iTunes U requires iTunes version 6.0 or later for Mac and Windows. Apple recommends
using iTunes version 7 and, in order to guarantee a consistent user experience, always using the latest version of iTunes.
iTunes U works with most modern, standards-compliant browsers.
Apple recommends
using one of the following browsers:
• Safari 2.0 or later on Mac
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later on Windows
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.
iTunes U supports the distribution of compressed audio and video files. Apple
recommends using the following formats for your iTunes U audio and video content:
• Audio files (AAC, MP3) with appropriate file extensions (.m4a, .mp3). For best results during playback, Apple recommends converting MP3 files greater than 32 megabytes (MB) to AAC format.
• Video files (MPEG-4 with H.264 compression) with appropriate file extensions (.mp4,.m4v, .mov). For best results with iPod, Apple recommends using H.264.
See the section “Uploading Content to a Course Page” later in this guide for detailed specifications on audio and video formats. Also use iTunes U to distribute Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
