Is there a free dvd ripper for Apple?

[thenetduck]

Hi,
I have a new iMac and would like to rip DVDs onto my hard drive. Theres arn't accually movies so it won't have any copy right thingy, they are Sales training videos. I know how to do it in Ubuntu (Much easier) bu I can't find a program that is free on apple. Anyone have any ideas?

The Net Duck

P.S. If I install Ubuntu with parellels could I rip it in ubuntu then somehow transfer it from my VM to my iMac? Thanks

[mdmunoz]

Handbrake (http://handbrake.m0k.org/?page_id=8) (also called MediaFork) is free and open source.

Ripping DVDs is somewhat processor-intensive, so doing it in a virtual machine might bog down the system.

[cyberdork33]

Also checkout MacTheRipper if you want raw vob files

[thenetduck]

Handbrake (http://handbrake.m0k.org/?page_id=8) (also called MediaFork) is free and open source.

Ripping DVDs is somewhat processor-intensive, so doing it in a virtual machine might bog down the system.
wow that is just what i needed. Thanks. Now to see if beta works very well.

Thanks,
The Net Duck

[thenetduck]

Hey on that program, do you know how to make it ripp the whole dvd as just one file rather than just one chapter at a time?

[mdmunoz]

It's supposed to rip the entire thing automatically. Maybe this is a bug in the beta?

If it continues to fail, you could try ripping with MacTheRipper as cyberdork suggested, then using Handbrake on those files.