
To rip Blu-ray discs without playback errors, you need a Blu-ray drive and the best Blu-ray ripper software, such as DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper for one-step ripping and compression of protected Blu-rays, MakeMKV for full backups, and HandBrake for compressing. The process involves loading your Blu-ray disc, selecting titles, tracks, and subtitles, then saving the file to your computer or mobile devices for smooth playback.
By Wenny Yan - Jun 12, 2026

This guide gives readers a clear plan to copy Blu-ray discs: what to prepare and quick picks; full-disc backups or main-movie rips to hard drive (DVDFab, BD-Cloner, MakeMKV); ISO images on PC (BurnAware); and Blu-ray-to-DVD down-conversion with practical steps. It also catalogs common failure modes and fixes, plus legal/FAQ essentials. In testing, DVDFab Blu-ray Copy stood out for broad disc compatibility and faster, GPU-assisted jobs, making it my top pick for 1:1 backups.
By Diana Smith - Jul 15, 2026