MOD tracker music from the Amiga and PC demoscene era uses a pattern-based sequencing format with embedded instrument samples. iPads have no native MOD playback capability — Core Audio and AVFoundation do not include tracker format decoders. Converting MOD to iPad Video creates an MP4 file with H.264 video and AAC audio optimized for iPad's high-resolution Retina display and powerful audio hardware, enabling playback through the native Videos app, VLC, and AirPlay to Apple TV.

The iPad's high-quality display and speakers make it an excellent platform for enjoying retro MOD music with visual accompaniments — waveform visualizations, album art, or demoscene-inspired graphics. Since iPadOS cannot decode tracker formats natively, video conversion is the most reliable way to bring MOD content to the iPad ecosystem.

This conversion is valuable for retro computing enthusiasts who want to play Amiga MOD collections on their iPad, music educators demonstrating tracker composition history, and demoscene event organizers presenting MOD competitions on iPad-connected displays.

FFmpeg decodes the MOD file's tracker data — 4 channels of 8-bit samples with ProTracker effects — into a stereo PCM stream. Audio is encoded to AAC-LC at 256 kbps for iPad's high-quality speakers and headphone output. Video is encoded to H.264 Main Profile at 1080p, suitable for Retina display iPads. The MP4 container is written with faststart for instant playback in the Videos app and smooth AirPlay streaming.

Resolution: N/A

Bitrate: 320 kbps

OGG Vorbis preferred

Resolution: N/A

Bitrate: 256 kbps

AAC format required

Resolution: N/A

Bitrate: 128 kbps

Lossless FLAC/WAV for best quality

Resolution: N/A

Bitrate: 128 kbps

MP3 mono for spoken word

No. iPadOS has no built-in tracker format decoder. Some third-party apps exist but they do not integrate with the standard media library. Video conversion provides the most seamless experience.

Yes. The H.264/AAC MP4 output streams perfectly to Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible speakers, and HomePod via AirPlay.

1080p is ideal — it looks sharp on all iPad Retina displays without creating unnecessarily large files. 720p is acceptable for iPad mini.

Yes. Volume slides, arpeggio, portamento, vibrato, and other standard ProTracker effects are processed during MOD decoding.

MOD files are typically small (50-500 KB) and convert in under 10 seconds. The video encoding dominates the processing time.

Device	MOD	iPad Video
Windows PC	Partial	Partial
macOS	Partial	Partial
iPhone/iPad	Partial	Partial
Android	Partial	Partial
Linux	Partial	Partial
Web Browser	No	No

Feature	MOD	iPad Video
Full Name	JVC/Panasonic Camcorder Video	iPad Compatible Video
Extension	.mod	.mp4
Best For	JVC/Panasonic camcorders	iPad optimized

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