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Convert DVD to an AVI file

MICKEYG · 2009-11-18 12:46:40

First up, not looking to do anything illegal here. I have a large collection of DVD's (mostly kids movies) and the kids are destroying them. Before they all get scratched I'd like to convert them into avi files so I can play them on my TV using a PC to TV link. Can anyone recommend a software program that will do that for…

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First up, not looking to do anything illegal here.
I have a large collection of DVD's (mostly kids movies) and the kids are destroying them. Before they all get scratched I'd like to convert them into avi files so I can play them on my TV using a PC to TV link.

Can anyone recommend a software program that will do that for me. Looking for something not too pricey that wont take more than the actual movie running time to convert.

Thanks in advance.

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#2 18-11-2009 2:14pm

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smart ripper , to rip the vob to a single file on your system and simple divx to covert to avi . both free .

use these most of the time , very easy use and nothing tricky.

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_rippers/smartripper.cfm

http://simpledivx.org/

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#3 19-11-2009 2:30pm

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I tried smart ripper but it took 5 hours and then only produced 3 tiny vob files. Not sure what I did wrong.

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#4 20-11-2009 10:59am

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Strange it took so long , what spec system are you running.

also attached a doc on how to setup smart ripper to speed up and create one single vob file for a dvd

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#5 20-11-2009 11:02am

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Thanks for the help. I am on VISTA but the memory is very low. May try it on my work machine.
I have your instructions and will try again over the weekend.
Thanks again.

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#6 20-11-2009 11:03am

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DVD to AVI/DivX/XviD software directory.

Have a look here: http://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/dvd-to-avi-divx-xvid

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#7 20-11-2009 11:04am

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Just because something is 'Free', doesn't mean it isn't on a par, or even better, than pay-for-software. Don't dismiss the free software..

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#8 20-11-2009 11:48am

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AutoGK.

http://www.autogk.me.uk/

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#9 20-11-2009 2:32pm

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Actually, this is in the FAQ

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#10 20-11-2009 3:51pm

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MICKEYG wrote: »

Before they all get scratched I'd like to convert them into avi files so I can play them on my TV using a PC to TV link.

Part 6 of the Computer/Tech FAQ mentions DVDShrink. That app hasn't been updated for a while so I use DVDFab (free version) instead for ripping onto the HDD.

Once ive got the DVD onto my HDD, I use Handbrake to convert to a MKV with x264 video, and AC3 audio (same as on the DVD). The single-pass CRF at about 60-61% works great, and even though x264 takes longer, its still quick because its only a single-pass encode (with Xvid, you pretty much need a 2-pass encode if you want to get good results).

With x264 you have a choice of settings depending on how much compression you want (and how long the encode takes). But even the lowest setting (basline) looks a lot better than Xvid size-for-size.

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#11 20-11-2009 5:12pm

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Don't forget if you're doing this on a Windows machine you will need something like AnyDVD as well as your ripper of choice. I use Handbrake - nice and simple and never fails me.

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#12 23-11-2009 4:25pm

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Thanks All.
1. Am using Smart Ripper to get the DVD onto my PC (takes about 20 mins).
2. I then use Auto GK to convert it to an AVI - takes 2 - 3 hours.
Works fine. Just wondering if I can speed up the second part. Could it be down to memory on my machine?

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#13 23-11-2009 6:18pm

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MICKEYG wrote: »

Just wondering if I can speed up the second part. Could it be down to memory on my machine?

What's your CPU?

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#14 23-11-2009 11:54pm

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T2080 1.73 ghz.
It as ACER 5570Z

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#15 24-11-2009 12:04am

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Khannie wrote: »

AutoGK.

http://www.autogk.me.uk/

Heard this is good. Also i have used eRightSoft Super for this task loads of times and its great.

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#16 24-11-2009 12:13am

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Good grief, Super, totally forgot about that, I always thought the ultra minimal look of the website came across as a bit dodgy, which is why I avoided it!

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#17 18-12-2009 9:12pm

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Joeface wrote: »

smart ripper , to rip the vob to a single file on your system and simple divx to covert to avi . both free .

use these most of the time , very easy use and nothing tricky.

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_rippers/smartripper.cfm

http://simpledivx.org/

From above link....:mad: This software is no longer available, this page is stored for archival puposes only.

On 1st of January, 2006, a new copyright legislation came into force in Finland that made it illegal to distribute tools that allow circumvention of technical copy protections. The legislation was approved by Finnish parliament and was based on European Union Copyright Directive, a law that each EU member state has to implement to their national legislations.

As AfterDawn Ltd is a company located in Finland, we have to obey the new copyright legislation and therefor, the software you were searching for, is no longer available. For more details on options we tried to find, how the law changed our site and more, please read this article.

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