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Burning YouTube videos to DVD usually involves two main steps: saving the video as a local file and using DVD creator software to turn it into a playable DVD. A professional tool such as DVDFab DVD Creator is a better fit when you need DVD menus, ISO output, subtitles, and disc burning options, while DVDStyler and DVD Flick are free choices for users who only want basic DVD authoring.

The best DVD rippers for Windows 10/11 in 2026 depend on your disc type and output needs. HandBrake is a good free choice for converting unprotected DVDs to MP4, MKV, or WebM, while MakeMKV is better for full quality MKV backups that keep audio tracks, subtitles, metadata, and chapters. VLC can handle simple DVD ripping tests, and DVDFab DVD Ripper may be more useful when you need a guided interface, more output profiles, or support for protected DVDs. These tools help you digitize DVDs for easier backup, playback, and storage on modern devices.

Converting an ISO to AVI is the process of extracting video data from a disc image to make it compatible with older playback devices. Reliable tools for this task include DVDFab DVD Ripper, VLC, and XMedia Recode. These programs allow you to load the ISO file, select the main video content, and choose AVI as your output format before starting the conversion. This method is particularly useful for playing movies on car infotainment systems or legacy hardware that does not support modern file types.

DVDFab 12 has been updated to DVDFab 13. In this DVDFab 13 review, we cover the key features, main functions, how it works, and what’s new, offering a clear overview of the suite from copy/rip/create and disc-to-disc conversion to Cinavia removal.

To rip DVDs for Plex, use DVDFab DVD Ripper for an automated, one-click solution that handles decryption and compression, or a free workflow combining MakeMKV (for lossless ripping) and HandBrake (for compression). First, convert discs to MP4 (H.264) to ensure Direct Play. Then, organize your files using proper naming conventions like Title (Year) and add them to your library. This process ensures smooth playback and accurate metadata matching on Plex.

To convert a DVD to MKV, you need a DVD ripper that supports MKV output. MakeMKV is for lossless MKV copies from DVDs, HandBrake is for compressed MKV files, and DVDFab DVD Ripper offers both. The workflow is basically the same: insert the disc, open the software, select the DVD drive as the source, choose MKV as the output format (DVDFab supports both compressed and passthrough MKV), and start the conversion.

Burning M4V to DVD is straightforward for DRM-free files, but most iTunes purchases carry FairPlay protection that blocks standard burners. In this article, I review three tools that actually work: DVDFab DVD Creator for full authoring control, BurnAware Free for quick no-frills discs, and Freemake for batch conversions on Windows.

DVD copy protection can prevent you from creating backup copies or transferring content to other devices. This guide first reviews and compares the best and free DVD decryption software with detailed usage instructions, before delving into the various protection types and methods to successfully overcome them for personal archival purposes.