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Hello! I'm posting this because I have looked all over Google and tried multiple programs and am yet to find what I'm looking for. All I want is to take DVD files(VOB files from the VIDEO_TS folder of a DVD) and rip them to my computer in .AVI or any easily playable format, then burn them to a disk when ever I need to. I've tried numerous software, but either they will only burn some weird format to DVD or they can't rip the multiple VOB files to my computer in a playable format.

I don't mind buying software if its cheap( < $50) but I just want it work and not need 7 applications to get 1 DVD on my computer.

EDIT: I'm running Win7.

Thank you.

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Short answer for : the cleanest free route is a rip+encode+author/burn toolchain (HandBrake or ffmpeg to transcode, then DVDStyler/DVD Flick to author a VIDEO_TS if a standalone DVD is needed, and ImgBurn to burn). For discs with copy protection, MakeMKV can extract the full title to MKV first; a single paid app that handles most protected DVDs and can rip to MP4/AVI is WinX DVD Ripper (one‑year plans are typically priced under $50). (handbrake.fr)

Note on ’s “isoripper”: ISO rippers make an exact disc image (useful for backups) but do not transcode VOBs into AVI/MP4. An ISO can be mounted or opened, then processed by a ripper/encoder, but an ISO ripper alone won’t produce a playable AVI. (qweas.com)

Practical, low-complexity workflows (Windows 7):

  • Simple re-encode (no copy protection): copy the VIDEO_TS folder, then use HandBrake to convert the main VOB title to MP4/MKV. If a playable DVD is required, author the MP4/AVI into a VIDEO_TS with DVDStyler (or DVD Flick) and burn with ImgBurn. (handbrake.fr)

  • Command-line option (advanced): ffmpeg can convert VOBs directly to AVI/MP4; e.g. 

    ffmpeg -i VTS_01_1.VOB -c:v mpeg4 -c:a libmp3lame output.avi

    This is useful for quick single-title conversions. (ffmpeg.org)

Encrypted DVDs and legality: HandBrake alone does not remove modern protections. MakeMKV will read many protected discs and produce lossless MKV files for further encoding; WinX advertises native support for many protected discs as an all‑in‑one paid option. Circumventing copy‑protection can have legal limits depending on jurisdiction (DMCA/Section 1201 in the U.S. and related exemptions), so follow local law and the Librarian of Congress / EFF guidance where applicable. (makemkv.info)

Recommendation summary: for a no‑cost stack use MakeMKV (if needed) + HandBrake + DVDStyler + ImgBurn; for one‑program convenience under $50, try WinX’s subscription option. (makemkv.info)

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