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To convert a DVD to MP4, you'll need "ripping" software to read the physical disc's data and re-encode it into a digital file. While free tools like HandBrake or VLC Media Player are excellent for homemade discs, professional software like DVDFab DVD Ripper is often required for complex movie file structures. To begin, simply insert the DVD, open your selected software, choose the MP4 (H.264/AAC) output profile, and click "Start".

While DVDs remain excellent for archiving data, finding a reliable and free DVD burner software without watermarks can be tough. In this expert review, we lab-tested 18 top contenders, including DVDFab, CDBurnerXP, and ImgBurn, to find the best options for your needs. Whether you want to burn MP4 files to DVD with custom menus, create bootable ISOs, or verify data integrity, our ranked list covers the fastest and safest tools available today.

We tested 7 top DVD menu creators for Windows, Mac, and Linux to find the best tool for turning video files into professional discs. DVDFab DVD Creator is our top pick for its advanced customization features, effectively filling the gap left by discontinued software like Adobe Encore. This guide provides a full comparison of these tools and a tutorial on how to make a custom DVD menu.

MakeMKV depends on a beta key for activation, and many users run into errors when the code expires or fails to register. In this guide, I walk through the working beta key sources, how to activate MakeMKV safely, and what to do when the key stops working. I also review reliable alternatives and provide a short workflow for ripping DVDs and Blu-rays once activation is complete.

MakeMKV has long been a go-to free tool for ripping DVDs and Blu-rays. But if it's no longer working or can't meet your additional ripping needs, there are several proven MakeMKV alternatives available. In this guide, we'll explore the best and free MakeMKV alternatives that offer added benefits.

To convert a DVD to an ISO image, you can rely on dedicated ripping software like DVDFab DVD Copy to simplify the process. To begin, simply insert the disc, select a specific copy mode to prioritize the core content, and choose ISO as the output format to start the backup. Alternatively, Mac users can utilize the built-in Disk Utility to create a .cdr disc image from the physical media, which can then be converted into a standard .iso file using a simple command in the Terminal.

To convert MKV to DVD, you need specialized software to transcode video files into DVD-compatible formats like MPEG-2. Recent tests show DVDFab DVD Creator is the best overall choice, delivering the fastest burning speed and highest picture quality. For a completely free option without watermarks, DVDStyler is a good choice, though it is limited by a complex, outdated interface and occasional stability errors. The process generally involves importing MKV videos, customizing menus, and burning the output to a disc.

To play a DVD on your laptop, you need a DVD player software installed on your computer, such as VLC and PlayerFab. Then, insert the disc to the DVD drive, open the software, click the "Open Disc" or let the software automatically detect your DVD to start your movie. This guide covers three simple ways to watch DVDs on your laptop. Read on to learn more.