DVD conversion

[tinpanalley]

For DVD VOB file content converted to MPG without loss of quality in video or audio, is Handbrake the best tool? I used to use vob2dvd ages ago but it won't run on Windows 10.

 

[shortylickens]

GOOD QUESTION!

I was just ripping some DVD's to my 10 TB drive and realized it would be better to convert them. I also use Windows 10.

 

[tinpanalley]

GOOD QUESTION!

I was just ripping some DVD's to my 10 TB drive and realized it would be better to convert them. I also use Windows 10.

I think Handbrake may be the most efficient way. I just did it, I just need to confirm whether I'm doing a 1:1, no quality loss conversion.

 

[TheELF]

Use avidemux to load the main .ifo file, set video and audio to copy and save the file,that's the only way to get lossless to copy the stream.

 

[tinpanalley]

Use avidemux to load the main .ifo file, set video and audio to copy and save the file,that's the only way to get lossless to copy the stream.

Oh, really? Ok, see, I knew there was a way with avidemux or virtualdub or something. Thank you!

 

[tinpanalley]

Use avidemux to load the main .ifo file, set video and audio to copy and save the file,that's the only way to get lossless to copy the stream.

Hmmm... unfortunately got a "cannot find a demuxer for ... *.IFO" error.
Also, do you happen to know off hand what the options would be to ensure a 1:1 uncompressed copy?

 

[Bardock]

Vob files are mpegs no need to remux. Copy vob files to mpeg like this in Windows command prompt:

Copy /B part1.vob + part2.vob "name of movie.mpg"

And it will merge them lossless.

 

[tinpanalley]

Vob files are mpegs no need to remux. Copy vob files to mpeg like this in Windows command prompt:
Copy /B part1.vob + part2.vob "name of movie.mpg"
And it will merge them lossless.

Surely there's a GUI method, though. Without going to DOS.

 

[Bardock]

Lol maybe but give it a whirl it's fast and easy, I do it all the time with .ts files and it works.

 

[tinpanalley]

Lol maybe but give it a whirl it's fast and easy, I do it all the time with .ts files and it works.

Well, that's good to know, because NOTHING seems to work when converting .ts files. I just want a program that can do a 1:1 copy (understanding that most DVDs are compressed anyway) and then do some further compression should I need to in the same program.

 

[Bardock]

Use the converter in vlc then. It uses same libs as ffmpeg but is easy gui.

Go to convert
Load vob file
Select a profile that is the format you want or make your own
Select destination
Convert

It's easy but slow.

 

[tinpanalley]

Use the converter in vlc then. It uses same libs as ffmpeg but is easy gui....It's easy but slow.

Why is it slow?
And what have you got for ripping to an uncompressed file directly from a disc?

 

[Iron Woode]

I rip DVDs using makeMKV. gives lots of control over extras, audio tracks, subtitles, etc and is quite fast.

 

[HutchinsonJC]

I like vidcoder over handbrake

 

[jkauff]

I rip DVDs using makeMKV. gives lots of control over extras, audio tracks, subtitles, etc and is quite fast.

Agree 100%, but make sure your playback device can handle .mkv files, or you'll have to go another step and extract the content from the container. My Smart TV handles .mkv, but some older models don't. And of course, no Apple products support .mkv.

 

[tinpanalley]

I rip DVDs using makeMKV. gives lots of control over extras, audio tracks, subtitles, etc and is quite fast.

Does it allow you to ensure (easily) that you aren't compressing the rip at all?

 

[Iron Woode]

Does it allow you to ensure (easily) that you aren't compressing the rip at all?

it does a direct copy in mpeg2 contained in the MKV.

give it a try and see what you think.