10 Best DVD Rippers for Windows 10/11 and Mac in 2026 (Tested & Compared)

Looking for the best DVD ripper to digitize your DVD collection? A good DVD ripping tool can help you back up movies, TV shows, and home videos, save storage space, and convert DVD content into digital formats such as MP4 or MKV for easier playback on modern devices. As DVDs can become damaged over time and many newer computers no longer include a DVD drive, ripping DVDs to digital files is a practical way to preserve your collection.

But which DVD ripper actually works well in real-world use? We tested popular DVD ripping software on the same DVD source and compared their title detection, ripping speed, output, stability, and ease of use. Our tests also revealed some important differences that feature lists don't always show: some tools correctly identified the main title and completed the job in minutes, while others required manual title selection, failed to process the disc, produced unusable output, or crashed during conversion.

💡 Free vs. paid DVD rippers: Free DVD rippers can be excellent choices for basic DVD conversion, but they may have limitations when dealing with copy-protected discs, output formats, encoding options, or ease of use. Paid tools may offer broader DVD compatibility, faster workflows, and more convenient features. In this guide, we compare both free and paid options based on their features and our hands-on testing, so you can choose the best DVD ripper for your specific needs.

What to Look for in the Best DVD Ripper

If you have a collection of DVDs, ripping them to digital files can save time, space, and hassle. But how to choose a DVD ripper for conversion and backup? Here are some factors to consider:

• DVD compatibility: Can it read different types of DVDs, DVD folders, and ISO files, including discs with copy protection?
• Title detection: Can it correctly identify the main title, especially on DVDs with multiple titles or episodes of similar lengths?
• Ripping speed: How long does it take to analyze, process, and complete the rip?
• Output quality and formats: Can it preserve the original quality and output to useful formats such as MP4, MKV, MPG, or VOB?
• Ease of use: Does it automatically detect the right title, or do you need to manually select titles, audio tracks, and subtitles?
• Stability: Does the software complete the job without crashes, errors, empty files, or unusable output?
• Resource usage: How efficiently does it use CPU, GPU, VRAM, and RAM during ripping?
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Top 10 Best Free & Paid DVD Rippers in 2026

1. VideoProc Converter AI

Best for: Users looking for the best overall DVD ripper

Compatible OS: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7; macOS 10.13 and later

Editor's rating:

No matter how big or small your DVD collection is, VideoProc Converter AI makes ripping and digitizing discs effortless. This all-in-one DVD ripper endowed with the great talent of copying and ripping DVDs on Windows and Mac. It can rip all old and new DVDs with copy-protections, copy full title to MKV, VIDEO_TS folder, and ISO image file, and digitize DVDs to MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, and 370+ formats to play, share, archive, and edit conveniently.

In our hands-on test, VideoProc Converter AI correctly identified the main title on a 41-minute NCIS DVD with multiple similar-length titles and successfully completed the backup. It took 305 seconds from start to finish, averaging 374.63 FPS, while maintaining a straightforward workflow without requiring manual title selection. Peak GPU VRAM usage was just 495 MB, with average GPU utilization of 2.18% and CPU utilization of 9.27%.

For beginners, it offers a full list of presets categorized by devices (iPhone, iPad, Android, TV, etc.) and video platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, etc.), so you can rip a DVD with minimal configuration. For more advanced users, VideoProc Converter AI provides control over video resolution, bitrate, frame rate, video codec, audio, and subtitle tracks.

Beyond DVD ripping, VideoProc Converter AI is an all-in-one video tool with Level-3 hardware acceleration and additional features for editing, AI video upscaling, deinterlacing, compression, recording, downloading, and more. This makes it useful if you want to do more than simply copy DVDs to your computer.

Pros:

• Handle homemade and commercial DVDs: movies, music, TV shows, workout, and anime DVDs.
• Remove copy protection from DVDs: Bypass CSS, UOPs, Disney X project, APS, Sony ARccOS, etc.
• Support hardware acceleration and boost DVD ripping up to 47x real-time faster.
• Copy and convert DVD to MP4 (AV1/HEVC), FLV, MTS, MKV, AVI, MP3, and any format you want.
• 6 DVD backup options to deliver videos in the original quality.
• Compress and edit ripped DVD videos to fit smart TV, Facebook, YouTube, iPhone, Android, etc.
• AI-enhance video quality of old, low-reslution, blurry, and slightly scratched DVDs.

Cons:

• Cannot rip Blu-ray discs.

Video Tutorial: How to Rip a DVD with VideoProc Converter AI

Three Hacks That Make DVD Ripping in VideoProc Converter AI Never this Easy

#1 If you don't know the type of your DVD file system, just keep the default setting, and VideoProc Converter AI will detect the right title for you automatically.

#2 Tick the box before NVIDIA/Intel/AMD and select multi-core usage to enjoy up to 47x faster ripping speed.

#3 Enable Safe Mode, and VideoProc Converter AI will handle the entire ripping process without interruptions.

#4 Import the digitized DVD movie to its Super Resolution and Frame Interpolation (AI modules), and you can upscale low-res or old movie to HD/4K and convert films from 24fps to smooth modern FPS.

2. WinX DVD Ripper Platinum

Best for: Fast DVD ripping on Windows

Compatible OS: Windows, Mac

Editor's rating:

The next DVD ripper we recommend is WinX DVD Ripper. It is designed to handle a wide range of DVDs, including region-locked, multi-title, and copy-protected discs. Its built-in DVD analysis and title-check mechanisms support common DVD protections such as CSS, region codes, Sony ARccOS, and Disney X-project. It also uses Level-3 hardware acceleration to speed up DVD decoding, processing, and encoding, with support for NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel hardware.

In our test with the NCIS DVD (Title 7, 41:09, 29.97 FPS), WinX DVD Ripper completed the conversion in 280 seconds at an average of 389.45 FPS, making it the fastest DVD ripper in our test. Besides speed, it supports 350+ output profiles for converting DVDs to formats such as MP4, H.264/HEVC, AVI, MOV, MPEG, and more. It can also back up DVDs to ISO images, VIDEO_TS folders, or MPEG-2 files when you want to preserve more of the original disc structure.

Pros:

• Fast DVD ripping with Level-3 hardware acceleration.
• Supports a wide range of DVDs, including multi-title and protected discs.
• 350+ output profiles for video, audio, and device-specific formats.
• Offers a free version for basic DVD ripping needs.

Cons:

• Cannot rip Blu-ray discs.
• Some advanced features require the Platinum version.

Official website: https://www.winxdvd.com/dvd-ripper-platinum/

3. MakeMKV

Best for: Lossless DVD and Blu-ray backup

Compatible OS: Mac, Windows, Linux

Editor's rating:

MakeMKV is a straightforward DVD and Blu-ray ripping tool designed to preserve the original video and audio content rather than compress it into a smaller file. After you insert a disc, MakeMKV quickly scans it and displays the available titles, chapters, video tracks, audio tracks, and subtitles. You can then select the title and tracks you want to keep and save them as an MKV file. For many movie DVDs, the main feature is usually the longest title, but checking the title information is recommended before starting the rip.

Unlike tools that convert DVDs into a wide range of compressed formats, MakeMKV focuses on preserving the source quality and disc content in the MKV container. It can retain the original video, audio, chapter information, and selected subtitle tracks without re-encoding the video. This makes it a good choice when your priority is creating a high-quality digital backup rather than reducing the file size.

In our test with the NCIS DVD, MakeMKV completed the process in 519 seconds, with an average processing speed of 184.96 FPS. It was slower than VideoProc Converter AI and WinX DVD Ripper in our test, but its focus on preserving the original DVD content makes it useful for users who prefer quality and content retention over compression and speed.

Pros:

• Rips both DVD and Blu-ray discs, including many discs with copy protection.
• Preserves the original video and audio quality without re-encoding.
• Retains video, audio, chapters, and selected subtitle tracks in the MKV file.
• Simple workflow with clear title and track selection.
• Beta versions provide full functionality while the current beta key is valid.

Cons:

• MKV is the only output container.
• Title and track selection may require manual checking.
• Limited control over output file size, resolution, and compression settings.

Official website: https://www.makemkv.com/

4. VLC Media Player

Best for: Playing DVDs and basic media conversion

Compatible OS: Windows, Mac, Linux

Editor's rating:

VLC Media Player is best known as a free, open-source media player, but it can also open DVDs and convert their content to formats such as MP4, MKV, and TS. It supports DVD, Blu-ray, VCD, and audio CD playback, making it a convenient option if you already use VLC to watch discs. However, its DVD conversion workflow is less streamlined than that of dedicated DVD rippers. You need to manually select the disc source, title, audio and subtitle tracks, and output settings instead of relying on dedicated DVD ripping presets.

VLC can work well for basic DVD conversion, but it is not the best choice when you need fast and reliable DVD ripping. In our test with the NCIS DVD, VLC took 2,189 seconds to complete the process, with an average processing speed of just 35.09 FPS. The output also had dropped frames, a shorter duration than the source, and playback errors. In addition, VLC required manual title selection, so you need to check the DVD structure carefully before starting the conversion.

Pros:

• Free, open-source, and available on major desktop platforms.
• Supports DVD, Blu-ray, VCD, and audio CD playback.
• Can convert DVD content to common formats such as MP4, MKV, and TS.
• Useful if you want one tool for both disc playback and basic media conversion.

Cons:

• DVD conversion requires more manual settings than dedicated DVD rippers.
• Title selection is not always straightforward.
• DVD ripping can be very slow, especially compared with dedicated DVD ripping software.
• Our test produced dropped frames, a shorter output duration, and playback errors.

Official website: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html

5. HandBrake

Best for: Free DVD conversion and advanced encoding controls

Compatible OS: Windows, Mac, Linux

Editor's rating:

HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoder that can also convert content from DVDs and Blu-ray discs. It can open unprotected discs as well as disc backups such as VIDEO_TS, BDMV, and ISO images. However, HandBrake does not bypass or remove copy protection, so it is not suitable for protected DVDs or Blu-ray discs unless the content has first been copied to your computer using other software.

Where HandBrake stands out is its extensive control over video encoding. You can choose from multiple codecs, adjust video quality, bitrate, resolution, frame rate, filters, audio tracks, subtitles, and chapters, or use its built-in presets for common devices and platforms. It also supports hardware encoders from Intel, NVIDIA, AMD, and Apple on supported systems, giving you options to speed up encoding.

However, HandBrake was unable to back up the disc we tested. This is consistent with its official limitation: HandBrake does not circumvent copy protection. Therefore, it is a good free option for converting unprotected DVDs, but it is not the right choice if you need to rip copy-protected commercial DVDs directly.

Pros:

• Free and open-source with no subscription or account required.
• Can open unprotected DVD and Blu-ray discs and disc backups.
• Offers extensive control over video encoding, quality, resolution, filters, audio, subtitles, and chapters.
• Supports modern video codecs including H.264, H.265, AV1, and VP9.
• Supports hardware encoding through Intel Quick Sync, NVIDIA NVENC, AMD VCN, and Apple VideoToolbox on compatible systems.

Cons:

• Cannot bypass DVD or Blu-ray copy protection.
• Requires more manual configuration than dedicated DVD rippers.
• Limited to MP4, MKV, and WebM output containers.
• Our test could not successfully process the protected NCIS DVD.

Official website: https://handbrake.fr/

6. Freemake DVD Ripper

Best for: Easy DVD conversion on Windows

Compatible OS: Windows

Editor's rating:

Freemake Video Converter is a Windows-based multimedia converter that also provides DVD and Blu-ray conversion features. Its straightforward interface makes it relatively easy to load a disc, select the title and output format, and convert DVD content for playback on computers, TVs, smartphones, tablets, and other devices. It supports a range of common DVD types, including DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW, and provides presets and output profiles for different devices.

Freemake also offers basic controls for adjusting the output quality and file size, making it more approachable than tools that expose a large number of encoding parameters. However, its performance and reliability can vary depending on the source disc. In our test, Freemake crashed repeatedly and could not complete the DVD ripping task successfully. Therefore, while its simple interface may appeal to beginners, it is not one of our top choices for reliably ripping commercial DVDs.

Pros:

• Simple interface that is easy for beginners to learn.
• Supports DVD and Blu-ray conversion.
• Offers customizable output quality and file size settings.
• Provides output profiles for computers, TVs, smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
• Supports a wide range of commonly used output formats.

Cons:

• Windows only.
• The free version adds a watermark to converted videos.
• Output quality may decrease when heavily compressing DVD video.
• Our test showed repeated crashes when processing the NCIS DVD.

Official website: https://www.freemake.com/

7. MediaCoder – Best Free DVD Ripper for Windows

Compatible OS: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista

Editor's rating:

This is an audio and video transcoder that can be applied to grab videos from unencrypted DVD, VCD, CD, and BD. You can tell from its interface that this is an aged tool – old-school UI design with loads of settings panels. Honestly, this is not friendly to newbies. It costs you much time understanding the function of each panel and setting the start and end of your desired part, because it doesn't read the discs by titles, instead it roughly grabs all video files and merges them into a long video.

Pros:

• A rich set of parameters for tuning the video and audio files.
• Support tens of lossy and lossless compression formats.
• Best for advanced users with much multimedia knowledge.
• Completely free and easy to download.

Cons:

• Not available for Mac.
• It rips all titles by default.
• Extremely slow preview on the recent Windows 11/10 system.

Official website: https://www.mediacoderhq.com/

8. VidCoder - Best Free and Open Source DVD Ripper for Windows

Compatible OS: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 (64-bit)

Editor's rating:

VidCoder comes in handy if you want to rip DVD or BD to widely supported and playable video formats MP4 and MKV. Like most DVD ripping software, VidCoder offers both customizable ripping settings and dumb-easy presets. If you are an experienced user, you can control the results as you wish, such as the format, video size, resolution, and quality. In most cases, we just keep the default settings and then wait for the ripped video.

The core encoding engine is written by HandBrake developers based on the Net Framework. You don't need to install Handbrake but have NET 4.7.1 pre-installed on your PC. Otherwise, VidCoder won't start running and will prompt you to download and install it.

Pros:

• Instant preview of what the ripped video looks like.
• Flexible settings for video titles and chapters, languages, and subtitles.
• Rip and merge multiple chapters into one video.
• Powerful batch encoding.
• Multiple codec options: H.264, H.265. MPEG-4. MP3, AAC, etc.
• Video encoding is boosted by hardware acceleration.

Cons:

• Cannot rip decrypted commercial discs.
• Only two available video containers in VidCoder – MP4 and MKV.
• You can't preview the whole video until the DVD ripping is finished.

Official website: https://vidcoder.net/

9. Format Factory

Best for: Free DVD conversion and format flexibility

Compatible OS: Windows

Editor's rating:

Format Factory is a free multimedia processing tool that supports video, audio, image, and document conversion. DVD ripping is one of its additional functions rather than its primary focus. In its ROM Device/DVD/CD/ISO section, you can convert DVD content to video, back up DVD or CD content to ISO/CSO, convert Blu-ray content to MKV, and extract audio from CDs. It also supports a wide range of common output formats, making it useful if you want to convert DVD content for playback on different devices.

Compared with dedicated DVD rippers, Format Factory provides a more general-purpose workflow and fewer DVD-specific conveniences. You may need to check the disc structure and title selection yourself before starting the conversion. Its strength is format flexibility and the fact that many of its conversion functions are available for free, but it is not the most specialized option for reliably processing commercial DVDs.

Pros:

• Free multimedia converter with DVD, Blu-ray, CD, and ISO-related tools.
• Supports a wide range of video and audio output formats.
• Provides basic editing tools for video, audio, and image files.
• Can also handle general multimedia conversion tasks beyond DVD ripping.

Cons:

• Windows only.
• DVD title selection may require manual checking.
• Less specialized for DVD ripping than dedicated DVD software.
• Not the best choice when reliable processing of commercial DVDs is the priority.

Official website: http://pcfreetime.com/formatfactory/

10. Magic DVD Ripper

Best for: Simple DVD backup and conversion on Windows

Compatible OS: Windows

Editor's rating:

Magic DVD Ripper is a dedicated Windows DVD ripping and backup tool. Unlike general-purpose video converters, it focuses specifically on DVD conversion and backup. It can convert DVDs to formats such as MP4, AVI, WMV, MPEG-2, MP3, VCD, and SVCD, or copy a DVD to your hard drive without re-encoding. It also provides options to back up the full disc, copy the main movie, or split a DVD-9 into two DVD-5 discs.

Magic DVD Ripper is designed to be simple rather than highly customizable. It can automatically select the longest title when converting a DVD, while also allowing you to manually choose a title, audio track, and subtitle. For DVDs with fake or multiple main titles, you may still need to verify the correct title before starting the rip. The software also claims support for removing several types of DVD restrictions, including CSS, region codes, RCE, and Sony ARccOS. However, its latest listed version, 10.0.1, dates back to July 2019, so its compatibility with newer discs and current versions of Windows may be limited.

Pros:

• Dedicated DVD ripping and backup tool with a simple workflow.
• Can convert DVDs to MP4, AVI, WMV, MPEG-2, MP3, VCD, and SVCD.
• Supports full-disc backup and main-movie copying.
• Can automatically select the longest title while allowing manual title selection.
• Supports several DVD protection schemes according to the developer.

Cons:

• Windows only.
• The latest listed version dates back to 2019.
• May require manual title verification for DVDs with fake or multiple main titles.
• Limited compared with modern DVD rippers in terms of features and output options.

Official website: http://www.magicdvdripper.com/

Best DVD Ripper Software Comparison

To help you make a conclusion quickly, we've made this comparison table of the 10 best DVD ripping software on the market. Check it out and pick the best one for you in just a second.

Quick Answer: Which DVD Ripper Should You Choose?

VideoProc Converter AI is our top pick as the overall best DVD ripper because it combines reliable DVD decryption, fast GPU-accelerated ripping, flexible output options, and an easy workflow. In our test with the NCIS DVD, it successfully processed the 41-minute title in about 305 seconds at an average speed of 374.63 FPS.

If you have a specific need, MakeMKV is a good choice for lossless DVD and Blu-ray backup, while WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is worth considering when ripping speed is your priority. HandBrake and VidCoder are better suited to converting unprotected discs with more control over encoding settings, whereas VLC is convenient if you mainly want a media player with basic DVD conversion capabilities.

Why These DVD Rippers Are Not on the List

DVDShrink

DVDShrink is an obsolete Windows freeware to copy and back up DVDs, and it doesn't perform very well in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7. Although it claims that it won't charge anything, it asks you to donate and redirects you to other sites. And after browsing the entire website, I did not find any download button.

Aurora DV Ripper

Aurora was once the hot DVD ripping software on Windows XP and Windows 98, but it hasn't been updated since 2006. So it is not the best DVD ripper on modern computers.

FAQs

1. What is the best DVD ripper in 2026?

VideoProc Converter AI is our top pick for the best DVD ripper in 2026. It combines support for commercial and homemade DVDs, fast hardware-accelerated ripping, multiple output options, and a relatively simple workflow. In our test with a 41-minute NCIS DVD title, it successfully completed the rip while maintaining the original DVD video resolution.

2. What is the best free DVD ripper?

HandBrake is one of the best free DVD rippers for unprotected DVDs. It is open source and provides extensive control over video encoding, resolution, bitrate, subtitles, and other output settings. However, HandBrake does not bypass copy protection, so it is not suitable for most commercial DVDs protected by CSS or other DRM.

3. Can DVD rippers remove copy protection?

Some DVD ripping software can process certain types of copy-protected DVDs, while others only work with unprotected discs. For example, VideoProc Converter AI, WinX DVD Ripper, and MakeMKV support certain protected DVDs, whereas HandBrake and VidCoder do not bypass copy protection. Whether a protected DVD can be processed depends on the type of protection and the software's current support. Also, make sure DVD ripping complies with the copyright laws in your country or region.

4. What is the best format for ripping a DVD?

MP4 is usually the best choice if you want a DVD rip that is easy to play, share, and store. It offers broad device compatibility and can significantly reduce file size when the DVD video is re-encoded. Choose MKV if you want to retain multiple audio and subtitle tracks with fewer restrictions on the container. If your priority is preserving the original DVD structure rather than creating a convenient video file, an ISO image or VIDEO_TS folder is a better choice.

5. Is HandBrake better than MakeMKV?

They are designed for different purposes. HandBrake is better when you want to convert an unprotected DVD into a smaller MP4 or MKV file and fine-tune encoding settings. MakeMKV is better for preserving the contents of a DVD or Blu-ray with minimal changes and keeping multiple video, audio, subtitle, and chapter tracks. If you need to process a commercial copy-protected DVD, MakeMKV is generally the more suitable choice.

6. Can I rip a DVD to MP4?

Yes. You can use a DVD ripper such as VideoProc Converter AI or WinX DVD Ripper Platinum to convert a DVD to MP4. When ripping a DVD to MP4, you can usually choose H.264 for broad compatibility or H.265/HEVC for a smaller file at similar visual quality. Keep in mind that re-encoding the DVD video can reduce quality, especially when using a low bitrate or aggressive compression.

7. How long does it take to rip a DVD?

How long it takes to rip a DVD depends on the DVD length, output settings, computer hardware, and the software you use. In our test, we used the same 41-minute 09-second NCIS DVD title (NTSC, 29.97 FPS) to compare different DVD rippers. WinX DVD Ripper was the fastest at 4 minutes 40 seconds, followed by VideoProc Converter AI at 5 minutes 05 seconds. VidCoder took 6 minutes 12 seconds, MakeMKV took 8 minutes 39 seconds, while VLC took about 36 minutes 29 seconds.

Keep in mind that ripping speed varies considerably between tools, and some software may fail to process a copy-protected DVD altogether. Hardware acceleration can make a significant difference, but the actual time also depends on your DVD and computer configuration.

8. Does ripping a DVD reduce quality?

It depends on how you rip the DVD. If you copy the disc without re-encoding, such as to an ISO image or DVD folder, the original video quality can be preserved. When you convert DVD video to MP4, MKV, or another compressed format, the video is usually re-encoded, which may cause some quality loss. To minimize quality loss, choose a high-quality codec and bitrate and avoid excessive compression.

VideoProc Converter AI is designed to preserve the source DVD video quality as much as possible during conversion. It also offers an AI Super Resolution feature for users who want to go beyond simply preserving the original resolution. You can use AI to upscale a 480p DVD video to 720p, 1080p, or even 4K, helping improve clarity and recover more visible detail from low-resolution DVD footage. Download and try VideoProc Converter AI to see how it works with your DVD videos.

Disclaimer

Before ripping a DVD, we need to address the elephant in the room – DVD copy protection. According to the case Real Networks v. DVD CCA, any use of circumvention tools for infringing purposes is illegal and forbidden, while, to make a personal backup copy of the media content is permissible under some conditions. But note that this differs from country to country. Therefore, go check your local laws before you use these DVD rippers.