2026 Best DVD Ripper - Rip Old or New DVDs of All Types

All DVDs Supported
DVDFab DVD Ripper is the best DVD ripping software in 2026 to convert DVDs into digital formats like MP4, MKV, MP3, etc. It supports a wide range of disc types, including physical DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, ISO image files, and VIDEO_TS folders. The ripped files allow for personal backup, flexible editing, and viewing on modern computers, iPhones, and Android devices with original quality.
 
DVDFab handles both homemade and commercial DVDs protected by CSS, APS, RC, RCE, Sony ARccOS, UOPs, RipGuard, etc. Powered by the exclusive Cloud Decryption Service, it releases over 40 updates per year to promptly support newly released DVDs, including those with complex Java-based protections and Japanese DVD encryption. Its engine loads sources in 5 to 10 seconds and reads old, scratched, or damaged discs without errors.
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Rip DVD to Various Formats with Lossless or Compressed Output

Multi-Format Output

Rip DVDs/ISOs/Folders to 1000+ Video & Audio Formats

DVDFab DVD Ripper can convert DVD to MP4, MKV, AVI, MP3, WAV, FLAC, and over 1,000 other video and audio formats, using codecs such as H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, and AV1. It also includes over 260 preset profiles for devices from major brands like Apple, Google, Huawei, Microsoft, Samsung, Sony, LG, BlackBerry, Box, PVP, and PS. Simply select an output format or device profile, and the ripped file will be played on most popular devices.
 
If you want to customize the output, the software provides a Profile Filter that lets you choose options such as 3D, Passthrough, 4K/5K/8K, H265, 10/12 bit, etc. You can also access Advanced Settings to adjust parameters like codec, frame rate, resolution, quality, and subtitles. These features help you control file size and output quality while maintaining broad device compatibility.
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Lossless Conversion

Rip DVDs to Lossless Video & Audio for Home Theatre

DVDFab DVD Ripper converts DVDs into MKV Passthrough video with 5.1 AC3 audio, preserving the 1:1 original quality of video, audio tracks, and subtitles without transcoding or compression.
 
The lossless ripping is ideal for immersive playback on high-end home theater systems or digital archiving on NAS for instant network streaming.
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High-Quality Compression

Compress Video While Preserving Quality on Any Mobile Device

DVDFab DVD Ripper can also rip and compress DVD movies into popular formats with minimal quality loss. MP4 serves as the most compatible format, balancing high quality with reduced file size.
 
In our tests, DVDFab converts a 6.13 GB DVD into a 1.91 GB H.264 MP4 file, achieving a compression rate of nearly 69%. This compact output optimizes mobile storage for smooth playback during commutes, flights, or road trips.
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Boost DVD Ripping Speed with Smart Performance

GPU-Powered Ripping

Get 50x Faster DVD Ripping Speed with GPU Acceleration

DVDFab is a super fast DVD ripper that supports advanced CPU and GPU acceleration. It leverages multi-core CPUs and GPU engines, including NVIDIA CUDA/NVENC, AMD AMF, Intel Quick Sync Video, and VideoToolbox on macOS, to speed up DVD ripping. 
 
We tested it on Windows with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) and an Intel Core i7-6700. Ripping the 6.13 GB “8 Mile” DVD to the MP4 (H.264/AAC) profile averaged 5 minutes across four runs. Using the MKV Passthrough profile, the job finished in only 1 min 37 s, with the output matching the original source.
Faster DVD Ripping Speed with GPU Acceleration
Task Automation

Convert DVDs to Digital Files via Multitasking Mode

Task Queue is the feature highlight of DVDFab products. Once you add multiple DVDs ripping tasks to the queue, this DVD ripper will automatically start the next task as soon as one task finishes. Such multitasking mode will save your precious time.
Convert DVDs to Digital Files via Multitasking Mode

Enhance Your DVDs with AI

AI-Powered Video Upscaling

Upscale SDR Video to HDR10 for Enhanced Visuals

DVDFab DVD Ripper works seamlessly with NVIDIA AI Enhancer to convert video from SDR to HDR10 on Windows PC, improving contrast and color range while enhancing detail in shadows and highlights.

The upgraded videos can be saved in MP4 or MKV format, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices. This enhancement delivers more vibrant colors, sharper details, and a more immersive viewing experience.
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AI-Powered Mosaic Removal

Enhance Ripped Videos with AI-Powered Mosaic Removal

Combine DVDFab Ripper with Detail Refiner AI for a complete video enhancement workflow. After ripping your disc, seamlessly process videos using cloud-powered AI to remove mosaics and restore crystal-clear details without additional GPU investment.This integrated workflow delivers professional-quality output in one unified experience—rip, enhance, and archive your content with superior visual quality and remarkable processing speed all within the DVDFab ecosystem.
AI-Powered Mosaic Removal

Make Your Videos Outstanding with the Video Editor

DVDFab DVD Ripper can easily rip DVDs to 1000+ video and audio formats while also allowing you to edit your DVD video with its in-built professional editor. You can crop, trim, merge video, add watermarks and subtitles, and even adjust video color as you like.
Crop

Crop

Crop video to desired aspect ratio
Trim

Trim

Trim unwanted clips to make a video just right
Watermark

Watermark

Add a watermark (image/text) to the video
External Subtitles

External Subtitles

Add external subtitles (SRT/ASS format) to the video
Merge

Merge

Merge multiple clips into a single one
Brightness

Brightness

Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation

More Functions in the Smart DVD Ripper Software

Metadata Integration

Friendly Meta Info and .nfo File Perfect for Media Server

This free DVD Ripper boasts an exclusive Meta Info feature that aims to automatically synchronize all the meta info of the source DVD, including movie title, cast, and cover. 

Besides, DVDFab can generate .nfo file by default so that all the meta info will be displayed on the media server, like PlayerFab, Plex, and Kodi. Before watching movies, you can view the real-time meta info to get the full picture.⁣
Metadata Integration
Subtitle Extraction

Convert DVD Subtitles to SRT File via OCR Technology

⁣DVDFab DVD Ripper allows you to cope with subtitles in various ways including directly rendering to video, remuxing into file, or extracting to IDX/Sub file.

Moreover, the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology exclusive to this free DVD ripper can convert DVD subtitles to SRT format (Windows Only) for seamless playback on TVs and mobile devices.
Convert DVD Subtitles to SRT File

Functional Comparison of DVDFab Products

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Supported Discs
Newest Commercial, Rental or Recorded DVD
Newest Commercial, Rental or Recorded DVD
Output Format
DVD/ISO Image File/Folder
Over 1000 video and audio formats including MP4, MKV, MP3, etc.
Support Adult DVDs
Remove Newest DVD Protections
Lossless Backup to DVD9
Compress to DVD5
Supported Copy Modes
Full Disc
Main Movie
Customize
Clone/Burn
Split
Merge
Burn ISO image file to DVD
Output Video Resolution
Lossless
Lossless
Upscale to 1080P
Hardware GPU Acceleration
Launch DVDFab and load the DVD source.
Step 1. Launch DVDFab and load the DVD source.
Run DVDFab 13 and select the Ripper option. Insert your DVD disc into the optical drive or navigate to it via the Add button. If the source is an ISO file or a folder, simply drag and drop it onto the workspace.
Step 2. Choose one profile and customize the output DVD video.
Click "Choose Other Profile" to select an output format. Options are available to select audio tracks and subtitles, set video and audio parameters, and more.
Step 3. Start to rip DVDs for free and fast.
Save your video on your HDD or Mobile device. Click the Start button, and the actual DVD ripping process will be clearly shown.
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80+ Million People Like Our DVD Ripping Software

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Sophia Jones

Travel Vlogger
I've been using DVDFab DVD Ripper to convert my old travel DVD footage into digital format for YouTube. I was ripping my first disc within minutes of installation.
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Thomas Jones

Small Business Owner
It converts my DVD to MP4 format in minutes while maintaining perfect audio quality. Its stable performance saved me a lot of time when processing multiple discs. Definitely worth every penny!
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Mia Garcia

Freelance Editor
For work, I sometimes need to rip DVDs into formats compatible with editing software. DVDFab does this smoothly and keeps the quality high. Definitely made organizing my media so much easier.
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Jacob Smith

IT Professional
I’ve been using this tool to back up family DVDs. It's super easy to add multiple DVDs to the queue and let it rip overnight. Moreover, It's rare to find software that works equally well for home users and enterprise clients.
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George Williams

Retiree
I wanted to preserve my family's precious memories by converting our old home videos from DVD to digital. I was worried the software would be too technical, but DVDFab proved me wrong. The simple interface guided me through each step.
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Lucas Martinez

Film Student
I've tested several DVD ripping tools, and DVDFab stands out due to its stability. As for now, I've converted a lot of old DVDs to digital format, and I appreciate the fast ripping speeds without quality loss.
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Sophia Jones

Travel Vlogger
I've been using DVDFab DVD Ripper to convert my old travel DVD footage into digital format for YouTube. I was ripping my first disc within minutes of installation.
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Thomas Jones

Small Business Owner
It converts my DVD to MP4 format in minutes while maintaining perfect audio quality. Its stable performance saved me a lot of time when processing multiple discs. Definitely worth every penny!
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Mia Garcia

Freelance Editor
For work, I sometimes need to rip DVDs into formats compatible with editing software. DVDFab does this smoothly and keeps the quality high. Definitely made organizing my media so much easier.
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Jacob Smith

IT Professional
I’ve been using this tool to back up family DVDs. It's super easy to add multiple DVDs to the queue and let it rip overnight. Moreover, It's rare to find software that works equally well for home users and enterprise clients.
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George Williams

Retiree
I wanted to preserve my family's precious memories by converting our old home videos from DVD to digital. I was worried the software would be too technical, but DVDFab proved me wrong. The simple interface guided me through each step.
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Lucas Martinez

Film Student
I've tested several DVD ripping tools, and DVDFab stands out due to its stability. As for now, I've converted a lot of old DVDs to digital format, and I appreciate the fast ripping speeds without quality loss.

System Requirements

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Windows 11 / 10 (64-bit)
Intel i3 or higher
4 GB RAM or higher
20GB of free hard disk space
A DVD-R (W) or DVD + R (W) Drive
Live Internet connection required

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is it legal to rip DVD?

    Whether DVD ripping is legal depends on your country and on whether the disc is copy-protected. If the DVD is your own, personal ripping is generally allowed; for commercial and copy-protected discs, backing up for commercial sharing is illegal. Always follow local copyright rules and use DVDFab DVD Ripper responsibly.

  • What's the best free DVD Ripper?
  • How to rip copy protected DVD?
  • How to choose the suitable DVD ripping software?
  • How fast does DVDFab DVD Ripper rip DVDs?
  • Can I rip Hi-Fi audio from DVD using DVDFab DVD Ripper?
  • Paid DVD ripper and free DVD ripper, which should I choose?
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To ensure a stable user experience and prevent potential restrictions from disc publishers, each DVDFab licensed account has a quota of 100 disc copies per week. This quota will automatically reset at the start of a new weekly cycle.