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This article explains how to rip a DVD with 8 reliable tools we've picked and tested, covering options from newcomers to power users. After reading, you'll know exactly how to deal with overflowing shelves and aging discs.

Converting DVD to USB is a common need when archiving movies or home videos. This guide compares tools like DVDFab, MakeMKV, and HandBrake, explains format choices, and shows step-by-step how to copy DVD to flash drive, while avoiding playback errors on TVs, cars, and media players.

To convert MP4 to DVD for seamless playback on home theaters, you generally require popular desktop solutions like DVDFab DVD Creator, which allow you to design custom navigation menus and burn video data directly to physical discs (DVD-5 or DVD-9). Alternatively, you can use an online converter like Zamzar to simply transcode MP4 files into a DVD-compatible format without installing software.

AnyDVD HD was a widely used Windows driver designed to automatically decrypt DVD and Blu-ray copy protections in the background, allowing other applications to access the disc's data freely. However, following the shutdown of its developer RedFox in 2024, the software is now discontinued and no longer receives updates for newer encryption schemes. Consequently, users seeking continued functionality have migrated to updated alternatives like DVDFab, which maintains active development to support the latest 4K UHD standards and decrypt new discs that the outdated AnyDVD software can no longer read.

UHD (Ultra High Definition) strictly denotes a resolution standard of 3840 x 2160 pixels, focusing on delivering sharper details and crisper text through higher pixel density. In contrast, QLED is a specific display panel technology that utilizes a "Quantum Dot" layer to significantly enhance brightness (often exceeding 1,500 nits) and color volume for more vibrant visuals. While frequently compared, these terms are not mutually exclusive; most QLED TVs are essentially UHD 4K panels enhanced with Quantum Dot technology, combining the high resolution of UHD with the superior color performance of QLED.

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 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".