Suggestions for DVD Ripping/Backup Software

Adz81 on 10/09/2016 - 15:46

Hi All,

I have a bunch of DVD's that I'd like to rip/backup, so that I can play the DVD's from a HDD rather than using this disc. Thus allowing me to store the original DVD's in a matter that takes up much less space, such an envelope rather than a DVD case and not need to worry about the disc getting scratched.

Any suggestions on software? I've tried Handbrake and while it's easy as to use, I was hoping to get the file size smaller (rather than 6.6gb for 1 dvd).

Thanks.

Entertainment

Comments

  • Savas on 10/09/2016 - 15:50
    +2

    I am pretty pleased with Win X DVD Ripper

    • Adz81 on 10/09/2016 - 15:52
      +1

      Thanks Savas, what was the average ripping time and resulting file size?

      • Savas on 10/09/2016 - 15:58
        +1

        About 10 minutes and produces about 1 GB file

        Also sorry it is WinX DVD ripper

        • Adz81 on 10/09/2016 - 17:19
          +1

          Thanks, I'll take a look.

        • Adz81 on 10/09/2016 - 18:03
          +1

          Jeepers… easy as all get out to use, but it looks like it's going to be a 3 hour process for one dvd :O

        • Savas on 10/09/2016 - 21:30

          @Adz81: Hey how did it go? Did it work well?

        • Adz81 on 10/09/2016 - 21:52
          +1

          @Savas:
          Worked a treat, took a while, but well happy with the end result (down to 1.5th for a 2nd plus movie with excellent quality).:D
          Many thanks for the reccomendation.

        • Savas on 10/09/2016 - 21:54
          +1

          @Adz81: Thank you and well done on the post! :)

    • Slippery Fish on 10/09/2016 - 16:00
      +2

      Does it do dvd series also?

      • Savas on 10/09/2016 - 16:01
        +1

        You have to manually tick each video for series

  • stratbargain on 10/09/2016 - 16:18
    +2

    Handbrake has the option to reduce the size. It sounds like you haven't got it setup correctly.

    (Handbrake is probably the best available, and free. So I'd suggest working with it a bit more before giving up and trying something else)

  • Nugs on 10/09/2016 - 18:13

    DVD Shrink

  • Sage on 10/09/2016 - 22:10

    Handbrake is the best.
    I wish I found it earlier. It has deinterlacing as an option which is great, it also can rip the subtitles and it shows all of the separate videos so you can rip out the bonus features and everything.
    It's free too.

    Getting 6.6gb out of it doesn't make any sense to me.

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