Windows/Mac: If you missed your chance to grab MacX DVD Ripper Pro while it was free in October, your second chance came up.
We’ve certainly discussed Handbrake in the past, but we’ve neglected to actually show you how to use it to rip a DVD. If you haven’t gotten into Handbrake because you’ve found it a little confusing or intimidating, here’s how to get started.
Mac OS X: While Windows and Linux users abound with free DVD-ripping software, OS X isn’t quite as lucky — but today, you can grab the incredibly full-featured MacX DVD Ripper Pro for free.
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Windows (AIR 2.0): HandBrake is our favourite media converter and DVD ripping tool. DropFolders automates HandBrake slightly, having it watch a folder, convert what it finds and drop it wherever you’d like.
Windows: Ever end up with a really weird disc image (MDF? PDI? B6I?) and no clue how to get at it? ISOBuddy is there for you. It burns or converts nearly any image file — even the Mac-specific DMG.
Blu-ray discs may be more protected and harder to play in certain programs, like XBMC, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play your HD video on your media centre. Here’s how to rip and compress Blu-Ray discs for high quality, space-saving results.
Windows: BurnAware Free has one of the most simple interfaces you can find for making a CD or DVD from a computer. A free beta of its upcoming third release converts many formats to usable discs and won’t tax your system’s resources.
Windows: HandBrake is a killer tool for ripping DVDs and converting videos to friendly formats. Its interface, though, is a bit imposing to first-time users, at least on Windows. VidCoder builds on HandBrake’s core powers and adds pared-down menus and options.
