DVD also is called "Digital Versatile Disc" or "Digital Video Disc", it is a popular optical disc storage media format. Its main uses are video and data storage.
A DVD ripper is a software program that facilitates copying the content of a DVD to a hard disk drive. They are mainly used to transfer video on DVDs to different formats, to edit or back up DVD content, and for converting DVD video for playback on media players and mobile devices. Some DVD rippers include additional features, such as the ability to decrypt DVDs, remove copy preventions and make disks unrestricted and region-free.
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The following is the main use of DVD rip software or DVD Ripper
* To watch DVD movies on other MP3/MP4 players like iPod, touch, iPhone, etc.
* To share DVD movies with friends online
* To protect DVD disc from scratches
* And more…