Ripping DVDs to mp4 / iPod friendly format

[Platypus]

It looks like some sort of copy protection stuffed it or I used some wrong settings somewhere.

Try ripping with DVDdecrypter first, then work from the image on your hard drive

[Alf W]

Got it all working now thanks.

I must use the Technical forum more often. Surprisingly there are people who use this Board who actually know stuff!

Back to the cess-pit that is 'General'!

[mr_do!]

a bit late but ...

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/aplus-dvd-ripper/

free today only ...

:-)

[Badger]

Glad you got it working. This kind of thing can be a right pain.

I used to do alot of this stuff in a previous life. Handbrake is great on a Mac, but the PC version is pretty poor with DRM. I use Cucusoft Ultimate (about £20) at home for converting DVDs/Files from just about anything to anything. I use DVD Shrink for making 'back-ups' of my DVDs including protected ones.

HTH
Badger!

[mccannjg]

Handbrake.

cant beat handbrake!!!

[Mailman_1]

Is anyone aware of any FREE software to convert .avi, .mov, .mpg to ipod friendly mp4's?? I am aware versions to buy but if i can get it free, without watermarks/reminders etc that would obviously be better.

Thanks

[Netraider]

I've used the following site to create Ipod videos.

Linky

[scooterscot]

I'm surprised this did not get a mention.

http://homepage.mac.com/major4/

Using ffmpegx for a while with great success. However this is only for DVD's that are not encrypted.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Thanks for the handbrake recommendations here - now watching Sopranos on long train journeys.

[PRC1964]

Is anyone aware of any FREE software to convert .avi, .mov, .mpg to ipod friendly mp4's?? I am aware versions to buy but if i can get it free, without watermarks/reminders etc that would obviously be better.

Thanks

PSP Video 9 http://www.pspvideo9.com/ converts most formats to PSP friendly mp4's. I've no idea if they are also ipod friendly though.