DVD to Computer

bobirl

Hi all

Just ripped my old family movies from VHS to DVD. What is the fastest software to rip it to a computer? Is AVI the best format?

Thanks

eyesquirm

Is it to make a backup?

bobirl

No copy to watch on computer. and burn to DVD again.

eyesquirm

I'm sure there are easier ways than mine, but an old family movie that you copies from VHS I assume you can back up as much as you want therefore this is legal.
I use " DVD decrypter " to copy from dvd to hard drive.
Assume the copied DVD is greater than the capacity of a standard DVD, i.e. 4.7 gb.
Use a program called " DVD shrink " to compress the film and create a "temp" folder or other name, shrink to this.
Burn to DVD with Nero, etc.
As I say, I do this with all home movies.
I'm sure there are easier ways but this works for me.

bobirl

That program you suggested doesnt create a movie file i.e. avi?

thanks for the quick reply

Khannie

Why do you want a .avi file? If you created it from a VHS yourself then it's not encrypted (like a normal DVD would be). You can just copy the files to the computer using windows explorer.

bobirl

How do I play the files then?

Khannie

You'd use a program for playing back DVD's. You should be able to download one.

mp22

Windows media player.If it cant open the files install Klite codec pack

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Codec-Packs-Video-Codecs/KLite-Codec-Pack.shtml