How To Copy a DVD Movie (Free Solution)

Here is a way to copy DVD movies to blank DVD media without having to purchase DVD copy programs.

This procedure requires two pieces of free software.

Pros: No software purchase required
Cons: It can take almost two hours (or more) to copy the DVD. Might get write errors.

The Free Software You Will Need

  • DVD Shrink – Used to compress your DVD movie down to a size so that it will fit on a blank DVD.
  • DVD Decrypter – Used to burn the ripped DVD to blank DVD media.

Note: These two programs integrate well with each other.

Installation

Install both DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter and then watch the video below and follow along to copy your DVD movies.


How To Copy DVD Movies – A Free Solution

I personally think that there is much ado to backing up DVD movies in this manner. While the procedure does work – for the most part – you may encounter problems. These problems are usually not with the software, but with compatibilities with the computer hardware installed in your PC – your DVD writer, for example.

Since everyone’s computer configurations are different, the procedure may not work for some. I would venture to say that the success rate is about 75%.

There are much better DVD Copy programs available that will do the job much faster, better, and with one click of a button.

The trade-off between free DVD copy programs that are buggy and very slow as opposed to pay-for DVD copy programs is great.

I personally opt for the pay-for DVD copy programs because they simply produce better DVD copies, they are much faster, more convenient (only one program), and have many more features.

I just don’t want to spend my valuable time spending two hours or more just to copy one DVD movie that might meet with success; it’s is just not worth it unless you have the time.

My recommendation is to invest in a solid DVD copy program that can produce near-DVD and exact DVD copies. Also one that is feature-rich and able to get around the DVD encryption schemes placed on many DVD movies today.

That DVD copy program is 1Click DVD Copy Pro.

If you have $79.00 to invest in the program, it will be one of the best software investments you will ever make. The program rocks! And is rock solid.