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How to Extract an ISO From a DVD to a File

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A DVD can be saved as a digital ISO file on the computer's hard drive.

An ISO file is a complete representation of the video found on an entire DVD. To extract the video from a homemade DVD and save it on a hard drive as an ISO file, use a PC disc-copy program. There are a number of these programs--the majority being free of charge--which can copy a DVD and save it as an ISO file. The programs all work in a similar manner that does not require computer expertise. Neither the DVD or the computer will be negatively affected by extracting the contents as an ISO file.

Instructions

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      Download a PC disc-copy program to the desktop--for example, the free ISO Create Wizard, the Free ISO Grabber or Free ISO Creator (see Resources). Double-click the file once it has downloaded to start the installation. Follow the commands on the screen to finish the installation. Restart the PC once the installation is over.

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      Eject the DVD drive's disc tray. Place the homemade DVD on the tray and close the tray.

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      Launch the PC disc-copy program by selecting its name from the "Start" > "All Applications" pop-up menu.

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      Select the DVD drive from the "Devices" or "Source" drop-down menu on the program's main screen.

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      Click the "Browse" button next to the "Destination" or "Output" tab on the program's main screen. Select "Desktop" from the "Locations" drop-down menu in the center of the window that appears. Click the "OK" button at the bottom of the window.

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      Select "ISO" from the "File type" or "Format" drop-down menu on the program's main screen.

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      Click the "Convert" or "Start" button at the bottom of the program's main screen. Wait as a copy progress bar appears in a window on top of the screen, fills in from left to right and then disappears.

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      Quit the PC disc-copy program. Eject the disc tray. Remove the DVD and close the tray.

Tips & Warnings

  • Copyrighted DVDs can not be copied with PC disc-copy programs that turn the contents into an ISO file.

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