Can anyone recommend quality DVD ripper?

[musicmafia]

Ive enjoyed using CD Ripper and db Music Converter for my music collection. I now want to convert some of my own content (not commercial movies) from DVD to digital files I can view on computer. I would like to do this with zero loss in video quality. Can anyone recommend which software would give me the best quality AND be easy to use? Thanks! MM

[musicmafia]

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PS I am on PC using XP if that matters...

[musicmafia]

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I would ultimately like to be able to view the files in Windows Media Player if possible.

[drjenkins]

Re: Can anyone recommend quality DVD ripper?

The only way to convert DVDs with no loss in quality is to remux the VOB files into mpg files using something like this:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/VOB2MPG

If you have other questions about video file editing, converting, playing, etc., I highly recommend VideoHelp

-drjenkins

[musicmafia]

Re: Can anyone recommend quality DVD ripper?

The only way to convert DVDs with no loss in quality is to remux the VOB files into mpg files using something like this:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/VOB2MPG

If you have other questions about video file editing, converting, playing, etc., I highly recommend VideoHelp

-drjenkins

thanks dr, i will check this out...

[hopsta]

Re: Can anyone recommend quality DVD ripper?

I have been using MakeMKV for nearly a year. I have saved 100's of my own DVD's onto my PC. It saves them in MKV file container and you can keep the original video, audio, subtitles, etc. if you wish. It is very fast at saving them too!

You can play MKV in WMP with a codec. Check out this website for more informatio. http://www.matroska.org

Let me know what you think.

[Spoons]

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I use avs software http://www.avs4you.com/video.aspx

[GeorgeButel]

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The best all-around program in my experience is DVDFab. It does cost money, however, but can remove all dvd protections. I have had very poor luck with the quality output of the "converter" type programs.