DVD Ripper for Mac

Bone · February 17, 2016, 1:54am

I recently switched to a mac and am looking for a new DVD ripping software. I have some DVDs I own and want to push them to mp4 for the kids and for road trips on the Kindle.

Any recommendations for freeware? I tried a couple and they only allowed a rip of the first 5 minutes without the paid version. I used WinRipperPlatinum on my old windows PC, but can’t find an equivalent.

Dewey_Finn · February 17, 2016, 2:13am

I’ve used Handbrake on my Windows PC. It’s also available for the Mac.

DCnDC · February 17, 2016, 2:45am

Second Handbrake. Excellent program.

Snowboarder_Bo · February 17, 2016, 3:04am

Aye, Handbrake is the shiznit for Macs.

Bone · February 17, 2016, 3:35am

Handbrake doesn’t seem to want to copy encrypted DVDs. Just tried with my Lion King and it said no go.

Gray_Ghost · February 17, 2016, 3:42am

Will MakeMKV work for Macs? The cnet reviewers at the downlink site seem to think so.

I remember using it for PC.

DCnDC · February 17, 2016, 4:03am

Disney really doesn’t want anyone copying their stuff. I could tell you how to get around it, but I’m afraid that would violate the board rules. Easy enough to find out for yourself.