Jul292012

What is the best free DVD copy software?

Jeremy DeLong asks:

Trying to copy some DVDs and not having any luck. Just trying to find the best free software to do it.


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Osama Javaid

July 29, 2012

there is no such thing for copying, just use copy and paste.

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DalSan

July 29, 2012

Depending on your needs, and which dvd’s they are, you could use DVDCatalyst for portable device formats but does not handle Disney cartoons properly, HandBrake which has been around for many years, WinXDVD (and if you go to MajorGeeks’ Facebook fan page now, you can get a free key to the Platinum edition), DVDFab, DVD Shrink which can reduce the size of the dvd while keeping all features available on the dvd, etc. For more information and download links on the popular ones, and most that I have mentioned, you can go here: http://www.top5freeware.com/top-5-free-dvd-ripper-software

With all the different types of copy protection, one program may not be able to copy what another one does, so getting a few would be recommended. I have used most of the ones listed, and came across problems with a few dvd’s, but overall have had good experiences and quality. For better compatibility and better ability to get around the copy protections, purchasing a good dvd ripper might be necessary. WinX DVD Ripper Platinum works well, and as I said, you can get (win) a free key for the platinum edition for free, no strings attached and since they don’t have many people entering the contest right now, you probably will get the key, I would go the fan page of MajorGeeks on Facebook to get one. https://www.facebook.com/majorgeeksdotcom/app_121677374624060

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Elijah Swartz

July 30, 2012

DVD Shrink. If that isn’t working for you, you’ll need a program to decrypt it. If just one dvd has you stumped, download the trial of Slysoft AnyDVD. It’s probably the best solution out there and the trial lasts for 21 days. You can pretty much bet that AnyDVD will work for you. Best of luck.

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Elijah Swartz

July 30, 2012

DVD Shrink would be the best free option. If only one has you stumped, download Slysoft AnyDVD. It has a free 21 day trial and is probably the best solution out there. Give it a shot. I bet it’ll work.

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ferdinan Sitohang

July 30, 2012

Some DVD’s comes with a restriction access, so if you copy the DVD, it will display message or become corrupt. The other condition is when you just doing copy and paste from dvd you jsut get the list of the file in the dvd which is just a link file. If it is related to the first issue about copying restriction, i think there is not much software option for this. But if it not an issue of access restriction, just search in the google “grab DVD content”, and you will find of what you are looking for.

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Rajaa Chowdhury

July 30, 2012

The best freeware CD/DVD burning software. I have been using it for years, and it works like a charm. The download link is http://cdburnerxp.se/en/home .

Rajaa Chowdhury

CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include adware or similar malicious components.

Key Features

burn all kinds of discs
audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks
burn and create ISO files
data verification after burning process
create bootable discs
multi-language interface
bin/nrg → ISO converter, simple cover printing and much more!
Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/2008/Win7/Win8 (x86 / x64)

July 30, 2012
hg fhgjf

does not however simply copy DVD to DVD

November 20, 2012
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Alan Wade

July 30, 2012

DVD Shrink is by far your best option if you are having a problem burning films. Apart from the copy protection, a lot of films are burnt in dual layer which means they can be up to 8.6 gig in size. If you are trying to burn that to an ordinary DVD then obviously it wont go. DVD Shrink will compensate for the film size and allow you to cut out parts of the DVD that isnt needed like language files or trailers without any fuss at all. It will show you the compression ratio before you start for you to review.

If you want burning software for home movies and the like then there are a multitude of good free burning software available. Just Google ‘Best Free Burning Software’ to see what is available.

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Ruver

July 30, 2012

Hello everyone.

I agree with what Alan Wade wrote in the comment, and I add, Doom9 dot org is worth visiting this site, it will find many other interesting tools.
‘Decrypter by Doom9′

Best Regards
Ruver

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Oron

July 30, 2012

Jeremy, I assume you mean video DVDs (as in the things you can watch on the telly). Most of them are copy protected by one or two mechanisms. If your DVDs are not, you should be able to use DVD Shrink.

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Janeesh VJ

July 31, 2012

nero

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Reý Aetar

July 31, 2012

just simply copy the entire dvd content and paste it to where ever you want then play using vlc

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Liam Narozanick

July 31, 2012

Handbrake! It’s what everyone uses to burn/rip the highest quality DVD’s, it works incredibly well and has massive amounts of options.

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Ger

August 1, 2012

Magic DVD Ripper, Rips DVD’s from disk or file to 700MB

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Jonas Nordgren

August 5, 2012

daemon tools
freemake video converter

Tug Ricks

Freemake is awesome. It’s easy to use, and does a pretty good job. Oh, and it’s 100% free.

August 9, 2012
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Christopher Harlan

August 7, 2012

I highly recommend using Imgburn. Its the greatest free CD/DVD Burning/Copy/Compiling software for Windows EVER!

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the profiesto ..

August 7, 2012

Neroburnlite,roxio burner….

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carey lili

August 8, 2012

DVDSmith Movie Backup is a freeware, http://www.dvdsmith.com/dvdsmith-movie-backup.html Windows version and Mac version are available for downloading. It enables users to backup DVD on hard drive as DVD Folder. Can not say it is the best of all DVD copy freeware but it is a pretty good backup software.

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Tony Batty

August 25, 2012

Elijah has hit the nail in the head, DVD Shrink is what I would recommend for you and it also allows you to remove, unwanted extras from the DVD you are ripping.

http://www.dvdshrink.org/

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david c

September 2, 2012

dvdfab is what I use, it comes with a 30 day free trial. Very easy to use, many different programs for different copies/transfers and tech support. dvdfab.com

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Allen Smiths

November 10, 2012

Hi to all!
WinX DVD Ripper is the best one in my view and, use it regularly.
you can also use DVDShrink, HandBreak, Format Factory and, DVDFab HD Decrypter. They are excellent application to copy DVDs. You can find reviews of these software here: http://bikkimalla.com.np/top-5-best-free-dvd-ripper-software-for-windows/

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Sreekanth Stern

November 30, 2012

http://www.burnmyfiles.com Choose your format and download the Burner from this site .

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Guru

February 6, 2013

Try DVD Shrink for a good free software and will do about 75% of all movies.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_dvdshrink/

DVD Cloner seems to work pretty good as well.

http://www.dvd-cloner.com/download.html

Nero for everything else.

Enjoy,
Guru