DVD Shrink/Rip Programs part 1

Tennvol09

Anyone know a good DVD Shrink and Rip-to-harddrive programs compatible with Windows 7? I had DVD Shrink 3.2 when I had Vista and installed it again when I installed 7 and it crashed my comp...had to reinstall 7. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Bongo

I have used this guide Rip any DVDs with RipIt4Me + DVD Shrink + ImgBurn full guide for newbies - AfterDawn: Forums
It uses RipIt4Me (DVD Decrypter + FixVTS) + DVD Shrink + ImgBurn
The link for RipIt4Me does not work had to search google fot it

Jerry

Arc

If you dont want the output to VOB, the best two options are

HandBrake

virtualdub

Those two supports h264 ... so you get good quality of rip in a lesser space .

Luckystar

Or another good one

The Official ImgBurn Website

This rips to an .iso and completely clones the disk.

Use this to then read those images

SlySoft Virtual CloneDrive

These are perfect for when you are backing or what not.


Oh and they are completely free


Lucky

Tennvol09

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Luckystar

Or another good one

The Official ImgBurn Website

This rips to an .iso and completely clones the disk.

Use this to then read those images

SlySoft Virtual CloneDrive

These are perfect for when you are backing or what not.


Oh and they are completely free


Lucky

Which one on the ImgBurn website do I need to download?

Totenschlaggh

I use the free version of DVDFab to rip my DVD's and Handbrake to encode them to MKV (x264 + AC3/DTS passthru).

G1LLY

I use DVD Shrink on Windows 7, never had any trouble with it since using it in Compatibility mode (Windows XP SP3).

Right click on the DVD Shrink program icon > Properties > Compatibility > Compatibility mode > Windows XP SP3.

The above method works for me but can't say for definite it'll work for you, try at your own risk.

pparks1

I'm running DVD Shrink on Windows 7 64-bit and having no problems at all. I only use it to shrink the file. Typically use DVD Fab Decrypter to actually rip the file first.

Pusspa

I also use DVDshrink on win7 x64 and have experienced no issues at all. I didnt need to use any compatibility mode during installation or when i run the program.

MilesAhead

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Pusspa

I also use DVDshrink on win7 x64 and have experienced no issues at all. I didnt need to use any compatibility mode during installation or when i run the program.

+1. Using it on W7 32 bit.

A DVD9 to DVD5 shrinker with better quality is DVD Rebuilder. There's a free and a Pro version. The Pro version allows you to run a copy of the video encoder per core. For example HC Encoder. Another nice feature is .avs conversion of letterbox 4:3 dvd to 16x9. I've started using it to convert a lot of dvds I bought in the 90s before 16x9 anamorphic was the norm(many Hong Kong films were letterboxed.) Using HC "normal" profile on my quad I can process a 90 minute movie in about 35 minutes. If you use HC "best" profile figure on doubling the time for a bit better quality.

YTBOY83

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Totenschlaggh

I use the free version of DVDFab to rip my DVD's and Handbrake to encode them to MKV (x264 + AC3/DTS passthru).

�� Quote: Originally Posted by G1LLY

I use DVD Shrink on Windows 7, never had any trouble with it since using it in Compatibility mode (Windows XP SP3).

Right click on the DVD Shrink program icon > Properties > Compatibility > Compatibility mode > Windows XP SP3.

The above method works for me but can't say for definite it'll work for you, try at your own risk.

�� Quote: Originally Posted by pparks1

I'm running DVD Shrink on Windows 7 64-bit and having no problems at all. I only use it to shrink the file. Typically use DVD Fab Decrypter to actually rip the file first.

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Pusspa

I also use DVDshrink on win7 x64 and have experienced no issues at all. I didnt need to use any compatibility mode during installation or when i run the program.

�� Quote: Originally Posted by MilesAhead

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Pusspa

I also use DVDshrink on win7 x64 and have experienced no issues at all. I didnt need to use any compatibility mode during installation or when i run the program.

+1. Using it on W7 32 bit.

A DVD9 to DVD5 shrinker with better quality is DVD Rebuilder. There's a free and a Pro version. The Pro version allows you to run a copy of the video encoder per core. For example HC Encoder. Another nice feature is .avs conversion of letterbox 4:3 dvd to 16x9. I've started using it to convert a lot of dvds I bought in the 90s before 16x9 anamorphic was the norm(many Hong Kong films were letterboxed.) Using HC "normal" profile on my quad I can process a 90 minute movie in about 35 minutes. If you use HC "best" profile figure on doubling the time for a bit better quality.

Good answers, first off all, DVD Shrink worked fine for me on my system (look at my specs for details), if it does not work just run it under compatibility mode like one the answers said.

If you do not know much about DVDs and want an easy program try this.

Magic DVD Ripper - rip DVD to hard drive or blank DVD

Try to keep the movie under 3 hours, every time i go over 3 hours on a 4.7GB disk it gets all pix-elated, it also depends on how good the compression is with the program.

Wishmaster

My opinion is a bit different from most.

AnyDVDHD + MeGUI
(Converting to high bit rate files -- MKV for HD or MP4 for DVD)

Ponmayilal

Can this be the ultimate tool kit?



Personally, I would prefer to convert my DVDs and BDs into ISOs, mount them on a virtual drive and play them as I would the originals. Saves your discs and optical drives. Large external HDDs are cheap enough now.

Arc

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

Can this be the ultimate tool kit?

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Personally, I would prefer to convert my DVDs and BDs into ISOs, mount them on a virtual drive and play them as I would the originals. Saves your discs and optical drives. Large external HDDs are cheap enough now.

Missing a few there ... like CloneDVD , DVD X Copy , VirtualDub , GordianKnot and a few ....

Ponmayilal

^ You mean,....and a few.... like Smart Ripper, my first love? Hmmmmm..........its all there in my archive but too deep to dig out.

When I did dig out Ripit4me and installed it on Windows 7 today, it said "no optical drive found or it is locked". When I invoked AnyDVD, it straightened out its tail and behaved like a prodigal son returned.

YTBOY83

Just use a NAS to stream, or a decent media converter or from your PC.

MilesAhead

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Arc

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

Can this be the ultimate tool kit?

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Personally, I would prefer to convert my DVDs and BDs into ISOs, mount them on a virtual drive and play them as I would the originals. Saves your discs and optical drives. Large external HDDs are cheap enough now.

Missing a few there ... like CloneDVD , DVD X Copy , VirtualDub , GordianKnot and a few ....

If we're talking BluRay then add BD Rebuilder to go with DVD Rebuilder. BD Rebuilder is not a ripper. But you can rip with MakeMKV. BD Rebuilder can now output to standard DVD for those times when you want to play on a DVD player.
Like DVD Rebuilder, it uses HC encode for standard DVD encoding.

For 264 it produces excellent BD5 structures. I just rename the .m2ts file and copy it to a drive for play on WD USB player. It also has avs filter option if you need to burn in subs. My WD player will use external .srt or .idx/.sub but if you do more than Pause they will go out of sync. Sometimes I just burn them in to be done with it.

ebolaz

Previously, I had a PC running Windows Vista and was using DVD Shrink and Nero to rip and burn DVDs. On the whole, this system worked 95% of the time. The other 5% I chuck it up to DVD encryption protection, etc.

I recently had to replace my old PC with a new one that runs Windows 7 64-bit. I installed DVD Shrink 3.2.0.15 in my new PC but I have been unable to backup DVDs. DVD Shrink is able to open the disc in the drive. Then, when I try to back it up, the furthest I have gotten was 8%. Then, the window turns black and stalls.

Things I have tried: I've set compatibility to Vista (my previous OS) and also Windows XP Sp3 (which someone recommended here). I also tried with and without Data Execution Prevention (DEP) being set except for Shrink. I rebooted as well. Also tried uninstalling and reinstalling Shrink.

There might be a specific combination that will work? If someone can provide a step-by-step to install Shrink as well as set it up for proper use in Windows 7 64-Bit, I would be eternally grateful.

Thanks!

DeaconFrost

DVD Shrink works fine with Windows 7. That being said, I rarely use it. I have DVDfab and their new Passkey app, both free, that handle the ripping, and Handbrake to do the encoding.

Ponmayilal

^ Correct me if I am wrong.

1. DVD Passkey is not free but costs USD40.

2. Even if you use the Free DVDFab HD decrypter, you do not need DVD Passkey. (The decrypter takes care, to make the DVD region free and also of any copy protection measures )

DeaconFrost

1. The Lite version is free, and has worked perfectly fine for me.

2. There have been some very recent DVDs that have given me trouble in DVDfab alone, such as The Other Guys. If I run Passkey in the background, I see the correct stream and can continue on without issue. I only run Passkey when I encounter an issue in DVDfab.

Ponmayilal

OK,thats nice and thanks.

That brings to the fore the one disadvantage of using the Free DVDFab HD Decrypter. As per their recent policy, while any updates to deal with the most recent copy protection measures will be made available to licensed users almost immediately, it may be delayed by 30 to 60 days for the free version users.

It is good to know that by using the DVD Passkey lite where necessary, you have been able to overcome this difficulty.

pparks1

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

That brings to the fore the one disadvantage of using the Free DVDFab HD Decrypter. As per their recent policy, while any updates to deal with the most recent copy protection measures will be made available to licensed users almost immediately, it may be delayed by 30 to 60 days for the free version users.

How new is this policy?

Because I've used this software for years and have only encountered a couple of discs that it wouldn't work with (5 or less). 99.9% of the time an update to the newest version solves any problems. While they only usually list the stable release on the website, it seems you can always find betas that are updated quite regularly.

Ponmayilal

This new policy is of course more than a year old and a sticky in their forum. ( I should have rather said "current policy" ). States "Effective with DVDFab v6.1.2.5 ..... DVDFab HD Decrypter will continue to receive immediate bug fixes, and new protection removal will be updated generally within 30-60 days of initial release to registered users."

SledgeDG

�� Quote: Originally Posted by pparks1

I'm running DVD Shrink on Windows 7 64-bit and having no problems at all. I only use it to shrink the file. Typically use DVD Fab Decrypter to actually rip the file first.

I do EXACTLY the same in 32 Bit without any problems whatsoever.

pparks1

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

This new policy is of course more than a year old and a sticky in their forum. ( I should have rather said "current policy" ). States "Effective with DVDFab v6.1.2.5 ..... DVDFab HD Decrypter will continue to receive immediate bug fixes, and new protection removal will be updated generally within 30-60 days of initial release to registered users."

Gotcha, thanks for the info. I do think that the new protection removal features goes into the betas rather quickly and then out as full stable updates 30-60 days after release. I think that explains why any time I have ever come across a new copy protection, then downloading and installing the newest beta always resolves the issue.

For me, I just rip the movies to my HD, then write to a rewriteable DVD to time shift when I watch my Netflix movies. I watch 'em and record back over them. So, if I get 1 and I cannot back it up, I just watch it and then sent it back.

ebolaz

�� Quote: Originally Posted by DeaconFrost

DVD Shrink works fine with Windows 7. That being said, I rarely use it. I have DVDfab and their new Passkey app, both free, that handle the ripping, and Handbrake to do the encoding.

Thanks, DF. How do you know it works? Have you ripped+burn DVDs with it? If so, is it possible to list your step-by-step installation and running (whether you specify DEF, compatibility settings, when you reboot, etc)? There seems to be a plethora of parameters but I was hoping there is a logical procedure to it all. I might not be using the same combinations.

Also, I read that Nero 10 is also a possible conern? I used to use 8 without any problem, but had to purchase 10. I dl'ed 8 so I don't have copy.

I haven't tried the other programs yet. I'm hoping I could figure the Shrink+Nero combo out since this is what worked for me previously (although in Vista).

Thanks for the help!

DeaconFrost

�� Quote: Originally Posted by ebolaz

Thanks, DF. How do you know it works? Have you ripped+burn DVDs with it?

Yes, that's exactly how I know it works...I've been using it the entire year and a half that Windows 7 has been out. I install with all the defaults. I don't recall making any changes in the settings either. One of the two apps tries to install a vso burning engine, or something like that. I usually skip that option. I'm on my laptop now, so I am not in front of a system with DVD Shrink installed.

I am still using Nero 7, and it works fine with DVD Shrink. I'm thinking of ditching Nero completely. DVD Shrink will still work, it just adds a step of having to open my burning app of choice and burn the .vob files. No big deal at all.

SledgeDG

�� Quote: Originally Posted by DeaconFrost

DVD Shrink will still work, it just adds a step of having to open my burning app of choice and burn the .vob files. No big deal at all.

Same here...I used DVDShrink on Vista and now here on W7 without any modifications,compatibility settings and the likes and without any trouble at all. I dropped NERO somewhere in v4.x or 5.x (already under XP)
The only thing I like to add to your statement: burning VOBs can be tricky for inexperienced users. That's why i usually suggest to have DVDShrink save into ISO so all relevant folders/files are created inside the ISO and the burn program picks up the correct parameters. I haven't produced a single coaster that way

-DG

ebolaz

�� Quote: Originally Posted by SledgeDG

�� Quote: Originally Posted by DeaconFrost

DVD Shrink will still work, it just adds a step of having to open my burning app of choice and burn the .vob files. No big deal at all.

Same here...I used DVDShrink on Vista and now here on W7 without any modifications,compatibility settings and the likes and without any trouble at all. I dropped NERO somewhere in v4.x or 5.x (already under XP)
The only thing I like to add to your statement: burning VOBs can be tricky for inexperienced users. That's why i usually suggest to have DVDShrink save into ISO so all relevant folders/files are created inside the ISO and the burn program picks up the correct parameters. I haven't produced a single coaster that way

-DG

Thanks for the replies, Sledge, DFrost

Well, I'm stumped. When I got my new HP + Windows 7 64-bit, I dl'ed and installed DVD Shrink v.015 and tried to open + backup without changing any settings i.e., default settings (since I didn't know of any of them previously). DVD Shrink opens the DVD fine but fails to backup (I think it got as far as 8% then blacks out), that's when I searched the web for some help.

I then came across and tried modifications as DEP exception, compatibility settings, rebooting, but nothing helped. Again, I seem to get only as far as 8% of the backup process and it would black out (the preview window on DVD Shrink). I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling, trying different combinations of the modifications, but still no luck.

Anything else anyone could think of? I guess I can try another program to replace the "open+backup" function (I guess that's equivalent to "saving DVD as an iso file"?) DVD Shrink provides. Just in case I need to go that route, any suggestions?

Also, I just got Nero 10, so I am sort of stuck with it.

Thanks, folks!

SledgeDG

Well if DVD Shrink black out, freezes or s/th like that then the original DVD has a protection scheme that DVDShrink can't handle. For those cases I first copy the disk to my harddrive with DVDFab and in a second step I shrink the whole thing down to an ISO that matches DVD5.
(I know that DVDFab can create the ISO as well it's just faster to do it like this on my system)
Certainly you can keep using NERO...I personally just didn't see any advantage over the free program I use

-DG

DeaconFrost

�� Quote: Originally Posted by SledgeDG

Well if DVD Shrink black out, freezes or s/th like that then the original DVD has a protection scheme that DVDShrink can't handle.

Bingo. That's why I've started using DVDfab for everything as a first step, whether the movie is going to disc or a ripped file for my HTPC. DVDfab is updated often, where as DVD Shrink hasn't been in a long time. Once the protections are removed, DVD Shrink has no issues whatsoever.

MilesAhead

For just freeware, try this:

RipIt4Me 1.7.1.0 - VideoHelp.com Downloads

with the ancillary(DVD Decrypter and Shrink) tools I think it works for me on 95% of DVDs

Also as I mentioned earlier, you can try MakeMKV. A new version was just released. 1.6.4. The DVD support is supposed to be improved. MakeMKV is free as long as it is in beta stage(which it has been for many months now. I paid for it so I have fewer hassles when updating from what I read in its forum.)

Jambe

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Ideal DVD Copy (www.idealdvdcopy.com ).

However, it only allows ten free uses and then it has to be purchased.

Easy to use and a great forum which tells what movies are cracked.

SledgeDG

Probably because people in general (and me in particular) rather spend money on better hardware/important things instead on software for jobs that can be executed just as well with freeware.

DeaconFrost

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Jambe

However, it only allows ten free uses and then it has to be purchased.

Why mention it when a free product does the job just as well? It's the same reason so many people use MSE. It's free and does the job just as well.

ebolaz

�� Quote: Originally Posted by DeaconFrost

�� Quote: Originally Posted by SledgeDG

Well if DVD Shrink black out, freezes or s/th like that then the original DVD has a protection scheme that DVDShrink can't handle.

Bingo. That's why I've started using DVDfab for everything as a first step, whether the movie is going to disc or a ripped file for my HTPC. DVDfab is updated often, where as DVD Shrink hasn't been in a long time. Once the protections are removed, DVD Shrink has no issues whatsoever.

OK, I tried a different DVD. But now, while the backup is going as far as 25%, I got a message saying I don't have enough memory. But I have 1.8 Tb free in this HD.

What does DVDFab do exactly that Shrink doesn't?

Kipper

You can download DVD43, there is a version for both 32/64bit; it will run in the background so that DVDShrink will work just fine for you.

DeaconFrost

�� Quote: Originally Posted by ebolaz

What does DVDFab do exactly that Shrink doesn't?

It does everything that DVD Shrink does....except it is updated often. DVD Shrink hasn't been updated in years.

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Kipper

You can download DVD43, there is a version for both 32/64bit; it will run in the background so that DVDShrink will work just fine for you.

DVDfab also has freeware for this called Passkey Lite. I install it, but don't let it run all the time. Then, when DVDfab has an issue deciphering chapters, I use Passkey Lite and then rerun DVDfab.

ebolaz

Hi, Deacon

If DVDFab does what Shrink does, should I just scrap Shrink for DVDFab? Sounds like some people use both?

Thanks for the help.

DeaconFrost

I have pretty much stopped using DVD Shrink completely. DVDfab does have an option to pull out languages, etc that aren't used, and rip to a 4.5 GB size, or leave the size at 100%, just like DVD Shrink.

ebolaz

�� Quote: Originally Posted by DeaconFrost

1. The Lite version is free, and has worked perfectly fine for me.

2. There have been some very recent DVDs that have given me trouble in DVDfab alone, such as The Other Guys. If I run Passkey in the background, I see the correct stream and can continue on without issue. I only run Passkey when I encounter an issue in DVDfab.

Hi, DF
I think I'll try DVDFab. Where can I dl the program? After Dawn doesn't seem to have it?

And what does Passkey do and where can I get that?

Thanks!

SledgeDG

DVDFab DVD & Blu-ray Copy, DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Ripper Software. Copy DVD, DVDR, Blu-ray Disc to PSP, or iPad/iPhone/iPod. Copy Blu-ray to BD-R, MKV, or Hard Drive.
For passkey lite scroll down on the left under free tools

ebolaz

Thanks DF, Sledge!

I've got DVDFab up and running. I also installed Nero 10 and now this one is giving me problems. Challenges keep comin. Will start new thread on this. Please help me there!

SledgeDG

Great that DVDFab works for you now.
I haven't used Nero in some 5, 6 years but I'll see if I can help you there, too

Thanks for the feedback

-DG