How to Convert Blu-ray to AVI Using DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

"A few years ago, I digitized my entire Blu-ray collection so I could watch movies on an old DivX-certified TV in my parents' basement. That’s when I realized MP4 or MKV weren't always the best choice."

Many guides today recommend MP4 or MKV, and for most modern devices tha's true. But there are still situations where AVI is the smarter option:

• Some older TVs, DVD players, or in-car entertainment systems only support AVI files with DivX/Xvid codecs.
• When paired with the right settings, AVI with Xvid can offer decent quality for 1080p movies while saving space.
• AVI is a lightweight container that works well if you don't need more than one audio track or fancy subtitle options.

Best Blu-ray to AVI Converter: DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

Now that you know when to use AVI, you'll need a dependable way to make the conversion quickly. That's where the DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper comes in. It is a professional but easy-to-use tool that lets you convert any encrypted Blu-ray to AVI format without losing quality.

Why Choose DVDFab

How to convert Blu-ray discs to AVI using DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

Step 1: Launch DVDFab and Load Your Blu-rays

Open DVDFab 13 and select its Ripper module on the left navigation bar. You can put a Blu-ray disc in your optical drive and load it or add an ISO or Blu-ray folder from your computer straight to the software.

Step 2: Select the AVI Profile

Click the "Choose Other Profile" (profile library) button in the right of the main interface, then select Format > Video > AVI.

Step 3: Customize Your Video and Advanced Settings

You can manually choose different titles or particular chapters, but by default, DVDFab will choose the longest title (main movie). You can also choose the audio tracks and subtitles that you want.

At this stage, you may also select your preferred audio tracks and subtitle options. Next, click the wrench icon (Advanced Settings) to adjust video quality with parameters such as Codec, Frame Rate, Bit Rate, Resolution, and audio settings. If you're unsure about these professional options, just leave them at their defaults. 

With the latest update, DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper adds an integrated video editor, enabling you to add external subtitles, rotate video, fine-tune contrast, and cut or crop unwanted segments.

Step 4: Start to Convert Blu-ray to AVI

At the bottom of the main interface, click the "folder" icon to select a destination folder where your converted AVI file will be saved. 

Finally, click the Start button to begin ripping. This Blu-ray to AVI converter supports GPU acceleration leveraging NVIDIA CUDA, AMD APP, Intel Quick Sync (IQS), and macOS VideoToolBox. You can turn on hardware acceleration to increase speed. During ripping, DVDFab will display the progress and estimated remaining time.

Conclusion

While converting Blu-ray to AVI might seem like a niche requirement in the streaming era, it remains a practical way to keep your physical media accessible on the devices you already own. You don't need to throw away an old home theater system or a perfectly working car DVD player just because of format incompatibility.