Introduction: Rip Copy Protected (and Unprotected) DVDs to Your Computer And/or IPod/MP4 Player
Have you ever wondered how people get their movies on their iPod/MP4 player (probably becuase of illegally downloading pirated movies)? Do you want to get your movies on your iPod/MP4 player but don't how to? Do you want a free way to do this? Well, this instructable will show you a free way to rip your DVD movies to your computer and/or your iPod/MP4 player if you wish.
DISCLAIMER: Ripping copy protected DVDs is illegal (if disclosed on the back of the DVD. You should be allowed to keep a backup of your movies. But I recommend you delete the movie once your finished with it. Do not use this for any illegal purposes.
You will need:
The programs above will be explained during the instructable.
DISCLAIMER: Ripping copy protected DVDs is illegal (if disclosed on the back of the DVD. You should be allowed to keep a backup of your movies. But I recommend you delete the movie once your finished with it. Do not use this for any illegal purposes.
You will need:
The programs above will be explained during the instructable.
Step 1: Download and Install the Programs
First, you must download and install the specified programs from the links (also shown below).
- Download DVD43 from http://www.dvd43.com/. When opening the file, it will be ok to run it when it shows the warning prompt. Just click Ok. DVD43 is a programs that removes the copy protection from DVDs, but doesn't rip them. DVD43 worked with most new DVDs and old. If DVD43 doesn't detect your DVD, your DVD is probably unprotected. Just skip to step 4 (but install Handbrake).
- Download Handbrake from http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php. Handbrake rips all unprotected DVDs (which is why you need DVD43 to unprotect the DVD). You can choose the output format and codec (more information in the following steps).
Step 2: Run DVD43
After installing both programs you may have to restart your computer. After that, open DVD43. To be sure that DVD43 is running, look in the toolbar tray and find a yellow normal face.
Step 3: Insert Your DVD
Insert the DVD you want to rip. A dialog box (from DVD43) may pop up for a few seconds and DVD43 will remove the protection. When the program has finished, the icon in the tray will be a green smiley face.
Note: DVD43 can take up to a minute when remove newer types of copy-protection.
Note: DVD43 can take up to a minute when remove newer types of copy-protection.
Step 4: Open Handbrake and Adjust the Settings, Then Start
Open Handbrake. Click 'Source' and choose the DVD drive. It will scan the DVD for about a minute. When it has finished, choose a place to save your ripped file. You then choose a preset from the side. You can set the file format and change other settings like the width and the height and the codec.
Once you're done, click Start. A command prompt window will appear showing the encoding process.
Once you're done, click Start. A command prompt window will appear showing the encoding process.
Step 5: Final Step
Once the ripping is finished, add your movie to iTunes or just keep it in your computer to watch anytime. And be happy :)