Looking for DVD ripper software!

Jenelia · Feb 28, 2008, 10:30 PM

Hi guys,
I am looking for the fast and easy to use DVD ripping software, which can provide high speed with excellent quality. I am facing storage problem in my system, as DVD format movies are large files which use a lot of space in hard drive. Any help will be highly appreciated.
Thanks a lot!

SkyBell · Feb 28, 2008, 10:37 PM

Google "MacTheRipper" without quotes.

Or alternatively, "Handbrake".

merrymoon · Feb 28, 2008, 10:37 PM

handbrake.

http://handbrake.fr/

I'm sure most users here will agree that it's the best for mac.

SkyBell · Feb 28, 2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merrymoon

handbrake.

http://handbrake.fr/

I'm sure most users here will agree that it's the best for mac.

I actually prefer ripping with MtR and then converting it with Handbrake.

That's just me though.

abijnk · Feb 29, 2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassie

I actually prefer ripping with MtR and then converting it with Handbrake.

That's just me though.

I'll second that method.

As for storage, external hard drives are cheap and easy.

bzollinger · Feb 29, 2008, 02:25 PM

the ripper is what works for me, good luck!

bigbadnewill · Feb 29, 2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassie

I actually prefer ripping with MtR and then converting it with Handbrake.

That's just me though.

I'm not disagreeing with you at all, but why do you prefer mactheripper to rip it when handbrake can do it all in one?

(I'm always trying to learn, so not being a knob)

Mr.Noisy · Mar 24, 2008, 09:37 PM

Handbrake

nice and simple

TheStu · Mar 24, 2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbadnewill

I'm not disagreeing with you at all, but why do you prefer mactheripper to rip it when handbrake can do it all in one?

(I'm always trying to learn, so not being a knob)

At times it is preferable since some DVDs include encryption that Handbrake cannot get through.

Also, if you have gobs of hard drive space, you can then keep the full quality rips from MtR to create backup copies of your DVDs.

TravisReynolds · Mar 24, 2008, 10:56 PM

Everyone's saying HandBrake and there basically right, that is the best in my opinion

pkoch1 · Mar 24, 2008, 11:01 PM

I use both MacTheRipper and Handbrake also.

Reason being, both rips take about the same time on my computer, so i can just rip 2 dvds at once using MTR, then while im converting with HandBrake, I can rip 2 more dvds at the same time (god bless dual superdrives). Lather, Rinse, Repeat. That way I get 2 dvds done every 20 minutes or so. Then I open them up with MetaX, get most of the tagging info straight from there, but get a high quality poster from impawards.com. It gives me something to do during the 20 minutes of downtime.

EDIT: and MacTheRipper bypasses some copy protection like was said earlier

techguy40 · Mar 24, 2008, 11:18 PM

Will mactheripper tell you if it can't copy a dvd because of copy protection?

pkoch1 · Mar 24, 2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techguy40

Will mactheripper tell you if it can't copy a dvd because of copy protection?

I've never come across a DVD that it couldn't copy. It's very good at all sorts of copy protection, but it crashes sometimes, so maybe that's when there is copy protection it can't handle?

Abstract · Mar 24, 2008, 11:24 PM

Handbrake is simpler and involves 1 step to rip a DVD and convert it to a file you like. You can just do it, and leave. When you come back, it'll be finished.

MTR + Handbrake is 2 steps, but it's also faster overall.

iNelson · Mar 24, 2008, 11:50 PM

I have to say that MTR is very easy to use. It gives you a nice video_ts file that is easy to store, play from DVD player, burn from toast or make smaller versions (like for iPod) with handbrake.

I have come across a few DVD's that could not be copied with MTR for who knows what reason. (I had version 2.6.6).

By only using Handbrake you are limited to the file you choose to make in the moment.

pkoch1 · Mar 24, 2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNelson

I have to say that MTR is very easy to use. It gives you a nice video_ts file that is easy to store, play from DVD player, burn from toast or make smaller versions (like for iPod) with handbrake.

I have come across a few DVD's that could not be copied with MTR for who knows what reason. (I had version 2.6.6).

By only using Handbrake you are limited to the file you choose to make in the moment.

Yeah, and you have access to special features, etc.

chrono1081 · Mar 25, 2008, 03:02 AM

Even though this isnt my thread I got some good info out of it. Thanks for the advice guys

I too am in a situation of the original poster. I have plenty of DVD movies that I keep on a computer thats hooked to my projector in my entertainment room so I can just click the movie I want to watch. (A big setup for someone who rarely watches movies even though I buy them like crazy)

I dont like to use the dvd disks themselves because not only do they get scratched and skip but careless people who come in my house root through them and lose them, or borrow and never return them, etc. Having them on the computer is a lot better alternative. When I get a new movie, its off to be ripped to the computer, then it goes in my locked dvd cabinet and never sees daylight again.

winty03 · Mar 25, 2008, 09:00 AM

MTR keeps the DVD in its native quality, no down grading or shrinking (more storage space required). Also I had been running the 2.6.6 version of MTR but was running into many new DVD that would not rip because of copy protection, which the companies purposely write bad sectors to the disc which 2.6.6 couldn't deal with. With a donation to MTR I received 3.0 and it works flawlessly. If your looking to rip a DVD with less space/quality handbrake is the program for you. You can rip and convert it all in one, set into many formats and or .mp4 for playing in itunes. But I like keeping it in the native format using MTR 3.0 and using DVD player pointing it to the ts-video folder and your off and running. After kids destroy the DVD all I need to do is reburn MTR backup and I have the movie again!

keysersoze · Apr 1, 2008, 01:50 PM

Does MTR 2.6.6 work with Leopard?

yeroen · Apr 1, 2008, 01:53 PM

What if the OP is a narc from the MPAA?

brand · Apr 1, 2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeroen

What if the OP is a narc from the MPAA?

Then I'm sure they already know about MacTheRipper and Handbrake.

pkoch1 · Apr 1, 2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keysersoze

Does MTR 2.6.6 work with Leopard?

Yes!

yeroen · Apr 1, 2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keysersoze

Does MTR 2.6.6 work with Leopard?

It works with Leopard, it just doesn't work with a lot of DVDs, especially newer ones with ARccOS protection and the like.

It's high time to upgrade to the latest version: 3.014m.

logana · Apr 1, 2008, 04:40 PM

Another vote for mactheripper - highly recommended

You really need the latest version - 2.6.6 must be about 2 or 3 years old now and dvd protection has come a long way in that time.

keysersoze · Apr 1, 2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeroen

It's high time to upgrade to the latest version: 3.014m.

OK, I give up. How do I get this version? Become a forum member or something?

Feb 28, 2008, 10:30 PM	#1
Jenelia macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2008	Looking for DVD ripper software! Hi guys, I am looking for the fast and easy to use DVD ripping software, which can provide high speed with excellent quality. I am facing storage problem in my system, as DVD format movies are large files which use a lot of space in hard drive. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot!
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Feb 28, 2008, 10:37 PM	#2
SkyBell macrumors 603 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas	Google "MacTheRipper" without quotes. Or alternatively, "Handbrake". __________________ MR's PowerPC Fangirl eMac 1.42 GHz - 10.4.11 Pink iPod mini 2G 4 GB R.I.P Apple Computer, 1976-2007
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Feb 29, 2008, 02:25 PM	#6
bzollinger macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2005	the ripper is what works for me, good luck! __________________ 2010 MacPro 3.2GHz Quad \| 16GB RAM \| 2TB+1TB \| RAID1 \| 128GB OWC SSD \| Canon 5D MKIII \|
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Mar 24, 2008, 09:37 PM	#8
Mr.Noisy macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK™	Handbrake nice and simple __________________ Nick Photographer, Dad, Scapegoat Gear List
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Mar 24, 2008, 10:56 PM	#10
TravisReynolds macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle	Everyone's saying HandBrake and there basically right, that is the best in my opinion __________________ 2 X 2.8GHz Mac Pro with 4GB Ram Mac Blog // My Mac Blog
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Feb 28, 2008, 10:37 PM	#3
merrymoon macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2006	handbrake. http://handbrake.fr/ I'm sure most users here will agree that it's the best for mac.
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Mar 24, 2008, 11:01 PM	#11
pkoch1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston	I use both MacTheRipper and Handbrake also. Reason being, both rips take about the same time on my computer, so i can just rip 2 dvds at once using MTR, then while im converting with HandBrake, I can rip 2 more dvds at the same time (god bless dual superdrives). Lather, Rinse, Repeat. That way I get 2 dvds done every 20 minutes or so. Then I open them up with MetaX, get most of the tagging info straight from there, but get a high quality poster from impawards.com. It gives me something to do during the 20 minutes of downtime. EDIT: and MacTheRipper bypasses some copy protection like was said earlier __________________ 2009 Mac Pro 2.26GHz Mactopus
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Mar 24, 2008, 11:18 PM	#12
techguy40 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2008	Will mactheripper tell you if it can't copy a dvd because of copy protection?
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Mar 24, 2008, 11:24 PM	#14
Abstract macrumors G3 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location Location	Handbrake is simpler and involves 1 step to rip a DVD and convert it to a file you like. You can just do it, and leave. When you come back, it'll be finished. MTR + Handbrake is 2 steps, but it's also faster overall. __________________ "Hard? It's supposed to be hard. Hard is what makes it great!" - Tom Hanks.
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Mar 24, 2008, 11:50 PM	#15
iNelson macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2008	I have to say that MTR is very easy to use. It gives you a nice video_ts file that is easy to store, play from DVD player, burn from toast or make smaller versions (like for iPod) with handbrake. I have come across a few DVD's that could not be copied with MTR for who knows what reason. (I had version 2.6.6). By only using Handbrake you are limited to the file you choose to make in the moment. __________________
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Mar 25, 2008, 03:02 AM	#17
chrono1081 macrumors 603 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Isla Nublar	Even though this isnt my thread I got some good info out of it. Thanks for the advice guys I too am in a situation of the original poster. I have plenty of DVD movies that I keep on a computer thats hooked to my projector in my entertainment room so I can just click the movie I want to watch. (A big setup for someone who rarely watches movies even though I buy them like crazy) I dont like to use the dvd disks themselves because not only do they get scratched and skip but careless people who come in my house root through them and lose them, or borrow and never return them, etc. Having them on the computer is a lot better alternative. When I get a new movie, its off to be ripped to the computer, then it goes in my locked dvd cabinet and never sees daylight again.
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Mar 25, 2008, 09:00 AM	#18
winty03 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008	MTR keeps the DVD in its native quality, no down grading or shrinking (more storage space required). Also I had been running the 2.6.6 version of MTR but was running into many new DVD that would not rip because of copy protection, which the companies purposely write bad sectors to the disc which 2.6.6 couldn't deal with. With a donation to MTR I received 3.0 and it works flawlessly. If your looking to rip a DVD with less space/quality handbrake is the program for you. You can rip and convert it all in one, set into many formats and or .mp4 for playing in itunes. But I like keeping it in the native format using MTR 3.0 and using DVD player pointing it to the ts-video folder and your off and running. After kids destroy the DVD all I need to do is reburn MTR backup and I have the movie again!
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Apr 1, 2008, 01:50 PM	#19
keysersoze macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH	Does MTR 2.6.6 work with Leopard? __________________ i love brits
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Apr 1, 2008, 01:53 PM	#20
yeroen macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA	What if the OP is a narc from the MPAA? __________________ all Jarvis, all the time
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Apr 1, 2008, 04:40 PM	#24
logana macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Scotland	Another vote for mactheripper - highly recommended You really need the latest version - 2.6.6 must be about 2 or 3 years old now and dvd protection has come a long way in that time.
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