I don't have an iPad.

You can also use handbrake. It will convert the video to Apple right out the box, just choose Apple universal format. It is a nice alternative if you want to rip DVDs too.

I tried many programs that convert Youtube video and save it to my Mac. Most of all I came
MovieSherlock. This software converts video to audio, is looking for any video with no problems, keeps
the music automatically to iTunes and I can send it on the iPhone. Takes very little time and very
convenient. I advise it.

I use Bigasoft iPad Video Converter!

you know of one for windows?

Why shall we choose Pavtube Video Converter for Mac?
The following details attracted us:
Enjoy videos like TiVo, M2TS, MOD, VOB, AVI, WMV, MKV, Flash videos etc everywhere with portable devices like iPad, iPod, iPhone, Blackberry etc.
Faster conversion speed, saving you at least half time to convert a same file.
Better output video quality without any audio and video sync issues.

Now the new iPad is a much better device to videos on than any previous version of the iPod and iPhone, there are many people curious about how to get their video files into a format that the iPad can play. Well, there are a number of ways to do this, this step-by-step guide will tell you how to get different video files onto iPad by taking iFunia iPad Video Converter for an example.

Step1. Add video to iPad Video Converter
Download iFunia iPad Video Converter for Mac and run the program, click Add…button to select and open the video file you wish to convert. iFunia iPad Video Converter supports most of the popular video formats, so you can easily convert AVI to iPad, MKV to iPad, and even HD video formats like AVCHD M2TS MTS to iPad format.

Step2. Select iPad preset from output format list
In the Destination-Setup section of the interface, choose the right preset for your iPad device in the Convert-to drop-down menu. There are many options when you're converting your videos for your iPad. Obviously, the better the quality, the larger the file size. Ultimately it's a personal decision everyone has to make on what's more important: space on your iPad or audio/video quality. Personally, I prefer to stick with the default profile because the good quality video and audio are given. You just have to pick and choose which profile you want to keep on your iPad. Play around and see which results you like best.

Step3. Hit Start to iPad video conversion on OS X
Bingo! That’s it! When the conversion is done you can transfer the video to your iPad via iTunes and enjoy it comfortably on a cozy sofa!


Conclusion
This professional iPad Video Converter for Mac is specially design for Apple iPad, aiming to enable iPad users an exquisite experience of viewing video entertainment on your iPad’s largescreen. If you find yourself saving and converting video on a regular basis, then spend a few bucks and get the software.