DVDShrink will also burn your backup DVD, if you have installed the latest version of Nero. If you already possess alternative burning software and prefer to stick with it, then you can still use DVD Shrink. I load the Img or Iso with Daemon, Rip it with DVD Decrypter to remove any region coding, load it up with VobBlanker and strip all the menus and other crap that doesnt need to be there. Convert the movie Vobs to NTSC 4:3. Load it up in Nero Recode to make sure it all looks good and then burn it using Nero 6.
Ripping DVDs to your PC or an external hard drive can be enormously helpful, giving you a handy backup in case your discs become scratched, or allowing you to get rid of the physical discs altogether if you don't have room for them. It might seem like a complicated process (Windows doesn't come with any tools for the job), but with the right free software you can easily convert the disc's contents to a file that can be stored anywhere. Here we've rounded up the very best free DVD rippers that will make the job a breeze. The nature of free DVD ripping software means it's a segment of the software market that's home to a lot of malicious software.
It can be difficult to know which DVD ripping software is legitimate, so we've done the hard work for you and sorted out the wheat from the chaff. As with CDs, there are no international copyright laws that cover DVD rippers. For example, in 2014, UK copyright law was changed to legalize personal backups, but that decision was overturned by the High Court in 2015. Make sure you check out intellectual property law in your country before you rip DVDs. Can rip audio to MP3 format When you install the free version of, you'll notice that it's actually the Platinum Edition in trial mode. Don't worry though – once the demo expires you'll lose action to some of the features (mainly speed-related and a couple of specific DRM cracks), but you'll still have a powerful DVD ripper on your hands that you can use indefinitely. WinX DVD Ripper can be used to rip directly from DVDs, but it also works with ISO images, and folders of DVD files.
Once your input has been analyzed – a process that doesn't take long – you can take your pick from a raft of ready made profiles. These profiles help you to quickly output a video that's suitable for playback on specific mobile devices or, say, ideal for uploading to Facebook You can choose to rip the built-in subtitles or embed your own, and you can select which audio tracks should be included; it's all beautifully simple and pleasingly fast.
Includes ready-made presets is not only a free DVD ripper (or video transcoder, as it prefers to be known) but also open source, so it's totally free in every sense of the word. More than a decade in the making, the software finally reached version 1.0.0, It is – or at least looks – a little more complicated that some of the others we're looking at here, but don’t let that put you off. By default there's no support for bypassing copy-protection, but this is something you can get around with a little research (bearing in mind IP laws in your country). As with other programs, there are a number of presets ready for you to choose from, but you can also manually tailor each ripping session if you prefer. If you're working with ISO images or disc folders, it's possible to queue up multiple encoding jobs to run consecutively to save having to be around when each finishes. The sheer level of control makes HandBrake well worth a try. Adds a small watermark to videos Freemake is a name synonymous with powerful, high quality freeware, and doesn't let the side down.
Its free DVD ripper boasts a clean, clear interface is a joy to use, and you're never left feeling in any doubt about what you're meant to do. Fire up the software, switch to the DVD section and choose your drive from the list. After disc analysis you'll need to indicate which of the video track you're interested in. You can even take things a step further and clip out segments of a video to rip rather than grabbing the whole thing. Shortcuts at the bottom of the screen provide access to popular output formats (AVI, MKV, device-specific formats); just make your selection, hit 'Convert', and you're done. Unfortunately, although it doesn't contain extra bundled software, the latest version of Freemake Video Converter adds a watermark to ripped videos.
If you can live with that, it's one of the most convenient DVD rippers around. Few customization options If you've used free DVD ripping software before, might look a little familiar – it bears more than a passing resemblance to DVD Decrypter. As well as handling DVDs, the program, is also capable of ripping Blu-ray discs, and the process works in exactly the same way in each case (although it's worth noting that Blu-ray ripping is only be free while the program is in beta). The great thing about MakeMKV is that there is so little to think about. Fire up the program, analyze your disc, choose which of the track you would like to rip, indicate where the output file should be saved, and then hit the 'Make MKV' button. That's really all there is to it.
There's no messing about, no complex configuration – just analyze, rip and go. Few customizable settings DVDFab is an unusual case. The full suite isn't free of charge, but its DVD ripping component is. When you download the software, it installs as a trial version, but the DVDFab HD Decrypter – which you need for DVD and Blu-ray ripping – remains free forever. The free portion is rather limited, allowing you to rip discs in Full Disc or Main Movie modes only. This means that the free version is nowhere near as versatile as the other programs we've covered here, but it still has its place. For example, it can be useful if you want to extract the video files from a disc and maintain their original formats when transferring them to your hard drive.
You're then free to import the files into another program for further work if you want, or just use your favorite DVD software to watch the videos without the need for a disc to be inserted. Adjust your ripped movies with the.
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And have it ready for DVD Shrink! Current stable version: 3.2.0.15 - Other versions called 'DVD Shrink 2010/2011' or 'DVD Shrink 2001' are just be fakes or rip offs of the original DVD Shrink software in order to scam you money. Instead, DONATE any amount and download it right here, right now, the ONLY official DVD Shrink website. As posted in our forum: DVD Shrink 2014/official DVD Shrink etc. DVD Shrink has been, is and always will be freeware! Development was discontinued in May 2005 resulting in the final versions listed in our FAQ. ALL other versions with additional words in the name like DVD Shrink Gold 2011 or DVD Shrink 2014 or newer are SCAMS!
It's always one of these three things: A similar software with a stolen name I'm pretty sure Sony would frown upon some slacker coming along selling a PSx whatever. The official free DVD Shrink sold by someone else By pretending to sell the latest (non existant) version of DVD Shrink they actually trick people into buying access to their download servers where - as downloaders only then find out - they download the original free version of DVD Shrink.
The official free DVD Shrink code hidden under a fake GUI Some slacker who is too stupid and lazy to code his own stuff simply steals DVD Shrink and tries to slap on his own GUI to hide the fact he's using it. This is how DVD Shrink 2010 (and apparently DVD Shrink Gold 2011, see post below) worked (and probably newer installments of these kinda hacks). You can usually spot this by selecting the button labeled 'shrink a DVD including all titles and menus'. The black rectangle popping up after a few moments actually is DVD Shrink's preview window shining through the fake GUI. That is because dvdshrink was aware of such scams and took measures to prevent this from going unnoticed. Pressing ALT-PRINT and CTRL-V in a graphics tool of your choice reveals the underlying minimized window of the original DVD Shrink. You can also envoke the original GUI by starting an encode and pressing CTRL-ALT-DELETE.
In any case, some parasite is mooching off of dvdshrink's hard work and good reputation and just because he decided not to pursue those bastards personally does not mean they should be supported with your money. In fact, as an injured party you should file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Version 3.2.0.14 - 25 July 2004 - Added Quality Settings tab in the backup dialog, with option to enable AEC 'adaptive error compensation' algorithms. Updated to NeroSDK 1.05, which includes support for burning DVD-9 dual-layer media.
Added DVD-9 target size in preferences window. Removed 'burn with DVD Decrypter' checkbox and replaced with a selectable backup target. Added burn with CopyToDVD as a backup target, this appears if CopyToDVD is installed. Added automatic support for splitting ISO files if they are saved to a FAT32 partition. In this case a.MDS file is also output which can be burned with DVD Decrypter and mounted by Daemon Tools. MDS files can additionally be opened with DVD Shrink from the 'Open Disc Image.'
Added support for replacing a title with a custom image. A default image from Guy Incognito is installed. Added 'InstallPath', 'InstallApp' and 'InstallHelp' keys to the DVD Shrink registry. Added 'March by ZeF69' toolbar.
Fixed bug where Panscan and Letterbox subpicture streams could be erroneously discarded in some circumstances. Fixed bug if volume label exceeded 32 characters. If you have problems installing or setting up DVDShrink, you may find help in our. Please, click on the button below to make any donation with a credit card account: Many Thanks!