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Introduction

While a CD ripper is commonly used for copying raw digital audio from a CD to a file encoded in mp3 or other audio formats, a DVD ripper is usually used for copying the audio and video content of a DVD to a file encoded in mp4, mpg or other video formats. The ripped file saves in a hard disk or other media device for further editing, backup, sharing or playback without the need to load a DVD.

If you have a collection of DVD movies or music videos and want to extract a chapter or make a full backup copy from a DVD to a video file in selected format, these are the free DVD rippers you might be looking for.
Discussion

HandBrakeHandBrake is a good choice. It is an open source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded DVD ripper or video transcoder, available for Windows, Linux or MacOS X. The program has a relatively small file size for all the features that it offers.

Despite the slow speeds it transcodes at using the CPU to do the job, the transcoded video is surprisingly good quality for the amount of time it takes to rip. However, if you have a graphics driver installed that supports Open GL, it will take a rather small fraction of time to transcode the content.

The latest version 0.9.3 integrates the latest improvements to the H.264 encoding library with enhanced picture quality, speed optimizations and supports better control over multiple audio tracks.

The program supports output formats including mp4, m4v, mkv, avi and ogm.

DVD ShrinkAnother alternative is DVD Shrink . The program isn't designed specifically for ripping but also for shrinking DVDs. It doesn't offer as many features as HandBrake, but it's just as easy to 'rip' video from a DVD.

It is slightly confusing to use the program to start off with as there isn't a rip button. Rather, you click the 'back up' button and then it will bring up a prompt asking you where to save the files on the DVD. After that you just click OK and off it goes ripping the files to your hard disk.

DVD Shrink offers built-in decryption algorithms and shrinking the content from your original DVD to fit into a single recordable DVD-R or CD-R disk by re-authoring and/or re-encoding. On the downside, this program is no more supported by the developer.

Other freeware products to be reviewed:

  • Format Factory is not only a multifunctional media converter, but also a dvd ripper.
  • FreeStar Free DVD Ripper, rips DVDs to VCD, SVCD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, DivX, and XviD formats.
  • WinX DVD Ripper (Free Version), rips the content of a DVD to computer hard disk drive and convert to popular video formats such as AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, FLV, MPEG1/2.
  • bitRipper allows you to back-up your DVD's as AVI files on the hard drive.
  • Free DVD MP3 Ripper, extracts audio from DVD, VCD/SVCD and MPEG (MPEG-1, MPEG-2) files into MP3.
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HandBrake    Rating 8 of 10
Pros   Good quality in transcoded video, supports multi-platform, small file size.
Cons   Slow speed in transcoding.
Developer Home Page   http://handbrake.fr/
Download link   http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php
File Size   6.4 MB   Version 0.9.3   License Type Open Source Freeware (includes program code)   Installation Requirements Windows XP/Vista/7, Linux, Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6
Info   The current version no longer works on Ubuntu due to a libgtk update but it will be resolved with the next release.

DVD Shrink    Rating 6 of 10
Pros   Ripping and Shrinking DVDs, built-in decryption algorithms.
Cons   The program is no longer supported by the developer.
Developer Home Page   Not available
Download link   http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/DVD-Shrink.shtml
File Size   1 MB   Version 3.2.0.15   License Type Unrestricted Freeware   Installation Requirements Windows
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#1Submitted by Anupam on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 19:16.

I believe there is a difference between DVD Decrypters and DVD Rippers?

I have tried DVD Decrypters and they copy the DVD structure onto the hard disk without any change in format. Whereas, DVD Rippers have the capability to convert the VOB files to some other video format.

Anupam

#2Submitted by Super2cool on Sun, 09/27/2009 - 03:56.

Please remember the difference between a DVD Ripper and a DVD Encoder.. as there is a big difference..

Handbrake is both a ripper and a encoder

DVD Shrink is a DVD Ripper

DVD Decrypter is a DVD Ripper

#3Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 20:02.

Here is another DVD ripping: http://www.free-star.org/free-dvd-ripper-freeware.html
In one day,someoane it will be to make a comparation .

#4Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 21:54.

Another is: Next Video Converter 2.8.0.Is in the same time:video convertor,rip DVD,Backup DVD,Youtube downloader.

#5Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 09:37.

I would suggest AutoGK 2.55. I have used it quite a long time, and it works great in quality rip, but just take a bit long time.

http://www.autogk.me.uk/

Program features support of:
- DVD/VOBs(unencrypted from hdd), MPEG2, MPEG1, transport streams (including multi-program ones) and AVI/DV input sources
- XviD or DivX(5/6) output formats
- AC3, DTS, PCM, MPA input audio tracks
- AC3, DTS, MPA, CBR/VBR MP3 output audio tracks
- two audio tracks in AVI
- external (vobsub) or internal (burnt-in) subtitles (with support of forced subs)
- HDTV input/output resolutions(upto 1920x***) and frame rates (50/60fps)
- automatic crop and resize based on compressibility of the source to achieve best results
- automatic detection of input source: PAL, NTSC, FILM, HYBRID
- automatic deinterlacer and IVTC
- automatic split into CD-sized chunks for main video and external subs

#6Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 13:56.

Bit Ripper is infected with:Dropper Hotbar it say Iorbit security 360.

#7Submitted by Anupam on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 15:40.

IObit Security 360 is in beta at the moment, and gives a lot of false positives. Best is to check with virus total, or MBAM/SAS.

Anupam Shriwatri

#8Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 16:38.

Format Factory can make ripping DVD.See on site.

#9Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/30/2009 - 13:01.

WinX Dvd Ripper from here: http://download.cnet.com/WinX-DVD-Ripper/3000-2194_4-10568870.html?tag=m...

#10Submitted by Anupam on Thu, 07/30/2009 - 13:10.

The main site is www.winxdvd.com

Anupam Shriwatri

#11Submitted by Jojoyee on Sat, 06/27/2009 - 01:01.

For ripping audio only from DVD, try Free DVD MP3 Ripper.

#12Submitted by Arithmomaniac on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 01:02.

If you're looking for a running start, try "Five Best DVD Ripping Tools" or the DVD Ripping tag on Lifehacker.

Among their faves (for Windows):

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