Handbrake Mac Rip DVD: A Comprehensive Guide

Libdvdcss is a library from the VideoLAN project, designed to decode DVDs with CSS encryption by finding and matching the right key from a variety of existing keys. While it is possible to rip low-protected DVD discs using HandBrake with the help of libdvdcss, unfortunately, the software can only handle DVDs without copy protection.

Many users have reported issues when converting DVD to MP4 with HandBrake, including failure to scan titles, stopping encoding and crashing suddenly, inability to encode full movies, and more. In this article, we will guide you through the process of converting DVD to MP4 using HandBrake on Mac, even for copy-protected DVDs.

Problem: Converting Handbrake DVD to MP4

The biggest problem with HandBrake is that it can only rip DVDs without any copy protection. However, many users have encountered different issues when converting DVD to MP4 with HandBrake, such as:

* Failing to scan the titles

* Stopping encoding and crashing suddenly

* Unable to encode full movies

* No content of the DVD after conversion

Solution: Converting DVD to MP4 with HandBrake

To convert DVD to MP4 using HandBrake on Mac, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the newest version of HandBrake from its official website.

2. Insert a DVD disc into your computer drive and launch HandBrake.

3. Click the green 'Start' icon at the top to start converting DVD to MP4.

4. Set the output location by clicking the 'Browse' button at the bottom right corner.

5. Go to the 'Video' part and edit more details about the file, such as video encoder, frame rate, quality, and more.

6. Head to the 'Summary' section and choose 'MP4' as the output format.

7. Click the drop-down icon of the 'Preset' button below the 'Title' button and select an appropriate output quality and compatible device.

Tips:

* Make sure to check and choose the right title manually by clicking the drop-down icon of the 'Title' button.

* If there are multiple titles with similar length, HandBrake may choose the wrong title. In this case, you can manually click 'Open Source' at the top left corner to select and upload the DVD.

* Insert a DVD disc into your computer drive and launch HandBrake to automatically pop up a new window for you to select the DVD.

By following these steps, you should be able to convert DVD to MP4 using HandBrake on Mac. However, if you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to check out our FAQs about converting Handbrake DVD to MP4, or explore alternative software options.

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