DVD copying software

[NJC]

Hi all - I'm posting on behalf of a friend. Here's his question:
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I have DVDs which I’d like to copy so we can take them travelling and not worry about damage. Can you suggest a good free software for this?

I've never copied DVD's so have no expertise. It's for an XP machine.

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

Suggestion, copy them to your ipad or laptop, keep the DVD's at home. If you have movies you'll need a decryption software like SlySoft's AnyDVD installed first. From there, the free Format Factory works like a champ. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Image-Convertors/FormatFactory.shtml

Then play them back with the free VLC video player from videolan.org

 

[wander2039]

DVDFab 8 QT is what a uh friend of mine uses. Works great. And as Toyota mentioned get VLC for playback.

 

[Voltmaster]

If you want to copy a DVD bit by bit, use CloneCD or DVD dycrepter.

CloneCD is paid software,

If its for movies, use MAKEMKV. It creates a MKV file which is highly compressed but its AMAZING quality.

Its free for now, USE VLC player to play it. It just wont work for Windows MEdia player.

 

[KeithS_NW_Ohio]

Magic DVD Copier

http://www.magicdvdripper.com/dvd-copier.htm

 

[eljefino]

Handbrake and DVD43

 

[MrHorspwer]

AnyDVD is well worth the price of admission. Pair it with Handbrake and you have an unbeatable combination for all your copying needs.

 

[3311]

dvd shrink is still the best out there by far and it's hasn't been updated in 7 or 8 years. Only once in a while does it struggle wiht some of the newer protection schemes.

 

[uc50ic4more]

If you do NOT need to encode the DVD, just open the DVD in a file manager (like Windows Explorer) and copy the TS_VIDEO folder onto your computer somewhere. Use VLC to play it.

If you DO want to encode it for playback on other devices, Handbrake is the way to go.

 

[Vikas]

on the subject, what is the best deal on ink-jet printable DL blank DVDs? Mind you, I have yet to try DL burning; so suggest something with low cost of initial entry. I have looked at meritline.com and ebay.