Is there software available to rip DVDs that have been purchased? I tried iSuper DVD ripper but it doesn't seem to handle whatever copy protection is on the DVDs. These are DVDs we've purchased, BTW. I'd just like to have digital copies. Thanks.
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Software to rip DVDs?
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Make MKV can do what you need and it is free. Great software and very easy to use. Much quicker than Handbrake.
MakeMKV - Make MKV from Blu-ray and DVD
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Mac the Ripper is the grandfather of all the rippers, the most powerful but licensing is a bit of a hassle:
FYI VLC cannot rip copy protected DVDs, at least not directly.
I used to use the Windows version quite a lot. Pretty simply program. Didn't realise it's still maintained.
Hm, actually it can.
To be precise: you can use VLC to play the DVD and save it to your HD/SSD (load up the DVD you want to rip and start up VLC. Then, under Media, click on Convert/Save...). Handbrake is then use to recode the so saved DVD movie to whatever floats your boat… MPG4, MKV-container, etc.
EDIT: the above procedure works with any CSS copy-protected DVD. Please refer to Google for detailed information… with pictures. 🤓
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