Many DVD collectors may run into the problem of sharing their DVD movies with friends and backing up DVD files on their computer hard drive. Here I want to share a method of copying and backing up DVDs using a free application. With this method, you can even copy protected DVDs.
The application that has the most complete functions is DVD Decrypter. It can rip DVD to DVD folder, ISO file and burn ISO files to blank DVD discs. The steps to use this software are:
Step 1: Import DVD Disc
Download the software from the website of DVD Decrypter and install it. Insert your DVD disc. If it is protected, the program will prompt a message stating the protection type (RC, RCE, CSS, CPPM etc.) of your DVD along with a list letting you select your region. You can just tick the right region and click OK.
Step 2: Rip ISO file
DVD Decrypter provides three output methods: File Mode, IFO Mode and ISO Mode. If you want to convert your movie to an ISO file, you can just select “ISO Mode –Read” and click the DVD icon to start the conversion process. See the figure below:
Tips:
1.ISO-Read: To convert your original DVD to ISO image file on your hard drive.
2.After conversion, what you get will be a protection-removed ISO file. You can use a virtual drive tool, say DAEMON Tools, to load the ISO file and view your movie on your computer.
Note: Because FAT32 does not support files that are bigger than 4GB, you have to do the following: Settings -] ISO Read Mode -] File Splitting -] Auto. Thus, big ISO files can be split automatically.
Step 3: Burn ISO to DVD
Insert a blank disc to your DVD drive (writable), select Mode-]ISO-Write. Then click the DVD icon, and the new protection-free DVD will be burned. See the figure below:
Tip: Select Test Mode, the program will simulate the burning process. You can refer to this process to correct the settings.
Note: The latest version of DVD Decrypter was released on June 7th, 2005 and the version number is Version 3.5.4.0 (final). It only supports Windows Server 2003 or below.
This method is worked out by myself, I really glad to share this with you people.
Probably this is not the easiest method, but I hope it can throw some light on how to copy DVDs.
And Let us share wise here.
Additional Tips:
1.File Mode, IFO Mode are often used to convert video and audio files. I will introduce them in another article about DVD Decrypter.
2.DVDShrink and Nero together can also help you get the job done. But Nero 8 alone will cost you $63.99.
3.For the info on how to convert regular video files to DVDs, you can refer to thisvideo to DVD guide.
4.There is another nice guide about how to make DVD copy on Mac.
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