Recently, most Mac computers no longer have built-in disc drives, making DVD playback and backup more inconvenient. To cope with this issue, you can consider converting DVDs into commonly used digital formats – MP4, the most widely supported video format, for easier management and more flexible viewing.
In this article, I have summarized three helpful ways to convert a DVD to MP4 on Mac quickly. Now, read and explore the solution.
Convert DVD to MP4 on Mac with VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper
VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper is specially designed to convert DVD/Blu-ray discs to digital format files, including MP4, MKV, MOV, etc. It can run on macOS and Windows systems. With user-friendly operations, DVD to MP4 conversion is done at 1:1 with no quality loss. Besides, VideoByte can bypass both homemade and commercial protections with its top decryption tech.
Below is how to use VideoByte to rip a DVD to MP4 on a Mac computer.
- Step 1. Install and launch VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper. Plug your DVD into your Mac. When reading is finished, click “Load DVD” > “Load DVD Disc” to add the DVD files.
- Step 2. You can select the videos you wish to convert to MP4 format. Click the “Full Title List” to choose the titles.
- Step 3. Set an output format in the “Rip All to” menu in the top-right corner.
- Step 4. Finally, tap the “Rip All” button to start converting DVDs.
Rip DVD to MP4 on HandBrake
Handbrake is a free DVD ripper, and users are not required to subscribe when using the service. It supports converting DVD videos to MP4, MKV, or other regular formats on Mac. However, HandBrake only works to convert unprotected DVDs. But most DVDs are protected and encrypted.
Let’s see how to use Handbrake on Mac to convert DVDs without protection to MP4.
- Step 1. Launch HandBrake and insert your DVD to load the DVD files.
- Step 2. In “Destination” > “Browse,” select an output folder to preserve the converted files.
- Step 3. Then, go to “Output Settings” to choose MP4 as your output format.
- Step 4. Next, click the “Start” icon to convert the uploaded DVD files to MP4.
Convert DVD to MP4 on Mac with MacX DVD Ripper Pro
MacX DVD Ripper Pro can also help you convert a DVD to MP4 on Mac. As a professional DVD ripper, it can process encrypted DVD ripping for you, like VideoByte. MacX DVD Ripper Pro can keep high quality like the original, so that you can get the best viewing experience with ripped videos.
Let’s learn its operations.
- Step 1. Launch MacX DVD Ripper Pro, insert your DVD into your Mac computer, and load it.
- Step 2. In the drop-down menu, select MP4 as the output format.
- Step 3. Then, click “RUN”, and the conversion will start.
Final Verdict
In summary, this post introduces three ways to convert a DVD to MP4 on a Mac. Choose the best one based on DVD protection removal capability, the ripping speed, output quality, and your needs.
Among them, VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper is recommended for its comprehensive and excellent features. It deserves a try!
