Best software for ripping encrypted DVDs?

Does anyone know of a newer program for ripping encrypted DVDs? (I'm talking about the ones with copy protection). For instance, is it actually possible to burn a movie straight from a rental shop using Nero?

WinRAR is actually pretty solid. It’s super straightforward to get the hang of, and honestly, it just gets the job done without any unnecessary fuss.

Just a heads-up: hunting for illegal software or pirated content is strictly against the rules on this forum

Amy Brooks8 said:searching for illegal content or software is strictly prohibited on this forum

The man is merely being curious—he isn't actually intending to follow through with anything😬

Amy Brooks8 said:looking for illegal stuff or software on this forum is strictly against the rules

Honestly, what he’s asking for is perfectly legal. There isn't some federal law out there that says you can't strip protection from a DVD or a CD—once I've bought a disc, it’s mine, and I should be able to tinker with it however I see fit. What he was looking for doesn't even have a direct link to piracy, so I really don't see why we're making such a huge deal out of it.

Are you pairing anydvd with clonedvd2?

It’s all well and good when you’re hunting down those programs, but
everyone knows you should probably make a backup of the DVD first just to keep the original from getting trashed. 😬 😬

Amy Brooks8 said:It’s actually a pretty smart move to look for those programs
because people always say you should make a backup of your DVD just so you don't end up scratching the original disc. 😬 😬

So, yeah, I guess that's pretty much it.😈

Handbrake is simple, lightweight, and just gets the job done... honestly, what more could you ask for?

And what happens if none of those options—like shrinking the file, using Macrium Reflect, or even Handbrake—actually work? What then?

steeleagle152 said:What happens if none of those methods (shrinking, cloning, Handbrake...) actually work? What's the backup plan then?

then you just buy the original and stop screwing over the country you live in! 😁

Alexander Kelly3 said:Maybe you just buy the original software so you aren't screwing over the country you actually live in. 😁

Hilarious. Real genius stuff right there...😵

Alexander Kelly3 said:then just buy the original and stop screwing over the country you actually live in! 😁

Brilliant logic there, truly...

Alright, since we’re talking about copyright infringement, let’s be real: pretty much everyone is guilty of it. Think about it—when you borrow a DVD from a friend, legally speaking, only the person who actually paid for that movie is supposed to watch it. But does anyone actually follow that? Of course not; the whole family piles onto the couch to watch it together. So, by the letter of the law, we’re all criminals and we all deserve to be thrown in jail. Honestly, screw this whole capitalist system—just copy everything you can and don't look back!

Man, I’m telling you, if you're still messing around with DVD Fab or any of that other junk, just stop. Seriously. Just grab AnyDVD... honestly, whenever a new version drops, just download it and call it a day. You won't run into a single damn problem. It just works... unlike everything else...

If you’re using Handbrake, the only thing you really have to watch out for is making sure you don't shrink the file down so much that it loses its quality!
Once you've got that sorted, you can just jump over to Macrium Reflect and burn it straight to a disc, right?
That way, you end up with a perfect backup of your own. I've actually tested this out with all those new movies—even the kids' cartoons🤣—and it works like a charm!😉 👍

steeleagle152 said:What happens if none of those methods—shrinking, cloning, using Handbrake—actually work? What then?

I’ve burned through a massive pile of them (strictly for my own collection 😬). Newest releases, oldest classics... nothing has failed yet. You just have to keep your software updated.

Since there are more of you here now...

Amy Brooks8 said:searching for illegal content or software is prohibited on this forum

It’s hardly illegal, unless you live in some hyper-regulated corner of America or the USA. Fair use laws exist specifically so you can make copies for personal use—backups, converting formats, that kind of thing. Why make it so complicated?

Axelrod said:It’s not illegal, except maybe in the absolute madness of America or the USA. Fair use gives you the right to make copies for personal use—stuff like backups or converting files to a different format and all that.

My bad, I didn't realize
So, cheers to having the right to copy things for personal use (backups, switching media formats, etc.)