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  1. 05-13-2011 04:04 PM #1
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    Dvd to ipad conversion

    I did a search of this site and found handbrake was recommended for converting DVDs. So I downloaded it and gave it a go. Unfortunately the first two DVDs I tried processed for a while then said they were an 'unsupported format' and couldn't be converted.

    Can anyone either suggest how to make handbrake work, or suggest another piece of software to use? I don't mind paying for something that works well.
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  3. 05-13-2011 04:06 PM #2
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    The DVD's are probably copy-protected and since Handbrake can only handle non-copy-protected video files, it is only natural to throw you an error. You would also need a program, such as AnyDvd, to remove the copy-protection on-the-fly.
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    I have had great success with Cucusoft

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    What I did was download anydvd and had it running in the background while handbrake was converting. Worked like a charm for me. Give it a try and see if it helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The 12th Doctor
    What I did was download anydvd and had it running in the background while handbrake was converting. Worked like a charm for me. Give it a try and see if it helps.
    I have downloaded the trial version of anydvd and it seems to be working, thanks for the hint.

    How long should it take to convert a DVD? My estimated time to complete is 14 hours which seems a bit much!
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  7. 05-16-2011 08:25 AM #6
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    Took me between 4 and 7 hours lol.
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    The easier way? Buy av player, copy the vob files from DVD and then av player will play with no trouble whatsoever, awesome.

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    So...I bought a ton of movies at a Blockbuster last week...they're having a "going out of business" sale, and all of their movies are on the cheap. None of these movies are coming out of Handbrake properly!! They're blocky and pixellate, like the movie channels on the old analog cable that you weren't subscribed to, only the sound is choppy, too!

    Is this some Macrovision, or just a weird coincidence that it did this with (former) Blockbuster Rental DVDs?
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  10. 05-30-2011 07:48 PM #9
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    I used Handbrake for a while, then a paid program. The best thing I ever did was spend $9.95 for DVD Catalyst. It is fast, easy to use and has a zillion presets for exactly the device and file size you want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jnewell
    I used Handbrake for a while, then a paid program. The best thing I ever did was spend $9.95 for DVD Catalyst. It is fast, easy to use and has a zillion presets for exactly the device and file size you want.
    Does anyone know how long it should take to covert DVDs to iPad 2 using Cucusoft?
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