Viewing Ripped DVDs on MacBook Pro

[Glenikins]

Hi there,

I'm a new Mac user (delighted with my new MacBook Pro). I have in the past ripped my DVD collection onto my PC using the Windows DVDFab software. Yesterday I decided to watch a movie on my Mac but was unable to find an application on the laptop that recognised the files (a VIDEO_TS folder with a number of .VOB files).

I don't want to have to rip my collection again so is there a straightforward way of viewing these movies on my Mac? Ideally with the standard software that came with the machine, failing that with a free app or add-on, or finally a commercial app?

I'd be grateful for any advice.

Glen

 

[AdrianK]

VLC can.

File > Open Disc > VIDEO_TS Folder

 

[CylonGlitch]

DVD Player can play them as well.

 

[Matthew9559]

I would go ahead and download VLC, you will never have to download another video player again!

 

[Glenikins]

VLC can.

File > Open Disc > VIDEO_TS Folder

Spot on, thanks. Works a treat.

 

[soundguy15]

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If you put the video_ts folder into another folder and add the extension ".dvdmedia" it will open up in DVD Player automatically when double clicked.

 

[Glenikins]

DVD Player can play them as well.

Thanks, just tried harder with DVD Player and yep, that works fine too. Now I have a choice as to which which software I use

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If you put the video_ts folder into another folder and add the extension ".dvdmedia" it will open up in DVD Player automatically when double clicked.

Great, that'll make it even easier. Thanks. I guess I've got a lot to learn about this new OS.

 

[soundguy15]

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If you have a large DVD collection you should check out Plex. It's a very nice "media center-esqe" app for Mac. Although I don't think it plays well with video_ts. That's why I made the switch to .mkv using MakeMKV (super easy and fast).