FYI I just copied the first of my DVD’s using MakeMKV (This software is free to use for DVD’s and becomes shareware if you want to rip Bluray discs) very easy to use. I then conveyed the output files using Handbrake, all went very well.
NOTES The DVD was 8.4 gb as was the ripped MKV file. The ripping took 27 minutes, (M1 Mac Book Pro.) * Interestingly, the converted mp4 file game in at a huge 23 gb, I think I need to play with the Handbrake settings to get this down to a similar size to the original file. Thanks again, Steve. On 5 Dec 2024, at 09:43, 'Steve Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group <[email protected]> wrote: Thanks guys, all makes sense, much appreciated. Steve. Sent from my phone On 4 Dec 2024, at 21:44, 'Stephen Watson' via Sussex Mac User Group <[email protected]> wrote: Thanks all - handy to know. It would certainly free up some cupboard space. 👍 Stephen You meet your destiny on the road you take to avoid it. ~ Carl Jung > On 4 Dec 2024, at 21:31, 'Jason Davies' via Sussex Mac User Group > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > On 4 Dec 2024, at 19:26, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > > DVD is only marginally better, it’s digital already so you can only rip at > full quality. MakeMKV is good for ripping direct from a DVD, then Handbrake > for converting to MP4. > > echoing this, and noting the weirdness about MakeMKV making you download > regularly but apparently no way I can find to buy a licence. > > If you feel lazy, I've also used Macdvdripper > <https://www.macdvdripperpro.com/> in the past, for a one-stop bit of > software (but not free). It lets you poke around and be sure you're selecting > the right file, as DVDs tend to be full of weird configurations once you look > at the way they've put it together behind the menus. > > It also offers to upscale to HD using AI, so that'll be fun as people grow > extra fingers etc. (tbf it might do a pretty good job, depending on what it's > working with). > > Cheers, > > Jason > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To view this discussion, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/AA824F52-E881-4A71-B510-06544CAD7D8F%40me.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/AA824F52-E881-4A71-B510-06544CAD7D8F%40me.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/9132E887-2ADB-4FA3-BCCC-49FDB6301D9C%40icloud.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/9132E887-2ADB-4FA3-BCCC-49FDB6301D9C%40icloud.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/96BBD8AE-435E-4E8E-8803-08134B1B554A%40btinternet.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/96BBD8AE-435E-4E8E-8803-08134B1B554A%40btinternet.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/EB1ED603-BC79-4EA9-9719-55E2CBF2A5FD%40btinternet.com.
