However, unencrypted-protection methods including CSS are not supported internally and must be handled externally with third-party software and libraries.Īlthough I experienced a couple of crashes with this version of HandBrake for Mac, it's nevertheless a great open source solution for ripping your DVDs. Handbrake supports any DVD-like source such as VIDEO_TS folders. Note that you'll need to have the right codecs installed for the type of file you wish to convert such as DivX, Xvid, OGM, 3ivx, etc. Simple to useĬonverting any type of DVD through a simple-to-understand GUI, the program whizzes through the process of producing an MPEG-4 file to save on your machine. Other features worth mentioning are chapter selection, basic subtitle support (burned into the picture) and grayscale encoding. You can even trim the black bands around a movie to maximize the size of the file.
Another great feature is the bitrate calculator, which alters the quality of the video according to the final file size you wish to achieve. Handbrake for Mac lets you perform two-pass conversions and codify a double soundtrack.
