Disc to Digital: How to Convert DVD to MP3 Free

Note: please ensure that your PC (Windows/Mac) has a DVD drive or have an external USB DVD drive handy so you can insert the DVD.

How to Convert DVD to MP3 with Top Desktop DVD Audio Rippers?

DVDFab DVD Ripper (Support all encrypted DVDs)

DVDFab DVD Ripper is a versatile program that can rip and convert any encrypted DVD into more than 1000 quality-lossless video and audio formats, like MP4, MKV, AVI, MP3, WAV, OGG, etc. It also allows you to rip your DVD to any device, like an Apple, iPad, Android, etc. With this converter, you can easily extract audio from your DVD collection and enjoy it on any of your device.

Key Features:

• Keep updating to support the latest released protected DVDs
• Rip and convert DVD discs, ISOs, or folders to audio and Hi-Fi audio formats
• Offer various advanced settings for you to custmize the output audio file
• 50x faster DVD audio ripping speed with GPU acceleration
• Support batch DVD to audio conversion.

How to convert DVD to MP3 with DVDFab DVD Ripper?

Step 1: Download and install DVDFab DVD Ripper on your Windows or Mac computer. Launch the software and select the “Ripper” module on the top banner. Then insert your DVD disc or load your ISO file or folder using the “+” icon.

Step2: Click "Choose Other Profile" to access the video and audi profile library. Here you can click "Audio" to select "MP3" format. You can also select "Hi-Fi Audio" format to enjoy high-fidelity audio.

Step 3: Then, go back to the main interface and you can customize the output audio file as you like. For example, click "Advanced Settings" and you can set audio parameters including codec, sample rate, channels, bit rate, volume. You can also change the output name, select chapters, audio tracks and subtitles.

Tips: The "Video Edit" option will be available when you convert your DVD to MP4 or other video formats. You can add text or an image to your video, adjust its video properties, playback speed, crop it, or trim it. So, if you just want to rip part of the DVD to audio, you can select a video format first, go to the video editing interface, and trim the video as you want. After that, choose "MP3" as the output format to extract the DVD audio clip you want.

Step 4: Set an output destination from "Save to" based on your needs. Finally, click the “Start” button for DVD to MP3 conversion.

AnyMP4 DVD Ripper

AnyMP4 DVD Ripper is a comprehensive tool that allows you to convert DVDs into over 500 digital formats quickly. Notably, it can efficiently convert DVDs to MP3 for portable listening. Plus, it offers customization options for your media content. 

How to rip DVD to MP3 with AnyMP4 DVD Ripper?

Step 1: Launch this DVD to MP3 converter on your Mac/Windows.

Step 2:Hit the button of “Load Disc”.

Step 3: Use the “Clip” button to edit your file.

Step 4: Come to the main interface and choose “MP3”.

Apowersoft

Apowersoft is able to convert a wide array of formats such as AVI, MP4, FLV, DVD, and more into different output formats including MP3, which is an incredibly versatile tool. With it, you can easily rip DVD content into portable audio files in just a few simple steps.

Step 1: Download this DVD to MP3 converter on Mac

Step 2: Click the button of “Add” and load your DVD file

Step 3: Set the output audio format as “MP3”

Step 4: Decide where to save your file and click the button of “Start” and extract audio from DVD free

VLC Media Player

VLC is recognized not only for its prowess in media playback but also serves as a versatile transcoder, capable of converting DVDs into various audio formats including MP3, OGG (Vorbis), FLAC, and CD. The software supports an array of audio codecs like MPEG Audio and MPEG 4 Audio (AAC). Nevertheless, it's worth noting that the conversion process may result in some degree of quality degradation.

How to extract DVD audio with VLC Media Player?

Step 1: Get VLC launched on your Windows. Open it and click “Media” in the upper-right corner and select “Open Disc”. Then, tick off the box before “No disc menus”. 

Step 2: Click the ▼ icon near “Play” in the lower-right corner. Choose “Convert ALT+O”, and tap “Profile” > “Audio MP3” in the new panel.

Step 3: Click the button of “Browse” and input anything in “File name”. Set an output directory by clicking “Save”. 

HandBrake + VLC

HandBrake is a complimentary open-source tool that can transform DVDs to MP4, MKV, and WebM formats. While it's not specifically designed as a DVD-to-MP3 converter, it can still be utilized for this purpose. You can use Handbrake to convert your DVD into an MP4 format which includes all audio tracks and then convert MP4 to MP3 with VLC.

Step 1:Download HandBrake on Windows. Insert DVD to your PC’s DVD drive and detect your source DVD file in HandBrake.

Step 2: Set the container format as “MP4” and choose a preferred video resolution

Step 3: Click “Browse” and set an output folder. Then start converting DVD to MP4 video format.

Step 4: Play the MP4 file in VLC media player by “Media/File” > “Convert/Save” > “File” > “Add”

Step 5:Click “Convert/Save” button > “Profile” to convert MP4 to MP3. Finally, set audio directory and click the button of “Start”

If you are using MAC to rip DVD to MP3, uncheck the “Video” box instead.

How to Rip DVD to MP3 with Online DVD Audio Rippers?

ZamZar

ZamZar is an online DVD to MP3 converter you can use for this DVD audio conversion. Head to its official website and open your files > choose the output audio format as MP3 > input your E-mail > start the conversion process. It is very easy to use, but its working speed may be lower and there is an limit on how many DVDs you can convert to MP3 compared with desktop programs.

Apowersoft

You can use this online tool similar to ZamZar for converting DVD to MP3, FLAC, WAV, WMA, AAC, etc.. However, there are a few things to consider. For example, you may need to install a Java applet in advance to use this online website. Additionally, conversion speed may be limited, and the process may require a high-demand for network resources.

Conclusion

There are seven recommended DVD to MP3 converters, available both offline and online. You can choose your preferred option and begin extract you favoriate DVD audio. DVDFab DVD Ripping software is highly recommended among these programs. It is the only one the supports any encrypted DVDs and offers multiple output formats for audio, video, and various devices. Additionally, it provides a video editor for added convenience.