We have all had a DVD or a video file that we would like to store on a hard disk , iPhone or iPad , or make a backup copy ( especially if you have children).
This is not a promotion for piracy as you should not copy what you don’t own.
HandBrake is a free video transcoder. HandBrake will get the video from a variety of sources, including a DVD, and a DVD image, and grabs audio from sources as well, including MPEG audio tracks.
You’ll can then output this digital file in a variety of formats, suitable to play on many devices and you can even select individual chapters.
Handbrake is extremely customisable for it’s output.
If you want to learn more about HandBrake check out this article from Maclife
How To Encode Like a Pro With Handbrake
Convert Videos Fast With Handbrake
Handbrake Tips For DVD Transcoders
How-To Decrypt DVDs with HandBrake
How To Rip A DVD To Your Computer
The companion piece of software to HandBrake is VLC which will be needed to be installed along with Handbrake
LOVE Handbrake. I ripped all of my DVDs to my iMac years ago. It immediately simplified watching all of my media. I can airplay to my iPad and AppleTV from the computer – with just a press of a button. No more missing or scratched DVDs – no more leaving the discs out after watching them. No more buying DVD cabinets!