How to Rip DVD to AVI with 4Videosoft DVD to AVI Converter

How to Rip DVD to AVI with 4Videosoft DVD to AVI Converter

Ripping a DVD to AVI with 4Videosoft DVD to AVI Converter is straightforward. Follow this step-by-step guide to extract your DVD content to a standard AVI file with good quality.

What you need

• A computer with a DVD drive
• 4Videosoft DVD to AVI Converter installed (Windows or macOS)
• The DVD you want to rip

Step 1 — Insert the DVD and launch the program

1. Insert the DVD into your computer’s DVD drive.
2. Open 4Videosoft DVD to AVI Converter.

Step 2 — Load the DVD

1. Click Load DVD (or Load Disc) in the program.
2. Select the DVD drive; the software will analyze titles and chapters.
3. Choose the main movie title or specific chapters you want to rip.

Step 3 — Choose AVI as the output format

1. Click the Profile dropdown (or Output Format).
2. Select AVI from the available formats.
3. Optionally pick a specific AVI preset (e.g., XviD MP4, DivX AVI, or device-specific AVI profiles) that matches your playback device or quality preference.

Step 4 — Adjust output settings (optional)

• Video Encoder: Choose between codecs like DivX, XviD, or H.264 (if the software supports it in AVI).
• Resolution: Keep the original DVD resolution (typically 720×480 NTSC or 720×576 PAL) for best quality, or reduce for smaller file size.
• Frame Rate: 25 fps for PAL, 29.97 fps for NTSC; match the source if unsure.
• Bitrate: Increase for higher quality (e.g., 1500–2500 kbps) or lower for smaller files.
• Audio Encoder/Bitrate/Channels: Choose AAC or MP3, set bitrate (128–256 kbps) and channels (stereo or mono).
• Use the Preview window to check quality before ripping.

Step 5 — Edit video (optional)

• Use trimming to extract specific segments.
• Crop to remove black bars.
• Add subtitles or select built-in subtitle and audio track.
• Apply effects or adjust brightness/contrast if needed.

Step 6 — Choose output folder and start

1. Set the destination folder under Save to or Output Folder.
2. Click Convert (or Start) to begin ripping. The progress bar will show estimated time.

Step 7 — Verify the ripped file

1. When conversion finishes, open the output folder.
2. Play the AVI file in a media player (VLC, Media Player Classic) to confirm video/audio sync and quality.

Tips for best results

• Use the movie’s main title and highest bitrate audio track.
• If you need wide device compatibility, choose a standard DivX or XviD AVI preset.
• For smaller file sizes, lower bitrate and resolution, but check playback quality first.
• Keep software updated for better codec support and performance.

This process gives you a reliable AVI rip of your DVD using 4Videosoft DVD to AVI Converter.