The short answer
Choose a supported output profile that matches your specific iPod model. A modern MP4 file is not automatically compatible with every older iPod, and changing .flv to .mp4 does not convert the video.
Identify the iPod model and its limits
Different iPod models accept different video profiles and dimensions; some do not play video. Check the requirements for your actual model before choosing an output. A high-resolution modern MP4 profile can exceed an older player’s limits.
The current converter is a local file-conversion tool. It is not an iPod synchronization utility and does not guarantee that every modern output profile will work on an older device.
Convert the local FLV to an appropriate output
Add the accessible FLV file in CyberPower Video Switch. Choose a supported output and review the codec, dimensions, frame rate and audio settings against the device requirements. Keep the original so you can try a different configuration.
Use a separate Save to folder and convert one sample first. Do not increase the dimensions in an attempt to make an older video sharper.
Check playback and transfer separately
Play the converted file on your PC, then use the device’s supported transfer workflow. Check picture, sound and sync on the iPod. If transfer or playback fails, separate the file-format requirement from the device’s library/sync requirement.
For a general modern output, see how to choose video conversion settings. For AVI input, follow AVI to MP4.
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