Dvd Ripping Software reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 217 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Dvd Ripping Software brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Piracy, r/apple, r/DataHoarder, r/software, r/homelab. Top-rated brands include MakeMKV (4.8/5), Handbrake (4.4/5), DVDFab (4.1/5).
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Reviews217
Subreddits26
Posts47
Brands51
Products16
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#1
MakeMKV
4.8
(60)
"I’ve ripped 7 TB of discs with MakeMKV."
"MakeMKV, and it's not even close."
"MakeMKV. Yes."
"MakeMKV. Afaik the license is for free and must be searched in their forums."
"I use makemkv and an LG WH16NS60 drive."
"Makemkv if it fails on the DRM."
"MakeMKV"
"MakeMKV while in beta is free and use the beta key to register it."
"MakeMKV"
"MakeMKV can do both encrypted and decrypted 1:1 copies of DVDs, Blu-Rays, 3D Blu-Rays and 4k Blu-Rays."
#2
Handbrake
4.4
(48)
"Handbrake used to be the go to. It was free."
"Handbrake takes a bit of research and tweaking, but once set up it makes amazing quality videos."
"Handbrake is the top and free choice."
"Handbrake, hands down."
"Handbrake is the definitive tool. It can apply DeCSS - and then convert of MP4/h264."
"Handbrake works well for me."
"Handbrake is really good and easy to use."
"Handbrake. Free to use, very powerful, fairly easy too"
"Handbreak is great for this kind of things."
"Handbrake effectively bypasses encryption with the help of VLC."
#3
DVDFab
4.1
(18)
"DVDFab 12 is able to remove DVD copy protection from newly released discs and then copy or rip them."
"Dvdfab to do a 1:1 unecrypted dump to disk."
"I have been using DVDFab for many years. They regularly update it."
"DVDfab is an amazing choice."
"For discs with strange mastering or encryption, and/or if you want to create disc images (e.g. ISOs or VOBs), then DVDFab."
"Dvdfab rips it untouched."
"I use dvdfab or dvddecrypter, when one of those fails the other doesn’t"
"I was using Dvdfab. It's kinda good, tried also dvd with protection. I really like it, you can give it a try if you want."
"DvdFab"
"To rip as ISO, download the latest DVDFab trial. The DVD ripping portion remains functional after the trial."
#4
DVD Decrypter
4.2
(13)
"DVD decrypter is the OG + it is free"
"Dvd decypter works great still as they can't change the dvd encryption keys"
"I still love me some DVD Decrypter."
"I still use decrypter"
"I use dvdfab or dvddecrypter, when one of those fails the other doesn’t"
"Dvd decryper still works mainly because the dvd encryption can't be changed"
"I've had DVD Decrypter since forever."
"I have been using DVD decrypter with good results."
"I used this back in the day to rip Netflix DVD's."
"I've used DVD Decrypter in the past to rip dvds then handbrake to encode them."
#5
AnyDVD
4.4
(10)
"If you want perfect copy then anydvd, if you just want watchable copy, then makemkv."
"AnyDVD is the way to go."
"Check out AnyDVD."
"I use AnyDVD + Nero Recode."
"AnyDVD has a very user friendly UI thought, and it can create entire image backups."
"AFAIK AnyDVD is still being updated."
"AnyDVD + CloneDVD"
"AnyDVD can remove the protection so you can rip it."
"I really like how AnyDVD operates transparently in the background. I can also rip to ISO or disk format."
"AnyDVD works for me when all others fail."
#6
MakeMKV + Handbrake
4.0
(4)
"MakeMKV + Handbrake"
"Handbrake does not decode encrypted media. Use MakeMKV first, then use Handbrake."
"MakeMKV to rip the discs. Handbrake to transcode them into a format that isn't stupid (like h.264)."
"MakeMKV and Handbrake"
#7
RipIt
4.7
(3)
"I prefer RipIt for its ease of use."
"Rip it is the best program for getting around copy protection. It is about 99% successful."
"- DVD Ripping - Ripit"
#8
DVD Shrink
4.0
(3)
"Can also vouch for DVD shrink works well too."
"DVD Shrink is reliable for ripping DVDs."
"I'm pretty happy with DVD Shrink."
#9
MacX DVD Ripper
4.0
(3)
"MacX is what I use and when it fails makemkv always works."
"The paid MacX dvd ripper pro is solid."
"MacX DVD Ripper"
#10
Wonderfox
4.0
(3)
"Wonderfox is good if all you want is to rip Dvds, nice interface and fast speed."
"It looks like a very good option if you need to do a lot of discs https://github.com/rix1337/docker-ripper"
"Wonderfox DVD ripper, better the makemkv and handbrake combination to rip protected DVDs to all mainstream formats."
#11
Mac DVD Ripper Pro
3.3
(3)
"Great for dealing with complicated DVDs and has a built-in player."
"MacDVD Ripper Pro works well and has a few more options."
"Not free (but you get 5 free rips to try it out)."
#12
EaseFab DVD Ripper
5.0
(2)
"EaseFab's DVD Ripper to rip my DVD discs into a format playable by my iphone 6s and iTunes. It works very well and I haven't really had any problems."
"EaseFab DVD Ripper these past several months. It only costs $27.96, output quality is excellent. Plus, it's very easy to use and fast."
#13
Apple
5.0
(2)
"I use Disk Utility that comes with the Mac to make a full disk ISO then play back using Plex or Xbmx. I like this option because it grabs the whole DVD. Menus subtitles commentary."
"It can get around copy protections and yields an uncompressed, exact copy of the DVD."
#14
DumboFab
5.0
(2)
"The simple interface and the clear guide help me rip the movie DVD easily."
"DumboFab DVD Ripper is the one that actually worked. With a user friendly UI and lots of options in the menus this is by far the best ripper of them all."
#15
Nero
3.0
(3)
"Nero"
"Nero or nothing"
"Nero 🤣"
#16
Pavtube
4.0
(2)
"Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate more functional and rip them directly."
"A professional app Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate is strongly recommended, for converting Sony HandyCam DVD-Rs to mp4 directly."
#17
DVDFab Passkey
4.0
(2)
"Big ups for dvdfab, pass key has been my go to for making protection free iso dumps."
"DVDFab Passkey is effective for decrypting DVDs."
#18
ImgBurn
3.5
(2)
"ImgBurn, then store as iso."
"Try ImgBurn. On second thought, imgburn seems to bundle junk into their installer."
#19
Intel
3.5
(2)
"I absolutely love Handbrake for ripping DVDs with multiple audio tracks!"
"If the i5 2500k isn't enough, I definitely can't go with the i3 2100."
#20
MPEG Streamclip
5.0
(1)
"MPEG streamclip is my go-to. free -- for MAC or windblows"
#21
VideoLAN
5.0
(1)
"Handbrake is a great tool, and VLC is essential for its functionality."
#22
iVi
5.0
(1)
"I like iVi Pro, much more user-friendly than Handbrake. It handles everything: ripping, meta-data, iTunes import."
#23
AppGeeker
5.0
(1)
"AppGeeker is simple to use for ripping DVDs to AVI, allowing file size adjustments and format options."
#24
MacRumors
5.0
(1)
"This post on MacRumors has been a godsend. So helpful and easy to do!"
#25
DVDShrink
5.0
(1)
"It's small, free, allows you to only select the parts you want."
#26
DVDFab Platinum
5.0
(1)
"DVDFab Platinum will rip to any format in one go."
#27
WinX
4.0
(1)
"WinX DVD Ripper Platinum"
#28
EaseFab
4.0
(1)
"EaseFab's Blu-ray Ripper for ripping and backing up my DVD and Blu-ray collection. It's easy, fast and the output video quality is excellent."
#29
DVD Styler
4.0
(1)
"I'm now using DVDstyler and it works great."
#30
Magic DVD Ripper
4.0
(1)
"I like Magic DVD Ripper and Magic DVD Copier."
#31
DumboFab DVD Ripper
4.0
(1)
"I've tried DumboFab DVD ripper, yes, much much better!"
#32
iVI Pro
4.0
(1)
"I found iVI Pro to be the best software."
#33
Slysoft
4.0
(1)
"Slysoft"
#34
Fairmount
4.0
(1)
"Fairmount + Handbrake."
#35
RipIt4Me
4.0
(1)
"RipIt4Me has received good reviews for ripping DVDs."
#36
Alcohol 120%
4.0
(1)
"I think I've been using Alcohol 120% with AnyDVD running in the background."
#37
WinCDEmu
4.0
(1)
"WinCDEmu can create ISO files as well as mount them. It's free and open source, too."
#38
WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro
4.0
(1)
"I personally like Wonderfox DVD Ripper Pro... it is on sale currently for $29.99"
#39
DVDFab Free Decryptor
4.0
(1)
"I remember using DVDFab free decryptor for those certain dvds back then."
#40
WinX DVD Ripper Platinum
4.0
(1)
"I did buy winx DVD ripper platinum because I wanted to try a software solution that could give me the abillity to copy a whole disc to iso.so far so good."
#41
WinX DVD Ripper
4.0
(1)
"WinX DVD Ripper is a good choice."
#42
Freemake Video Converter
4.0
(1)
"Second for freemake video converter"
#43
DVDFab DVD Ripper
4.0
(1)
"Yeah it's about 50 bucks if you don't like torrenting."
#44
BDHero
4.0
(1)
"There's a great free open source alternative called BDHero."
#45
HitPaw
4.0
(1)
"[HitPaw](https://www.hitpaw.com/video-converter.html)'s not bad. It's in the toolbox."
#46
Apollo
3.0
(1)
"If you can still download it: apollo."
#47
libdvdcss
3.0
(1)
"Libdvdcss"
#48
metaZ
3.0
(1)
"If you want to download the meta data you can also use metaZ."
#49
DVDxCopy
3.0
(1)
"I used to use dvdxcopy back in the day.. upvote this lol"
#50
VLC
3.0
(1)
"If your looking for a basic DVD ripper than look no further than VLC."
#51
Mac the Ripper
2.0
(1)
"Mac the ripper is an old program and doesn't install on anything about 10.5."
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