What Is DVD Ripping?
A DVD has both video and audio on it in a special format suitable for playback. But it can also be placed into a computer and copied onto a hard drive. This requires using special software, and the process is called "ripping." And despite what the name implies, the DVD is not damaged in any way.
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History
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Free and retail ripping software has been available to use on both Macintosh and PC computers for some time now. Computer knowledge to use these programs is minimal thanks to automating, although some offer greater control if used manually.
Benefits
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A ripped DVD stored on a hard drive is free of any wear and tear of its physical counterpart. It can be viewed on the computer's monitor, and it can also now be copied onto a blank DVD for storage, or used to play in a stand-alone DVD player (while the original is kept safe).
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Considerations
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Those looking to rip a DVD should make sure there is enough room on the hard drive or DVD. If there is not enough room, the ripped disc will need to be compressed (either during the ripping process or as the copy is being made).
Warning
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Copyright laws prohibit copying a DVD even for personal use, although many owners of DVDs do so anyway.
Fun Fact
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Parents will find it helpful to rip a kids DVD. This allows it to be played on the computer or on a stand-alone DVD player from a copy. Both processes help avoid having to buy a new one due to the inevitability of the disc being damaged by fingerprints or food.
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