
Converting DVD to AVI effectively requires choosing the right ripper based on your disc type. For encrypted commercial DVDs, DVDFab DVD Ripper is the recommended solution due to its built-in decryption and GPU acceleration. For homemade or unencrypted discs, free tools like VLC and Icepine are viable alternatives. This guide covers 5 verified methods to help you digitize collections for playback on legacy hardware, such as older car DVD players and DivX-certified devices.
By Diana Smith - Feb 12, 2026

To rip DVD, insert the disc, launch your DVD ripping software (such as DVDFab DVD Ripper or HandBrake), load the source DVD into the program, select your preferred output format (MP4 or MKV), set a destination folder, and then simply click "Start." Wait for the process to complete, and your ripped DVD videos will be ready for viewing.
By Wenny Yan - Jan 11, 2026