How To Backup DVD To Computer

By Thomas Finnaire


As laptops and mobile phones get more accessible, an increasing number of people are wanting to view their favorite TV shows and DVDs on them rather than their TVs. It makes it easier to have all of your DVDs in one location, like a hard drive, than to have big bulky storage containers with you everywhere you go.

The procedure of transporting the data of the DVD to the hard drive is called ripping. You will require two kinds of software to rip DVDs. The first computer software you'll need is one which can actually rip the content of the DVD and another software to reduce the ripped DVD into a smaller size. You will be able to get maximum quality versions of the DVD without the size.

For you to rip a DVD to your hard drive, you will need special software programs. There are various free computer software on the net today which will enable you copy the DVD content to your computer. You can just search on the net for appropriate computer software. Having said that, be certain that the software programs you end up picking has good feedbacks from customers. You might need to read opinions first before deciding which one to use. Download the software and install on your pc or laptop.

Some of the top DVD ripping software today are: * DVD Rip * DVDFab Decrypter * RipIt4Me * DVD Shrink * Handbrake

Now you are set for ripping. All you'll need to do is place the DVD to the drive and from the destination drop down list choose "To hard disk.." You'll need to decide on a folder where the harddrive content will be copied. You will then be asked what you want to copy, the entire disc, merely the video itself or elements of the film only. Click on the start button to begin the ripping process. It is that easy. The procedure and steps will vary from one software program to another but they are all more or less the same.

Needless to say you'll also need an external harddrive with a substantial amount of memory if you would like copy all of your DVDs. That way you can utilize the external drive for multiple portable devices and you'll have more than enough room as your collection increases.




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