 with AAC audio, and MPEG-4 with AAC audio...

You can always use Handbrake to re-encode the videos, I believe it has an iPhone/iOS preset so you can just add the video and go. It may take a while, of course, depending on your specs though.

 

[Zerousen]

As Tom has said, re-encoding should do the trick, as it did for me when I had this issue with my iPhone 4. Try encoding only one video and then see how that turns out. This is one reason why I now prefer Android over iPhone, I don't have to go through the hassle of encoding or anything very often, and I don't have to use any programs to help me transfer.

 

[WiiCube_2013]

Thanks guys and although I tried that I managed to find a much easier solution: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/simple-photo-video-transfer/id420821506?mt=8

No conversion necessary, just click and it'll transfer to the device.