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There are a number of free DVD rippers out there
However, the right ones will let you easily convert the disc's contents to a file that can be stored anywhere without having to worry about
The nature of free DVD rippers means that they belong to a segment of the software market riddled with malicious software
So it can be difficult to know which ones are legitimate.Lucky for you, we've done the hard work and sorted out the wheat from the chaff
to make sure to check intellectual property law in your country first before you rip thost DVDs
Much like CDs, there are no international copyright laws that cover free DVD rippers
For example, in 2014, UK copyright law was changed to legalize personal backups, but that decision was overturned by the High Court in
2015.HandBrakeFreemake Video ConverterMakeMKVDVDFab HD DecrypterWinX DVD Ripper Free EditionThe best DVD ripper right now is: WinX DVD
Ripper PlatinumIf you're interested in backing up your DVD collection and don't want to be held back by time restrictions or slow
processing, WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is the best tool we've tried
It isn't free, but you get a lot for your money, and can even handle discs that are encrypted, region-locked or unplayable
It can create videos files for playback on virtually any device too, with handy preset profiles so you can watch your favorite movies on a
phone or tablet.(Image credit: The HandBrake Team; Shutterstock)1
HandBrakeRip DVDs and convert videos to any formatOperating system: Windows, macOS, LinuxRips DVDs and converts video filesCan queue up
multiple conversionsIncludes ready-made presetsCan't handle DRMHandBrake is not only a free DVD ripper (or video transcoder, as it prefers
to be known) but also open source, so it's totally free in every sense of the word.More than a decade in the making, the software finally
By default there's no support for bypassing copy-protection, but this is something you can get around with a little research (bearing in
mind IP laws in your country).As with other programs, there are a number of presets ready for you to choose from, but you can also manually
tailor each ripping session if you prefer
If you're working with ISO images or disc folders, it's possible to queue up multiple encoding jobs to run consecutively to save having to
be around when each finishes
The sheer level of control makes HandBrake well worth a try.Read our full HandBrake review(Image credit: Freemake; Shutterstock)2
Freemake Video ConverterDVD ripping made easy, with step-by-step instructionsOperating system: WindowsClean, clear interfaceCan rip a whole
DVD or just partsReady made device profilesSome features require activationFreemake is a name synonymous with powerful, high quality
freeware, and Freemake Video Converter doesn't let the side down
Its free DVD ripper boasts a clean, clear interface is a joy to use, and you're never left feeling in any doubt about what you're meant to
do.Fire up the software, switch to the DVD section and choose your drive from the list
After disc analysis you'll need to indicate which of the video track you're interested in
You can even take things a step further and clip out segments of a video to rip rather than grabbing the whole thing
Shortcuts at the bottom of the screen provide access to popular output formats (AVI, MKV, device-specific formats); just make your
selection, hit 'Convert', and you're done.Unfortunately, although it doesn't contain extra bundled software, the latest version of Freemake
Video Converter adds a watermark to ripped videos
If you can live with that, it's one of the most convenient DVD rippers around.Read our full Freemake Video Converter review(Image credit:
GuinpinSoft Inc; Shutterstock)3
MakeMKVRip DVDs and Blu-rays without any awkward configurationOperating system: Windows, macOSExtremely easy to useFast DVD rippingWorks
more than a passing resemblance to DVD Decrypter
As well as handling DVDs, the program, is also capable of ripping Blu-ray discs, and the process works in exactly the same way in each case
(although it's worth noting that Blu-ray ripping is only be free while the program is in beta).The great thing about MakeMKV is that there
is so little to think about
Fire up the program, analyze your disc, choose which of the track you would like to rip, indicate where the output file should be saved, and
then hit the 'Make MKV' button
That's really all there is to it
DVDFab HD DecrypterLimited options, but handy if you need to rip a DVD in a hurryOperating system: WindowsRips DVDs and Blu-raysSave movies
in their original formatsFew customizable settingsOnly ripping component is freeDVDFab is an unusual case
The full DVDFab suite isn't free of charge, but its DVD ripping component is
remains free forever.The free portion is rather limited, allowing you to rip discs in Full Disc or Main Movie modes only
This means that the free version is nowhere near as versatile as the other programs we've covered here, but it still has its place.For
example, it can be useful if you want to extract the video files from a disc and maintain their original formats when transferring them to
You're then free to import the files into another program for further work if you want, or just use your favorite DVD software to watch the
videos without the need for a disc to be inserted.Read our full DVDFab HD Decrypter review(Image credit: Digiarty Software; Shutterstock)5
WinX DVD Ripper Free EditionNot only for movies, this DVD ripper can handle data discsOperating system: WindowsSuper fast DVD
rippingReady-made conversion profilesCan rip audio to MP3 formatConfusing marketingWhen you install the free version of WinX DVD Ripper,
you'll notice that it's actually the Platinum Edition in trial mode
This lacks a few of the features found in the premium version (mainly speed-related and a couple of specific DRM cracks), but you'll still
have a powerful DVD ripper on your hands that you can use indefinitely.WinX DVD Ripper can be used to rip directly from DVDs, but it also
works with ISO images, and folders of DVD files
These profiles help you to quickly output a video that's suitable for playback on specific mobile devices or, say, ideal for uploading to
FacebookYou can choose to rip the built-in subtitles or embed your own, and you can select which audio tracks should be included; it's all
beautifully simple and pleasingly fast
The software's confusing marketing might lead you to believe it can only rip five minutes of video, but after much research we can confirm
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