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    Program to rip DVDs/BluRays to .avi?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mochaultimate, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. mochaultimate

    mochaultimate Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all,

    I have a bunch of DVDs that I would like to convert into either .AVI or .MKV. I've also got a couple of Blu-Rays that I'd like to do the same for.

    Can someone please give me a few recommendations (preferably free ones :p ) for doing this? I've looked at Super and it doesn't seem to do the job. IMGBurn rips the discs into .ISOs, but I'd rather it be in AVI or MKV instead.

    Thanks in advance for all your help :)
     
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  2. grimreefer1967

    grimreefer1967 Notebook Evangelist

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    Might want to check out Handbrake and/or MakeMKV. Both freeware.
     
    grimreefer1967, Aug 15, 2011
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    mochaultimate Notebook Consultant

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    Hi grim,

    Thanks, +repped! I do have handbrake, but was not aware that it was able to rip to AVI or MKV - will take another look at it.
     
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    grimreefer1967 Notebook Evangelist

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    It'll rip to mkv, but not avi.


    I use a different program (Movavi) for all my avi conversions, but it's not free.
     
    grimreefer1967, Aug 15, 2011
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