Best DVD copying software

I want to find the best software for copying DVDs on my MAC. I have tried WonderShare DVD Copy which is very good, but will not compress DVD-9 movies onto DVD-5 media.
An alternative is 4Media DVD copy which does support this compression, but won't allow a proper copy without first buying, so i can't really compare the quality without paying for it first.
Does anybody know any other alternatives or can recommend what the best software is?

In the same price range as what your looking at , Toast is good
http://www.roxio.com/

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What is the best DVD copy software

Not according to the people I have rented from because I asked them. They provided me with a suggestion I simply thought I would get another opinion.
I am not trying to get anything for free I just want more than 24 hours to finish watching a movie on my iPad. If iTunes would give more than 24 hours to finish a movie (like 48???) it would help. I have spend endless hours trying to comunicate with Apple about the issue. Guess what no one cares! I love Apple and my Apple products, I am a very good customer but I think they are over the top on this issue, they have a monopoly.
Maybe you have another suggestion??
This is the first time I have ever used a "Support Community" for ANY product, sorry I broke the rules. I have never taken anything for free from anywhere.

What is the best DVD-ripping software for mac?

what is the best DVD-ripping software for mac?

Handbrake to copy to avi or mp4(I use it for watching my DVD's on the go, so my battery lasts for a longer time)
I think MP4 is better quallity.
To copy a DVD: simply use Toast (maybe withe popcorn, but I don't use it).
But, be legal! This is a forum, and anyone can see your posts!

What is the best dvd burning software

what is the best software to use on my macbook pro to burn videos from a video camera sd card onto a dvd

If you actually want to create a DVD that can be watched on any DVD player, you'll need some DVD authoring software. Apple used to sell iDVD, which was great and very simple, but it's been discontinued now. You can, however, still get it if you buy one of the iLife '11 packages from Amazon. You also could use Roxio's Toast Titanium (new version out just now) 12. There are some shareware apps out there, I believe, but I'm only familiar with iDVD and Toast.
Good luck,
Clinton

Best DVD burner software for mac

I have made some simple movies I want to burn to DVD with menu options. What is the best (at a reasonable cost) burner softwar to puchase. Have done some research and read the reviews but still confussed.

Handbrake to copy to avi or mp4(I use it for watching my DVD's on the go, so my battery lasts for a longer time)
I think MP4 is better quallity.
To copy a DVD: simply use Toast (maybe withe popcorn, but I don't use it).
But, be legal! This is a forum, and anyone can see your posts!

Best DVD Burning Software for My Powerbook

I just got a burner and was curious as to what the best software for burning was?

The point is Popcorn does two things - compresses non-protected DVD media to fit a single DVD and some file conversions many of which you can cover with QT pro or MPEG Streamclip.
Toast 7 does as well plus is a full service DVD /CD writiing program. Popcorn came out while Toast 6 existed which did not compress.
For some reason Roxio still pitches Popcorn 2 and tries to sell it relentlessly to Toast 7 owners at a discount, which makes no sense. Since Toast 7 has the technology. I guess I should not be surprised as Roxio still pitches the new Toast 7 to people who already upgraded at a discount to Toast 7. From Roxio.
As for a DVD burning program, it is not that at all - it is a MPEG-2 compressor and that is the extent of its value other than file conversions. You cannot make data discs or anything else since that would limit sales of Toast 7.
The OP wanted a DVD burning program not a one hit wonder. Too bad you bought Popcorn, no need to flog it to people who want better.

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Just made the switch from PC to Mac and loving it. Before attempting and possibly wasting a DVD-R, what's the best way (and/or software) to write .MOV files to a DVD-R?
I have videos from lectures in class that I want to write to DVDs.
PB

Never mind, read up on iMovie and iDVD a lot and figured it out!

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hey all !
ready to purchase software but not sure which
Roxio Popcorn 2
or Roxio Popcorn 1
or any that are GOOD !
just want to back up movies ,software, ps2 games ect.
i have kids and have already lost movies, games ect.
ive asked before but now i have money in hand and i am ready.
any advice would be great
thanks

Hello,
You should consider something first:
In the United States, 99% of commercial DVD movies are copy protected. And, our Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) makes it illegal to circumvent copy protection (even for personal uses). So, that makes backing-up those movies illegal.
In compliance with the law that forbids producing, or distributing (or even possessing) a program that circumvents copy-protection, Roxio's program does not backup Copy-Protected movies.
If you notice in their specs here:
http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/popcorn/standard/features.html
They say "Copy non-encrypted DVDs,* disc images or valid VIDEO_TS folders".
"Non-encrypted" means not Copy Protected. This means that if the disk is copy protected, that you'll be unable to copy it with this program. So, if you are buying it with the intention of backing-up your movie collection, then you'll be wasting your money.
You can read a Mac World review of the Roxio Toast and Popcorn where they discuss this limitation here:
http://www.macworld.com/2006/04/firstlooks/popcorn/index.php
There are free programs like Mac The Ripper that will do this with a great success rate. But, their legal use is very questionable.
I hope this helps.

Best dvd burner software

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Folks. Has anyone used Fast DVD Copy 4 software to make copies of movies, DVDs, etc? Does it make good copies that are as good as originals? How about compression? People I have talked to say that PC versions of DVD copy software are supposed to be superior, so I want to find out if this is the best Mac software for this purpose. thanks

I don't know too much about Fast DVD Copy 4, but I use Toast Titanium 7 and have found that it works really well. The DVD copies I have made have been hard for me to tell the difference between the original and copy. Quality is excellent.
Hope that was some help.
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Which is the best third party software to purchase for my new iMac so I can make hd DVDs from iMovies. I didn't realise my iMac didn't come with a DVD burner app. thanks

Why is there no iDVD on my new Mac?
Apple insists that the entire world has access to fast broadband (and are prepared to pay for the considerable bandwidth usage) and wants to distribute home movies to friends and relatives via download (iCloud, YouTube, Facebook, whatever) rather than mailing them a DVD. The fact that in reality not all users do, has so far had no effect on this policy. If you scream and shout loudly enough down the phone Apple may send you a free copy of iDVD. Stating that they would return their brand new Mac unless they received a copy of iDVD worked for some, but that is now said to have been withdrawn by Apple.
Also, you can complain bitterly via Apple’s Feedback link, perhaps suggesting that Apple could have provided a choice between burning DVDs and distributing home movies by other means. You may feel that Apple should not dictate how you destribute family videos or photos to distant relatives and friends, and should not assume that every user is prepared to pay for the excessive bandwidth usage charged by ISPs for huge downloads from the App Store:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/
Whilst Macs with a Superdrive continue to be able to burn video DVDs, the software for so doing, iDVD, is no longer included in the iLife bundle that came with OS 10.7 Lion (which also omitted iWeb) or that comes with OS 10.8 Mountain Lion. And it is no longer included in the iLife 11 from the online Apple Store: http://www.apple.com/ilife/. Your only solution is to look on Amazon or eBay and try to get an older version that includes iDVD 7, i.e. iLife version 9 onwards. You should also do this if you plan to buy a new Mac anytime soon, as stocks of iLife that include iDVD will not be available for ever.
However, the vastly more expensive FCPX can burn a DVD without iDVD or DVD Studio Pro involvement, but lack the themes etc of iDVD. Also, of course, there is Roxio Toast, which is the best software for burning anything but again does not offer the flexibility of iDVD.
Apple has clearly indicated in the newest Mac mini and Retina Display MacBook Pro that it plans to get rid of optical disc drives as soon as possible across the board, providing an external USB drive as an option for users who need one.
Users increasingly have fewer opportunities to use optical drives, as the bulk of third party software is now available as a digital download either directly from the vendor or through Apple's App Store. Apple also sees digital distribution as the future of music and movies, as exemplified in Apple TV, which has never included an optical drive.
The company has never supported any new HD optical disc formats on its products, including Microsoft's ill fated HD-DVD or Sony's Blu-ray format, despite initially being involved in the Blu-ray standardization process. Instead, Apple has put its resources behind developing increasingly higher definition audio and video formats that it can distribute electronically through its own iTunes Store.
And if you think Microsoft are any better, their new Windows 8 operating system will not play DVDs, or burn them, unless customers buy an extra upgrade, the company has announced: http://www.gizmag.com/windows-8-no-dvd-playback/22443/
In other words, computer manufacturers have declared optical media as dead, long before consumers are ready to stop using them, which is fine as long as they offered us a choice, but they won’t even do that. Flexibility and intuitive use of a computer seems to be a thing of the past.

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Does anyone have an opinion on the best DVD to Ipod software to purchase? I've tried the trial versions of PQDVD, Xilisoft, and Cucusoft and have found problems and numerous differences with those. If there are any others out there please let me know that may be better/easier/higher quality, etc.. Also, I am trying to convert home movies that are on DVD-R's, it seems as though PQDVD can sometimes convert them, but they freeze up or don't show up at all on the others. A regular DVD was no problem on any of them. Thanks!

theres this doftware but this can be troublesome for soem and not for others. but remember this is a 3rd party software that is not suported by apple. any and all quesitons should be directed on their website not here.all links below
To use Videora iPod Convertor to convert movies for use on your iPod, consult these helpful links:
To get started: http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
If you have questions: http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/guides.html
If you have more questions, post them here: http://www.pspvideo9.com/forums/index.php?c=8
Note that Videora iPod Convertor is a 3rd party program. If you need help with it, post your question there.
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Best DVD Software

Can anyone tell me what the best movie to DVD software is out there? I am trying out Fotomagic, I have Imovie 08, 06 on my desktop as well as FCE. Which one will produce the best DVDs with regards to picture.
Thanks

The way to go would be to get a software bundle - software that is designed to work amongst the various applications - such as either Final Cut Studio Pro, or the Adobe Suite.
After having used both programs for many years now (I work in Post Production & actually teach these systems + others) I'd say it is down to personal preference. After using and teaching these, I PERSONALLY prefer Final Cut Studio Pro. It is just a0 beautiful piece of software to use.
I would not recommend using various individual software components, especially if this is a regular thing for you, as i have found that this is where a lot of the problems will arise - trying to export/transfer your projects from one to another. It has caused me heartache in the past. It is so much better to get a software bundle that is designed to work together! TRUST ME!
And for what it's worth, after having to use both Mac and PC for the past many years (scary to think!) I would say that Mac is so UNBELIEVABLY BETTER, easier to use, smoother, and so incredibly hassle free when compared with its PC rivals!
Keep us posted with what you decide

How best to copy a DVD?

Hi. I want to copy a home DVD for members of my family to view on their TVs and I'm confused by the range of options available. These seem to be:-
1. Create a project in iDVD (but I don't want to mess about with themes, etc)
2. Use Disk Utility (Mac shop told me this was only for data discs)
3. Use a combination of Mac The Ripper, Handbrake and Roxio Popcorn (Complicated - and what does this do to film quality?)
The DVD consists of two files: a Video_TS and an Audio_TS (although the Audio_TS seems to be blank). It plays fine on my TV's set-top DVD player (although I can't copy it on that for some reson) and on my Mac's DVD Player.
Any advice gratefully received: I'm new to this ("ripping" and "burning" have just entered my vocabulary) and never imagined it would be so complicated!

Richard2468 wrote:
Handbrake extracts the contents in a form suitable for copying
No. Handbrake is a video transcoder, not a copying or ripping tool. See
<https://trac.handbrake.fr/wiki/SupportFAQ#whatisit>
<https://trac.handbrake.fr/wiki/IsIsnt>
'Transcoder' means that it converts the video signal from one type of encoding to another. If the source is protected (as many, but not all, commercial DVDs are), Handbrake can't convert it.
Mac The Ripper do the same thing as Handbrake?
No. This is not a transcoder, but a ripper, ie, an app which breaks the copy protection employed by some commercial DVDs. Note that this is illegal in the USA and other countries.
And what about VLC
VLC is a media player. It is free and compatible with a wide range of formats and codecs, so it's a very useful tool to have. It can also transcode, but it's not very good at that; like Handbrake, it will not break the DVD copy protection.
MPEG Streamclip?
This is also a transcoder. It may be possible to rip copy-protected DVDs with it, but this requires the QT MPEG2 component from Apple. (Even in Lion, which has built-in MPEG2 support.)
None of those are necessary for the task you mentioned.

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There is no acceptable substitute for iDVD.
Apple believes that the entire world has access to fast broadband and wants to distribute home movies to friends and relatives via download (iCloud) rather than mailing them a DVD. The fact that in reality not all users do, has so far had no effect on this policy. If you scream and shout loudly enough down the phone Apple may send you a free copy of iDVD. That worked for some, but is now said to have been withdrawn by Apple. Also, you can complain bitterly here, perhaps suggesting that Apple could have provided a choice between using iCloud and burning DVDs:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/
Whilst Macs with a Superdrive continue to be able to burn video DVDs, the software for so doing, iDVD, is no longer included in the iLife bundle that comes with OS 10.7 Lion (which also omitted iWeb) or will come with OS 10.8 Mountain Lion. And it is no longer included in the iLife 11 from the online Apple Store: http://www.apple.com/ilife/. Your only solution is to look on Amazon or eBay and try to get an older version that includes iDVD.
However, the vastly more expensive FCPX can burn a DVD without iDVD or DVD Studio Pro involvement, but lack the themes etc of iDVD. Also, of course, there is Roxio Toast.
And if you think Microsoft are any better, their new Windows 8 operating system will not play DVDs, or burn them, unless customers buy an extra upgrade, the company has announced.
In other words, computer manufacturers have declared optical media as dead, long before consumers are ready to stop using them, which is fine as long as they offered us a choice, but they won’t even do that.

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