DVDFab DVD Ripper

DVD copy protection can prevent you from creating backup copies or transferring content to other devices. This guide first reviews and compares the best and free DVD decryption software with detailed usage instructions, before delving into the various protection types and methods to successfully overcome them for personal archival purposes.

To rip a copy-protected DVD, you need specialized software like DVDFab DVD Ripper, or free but limited tools like MakeMKV and HandBrake (with libdvdcss). These programs can detect and bypass DVD copy protection schemes, ripping the content into digital formats for personal backup and easier playback on devices. Simply load your disc into the software, choose the titles, audio tracks, and subtitles you want to rip, and start the decryption and conversion.