How to Rip DVD Disks
There are two main folders on your DVD that contain all of the information required to read and rip its contents: the Audio TS and Video TS folders. In order to rip your DVDs to different file formats, you will need to download a program from the Internet--since your computer does not come with adequate software. Among your options include AVS Video Converter, HandBrake, and Xilisoft--all of which can rip your DVDs to over a dozen different formats, depending on your needs. Please note that compressing DVD video may result in some loss of audio/visual quality.
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Instructions
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AVS Video Converter
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Download and install the latest version of AVS Video Converter. Agree to the licensing terms and launch the program.
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Insert your DVD into the computer. Click the upper "Browse..." button to direct AVS to the DVD drive you want copied. Select the DVD's "Video TS" folder and open in AVS.
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Click one of the export options at the top of the AVS menu. (You may edit the already selected AVS presets for your selection by pressing the arrow in the "Profile" field or by clicking "Edit Profile."
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Press the output file name "Browse..." button. Define a save location on your hard drive so you can locate your video later.
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Click the "Convert Now!" button to begin ripping your DVD.
HandBrake
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Launch your web browser and visit HandBrake's parent website. Download and install the latest version of the software. Agree to the terms of use and install.
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Insert the DVD into your computer and wait for HandBrake to recognize the disc. If it doesn't, click the "Source" button in the upper-right of your screen. Direct HandBrake to your DVD's contents and select the "Video TS" folder. Open the entire folder in HandBrake.
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Choose which chapters or tracks you want converted by using the "Title" drop down menus.
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Select the format you want your DVD copied to by choosing an output setting from the drop down format menu. For more specific presets, click the "Presets" button on the right side of your screen.
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Hit the "Browse..." destination button to select the hard drive or folder on your computer where you want to save the converted files. Click "Start" to begin the conversion.
Xilisoft
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Purchase the latest version of Xilisoft DVD Ripper Ultimate and download the program. Install, agree to the terms of use, and open.
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Choose the input DVD by choosing "Open DVD" from the "File" menu. Select the DVD's "Video TS" folder and open it in Xilisoft.
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Check off all the listed chapters in Xilisoft's main page you want to convert.
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Click "Profile" and choose your desired export format. (Check under the "Common Video" sub-menu for more general file types).
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Choose your video's save location on your computer by clicking the "Browse..." destination button and defining a file path.
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Click the "Start Ripping" button to begin converting your DVD.
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Tips & Warnings
Please allow several hours for conversions to complete.
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