Recommended Formats for Uploading Audio and Video
Audio files can be in AAC or MP3 format with the appropriate file extension (.m4a or .mp3). Video files can be in MPEG-4 or H.264 format with the appropriate file extension (.mp4, .m4v, or .mov). PDF booklets must have the .pdf extension.
For audio files, Apple® recommends the following:
- Audio Format: AAC-LC (Music)
- Data Rate: 128 kbits/sec
- Channels: Stereo
- Output Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz
- Encoding Quality: Better
For video files, Apple® recommends the following:
- Video Format: H.264
- Data Rate: 256 kbits/sec
- Image Size: 320 x 240
- Frame Rate: 30
- Key Frame: Every 24 frames
For details on preparing content, see Creating Content for iPod® + iTunes® located at http://www.apple.com/support/itunes_u.
Note: Internet Explorer® on Windows® may have performance limitations when uploading files. For more information, see the Microsoft Help and Support Site at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329781.
You can also include Portable Document Format (PDF) files in your course.
Coming soon - Tutorial on how to create a .pdf document.
Reminder: Be cautious of copyright law.