Best dvd ripping software on Reddit

52 reviews from r/apple, r/AskReddit, r/buildapc and 4 more subreddits

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#1

Handbrake

4.7
(18)
"Handbrake used to be the go to. It was free."
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"Handbrake is the definitive tool. It can apply DeCSS - and then convert of MP4/h264."
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"Handbrake works well for me."
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"Handbrake effectively bypasses encryption with the help of VLC."
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"Handbrake"
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"I like Handbrake."
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"Handbrake"
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"Handbrake should take care of you."
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"Handbrake is perfect for everyday use, all day and all night."
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"Handbrake's worked well for me."
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#2

MakeMKV

4.3
(3)
"MakeMKV"
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"Makemkv works well for ripping blu-ray disks."
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"MakeMKV is free and simple to use, especially if Handbrake isn't working."
#3

DVDFab

4.0
(3)
"I have had a pretty good time with DVDFab HD Decrypter which is free"
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"My go to software is DVDfab."
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"DVDFab is pretty good"
#4

Mac DVD Ripper Pro

3.3
(3)
"Great for dealing with complicated DVDs and has a built-in player."
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"MacDVD Ripper Pro works well and has a few more options."
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"Not free (but you get 5 free rips to try it out)."
#5

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."
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"It can get around copy protections and yields an uncompressed, exact copy of the DVD."
#6

RipIt

4.5
(2)
"Rip it is the best program for getting around copy protection. It is about 99% successful."
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"- DVD Ripping - Ripit"
#7

Intel

3.5
(2)
"I absolutely love Handbrake for ripping DVDs with multiple audio tracks!"
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"If the i5 2500k isn't enough, I definitely can't go with the i3 2100."
#8

MPEG Streamclip

5.0
(1)
"MPEG streamclip is my go-to. free -- for MAC or windblows"
#9

VideoLAN

5.0
(1)
"Handbrake is a great tool, and VLC is essential for its functionality."
#10

iVi

5.0
(1)
"I like iVi Pro, much more user-friendly than Handbrake. It handles everything: ripping, meta-data, iTunes import."
#11

AppGeeker

5.0
(1)
"AppGeeker is simple to use for ripping DVDs to AVI, allowing file size adjustments and format options."
#12

DumboFab

5.0
(1)
"The simple interface and the clear guide help me rip the movie DVD easily."
#13

MacRumors

5.0
(1)
"This post on MacRumors has been a godsend. So helpful and easy to do!"
#14

DVDShrink

5.0
(1)
"It's small, free, allows you to only select the parts you want."
#15

AnyDVD

4.0
(1)
"AnyDVD works for me when all others fail."
#16

Slysoft

4.0
(1)
"Slysoft"
#17

Fairmount

4.0
(1)
"Fairmount + Handbrake."
#18

MacX DVD Ripper

4.0
(1)
"MacX DVD Ripper"
#19

DVDFab Passkey

4.0
(1)
"DVDFab Passkey is effective for decrypting DVDs."
#20

DVD Shrink

4.0
(1)
"DVD Shrink is reliable for ripping DVDs."
#21

RipIt4Me

4.0
(1)
"RipIt4Me has received good reviews for ripping DVDs."
#22

Alcohol 120%

4.0
(1)
"I think I've been using Alcohol 120% with AnyDVD running in the background."
#23

Apollo

3.0
(1)
"If you can still download it: apollo."
#24

libdvdcss

3.0
(1)
"Libdvdcss"
#25

metaZ

3.0
(1)
"If you want to download the meta data you can also use metaZ."
#26

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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