How to Copy Protected DVDs Step by Step on Windows? 2024 Updated

Part 1. Brief Introduction to DVD Copy Protection

Part 2: How to Copy Protected DVD with the Best DVD Ripper?

Tips. How to Copy a Protected DVD with the Fastest Speed?

Brief Introduction to DVD Copy Protection

For DVD fans who want to back up the DVD content, the quickest way is to copyDVDs to digital videos. However, they may find that the DVDs cannot be copied due to the DVD copy protection. Put simply, DVDs are protected by digital rights management (DRM) and encryption systems to prevent illegal copying or duplication for sale and distribution. Currently, some frequently encountered DVD encryptions are listed below:

DVD Region Code – prevents the playback of region-coded discs outside the area they are made for.

CSS (Content Scrambling System) – prevents DVD content from being illegally copied or pirated.

Disney X-Project DRM Protection – A copy protection technology invented by Disney. So far, up to 90% of hack software can't work it out.

Also Read: Remove DVD Region Code | Remove DVD CSS | Rip Disney Discs

However, ripping copy-protected DVDs for only personal viewing or backup is allowed. But to rip protected DVD content, a robust DVD ripper is needed. The following recommends a handy DVD ripper and the steps for copying protected DVDs. Let's dive in!

Disclaimer: All information provided in this article is presented for general informational purposes and personal fair use only. Please refer to the DVD copyright laws in your country before you rip any DVDs. Ripped content CANNOT be used for unauthorized reproduction, distribution or any commercial use.

Best Ripper to Copy Copyrighted DVD

WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro offers a one-stop solution to copying and extracting digital files from either homemade or copy-protected DVD discs with 1:1 video quality. Then you're able to play the movies without the need for a DVD drive or a DVD player. The software can intelligently remove any DVD copy protection and convert protected DVDs to MP4, AVI, and other 300+ formats. Fast and safe; 100% clean without adware, malware, or plugins. Sounds good? Get it here and experience it now!
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How to Copy Protected DVD with the Best DVD Ripper?

WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro is a reliable DVD ripper that can rip any homemade or commercial DVDs with any DVD copy protection, including CSS, region code, RCE, Sony ArccOS, UOP and Disney X-project DRM. With it, you can rip protected DVDs to MP4, MOV, MKV, MPG, ISO, and other 300+ presets while keeping or improving the video quality. It also offers some basic video editing tools.

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Bypass/remove all DVD encryption like region code, CSS, etc.
Convert DVD to MP4 and 300+ presets with GPU Acceleration.
5-minutes to fast digitize DVD to MPEG-2 MPG format.
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Make a 1:1 intact digital copy (VIDEO_TS or ISO) with all content.
Adding Hard, soft and forced subtitles is allowed as well.
Modify output video parameters like bitrate, aspect ratio, etc.
Support homemade/recorded/commercial DVD & ISO & Video_TS.

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A Three-Steps Solution on How to Copy Protected DVDs

Before start, please free download free download and install it on your Windows computer. Then let's start to deal with how to copy protected DVD

Step 1. Load Copy-Protected DVD

Run the software, choose "DVD Disc" to load your copy-protected DVD. It will instantly decrypt the DVD, list all titles from the disc, and automatically select the main title. By the way, you can import ISO Image and DVD Folders as well by clicking the corresponding icon on the main user interface.

Step 2. Select an Output Format

Open the output format list on the right side. This program enables you to convert your copy-protected DVD video to 300+ optimized digital formats and devices.

• You can choose to make a 1:1 Quick DVD Copy to rip the DVD to ISO and DVD folder.

• You can also choose one desired format under the Video, HD/4K, Web, and Audio sections.

• You are also allowed to convert DVDs to Apple devices, Samsung devices, 4K TVs, tablets, Google Chromecast, and more from the Device tab.

Step 3. Copy Protected DVD to Digital Video

Specify the output folder on the bottom, then click "Run" to start to copy a protected DVD.

Tips. How to Copy a Protected DVD with the Fastest Speed?

Speaking of the speed of how to copy a protected DVD, here are some time parameters of different formats conversion:

DVD to MPG: 5-10 mins ; DVD to MP4 (h264): 20-25 mins

DVD to AVI: 25-30 mins ; DVD to WMV: 20-25 mins

MPG is recommended to burn, backup, or be watched on PC;
MP4 is recommended to be watched on TV, iPad, or Cell Phone.

With the above method, you can easily copy your DVDs to the format you need. In all, WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro is a perfect choice for copying copyright DVD. It is also capable of adding subtitles to DVD videos and removing subtitle from the DVD movie.

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FAQs

Q1. Is it legal to rip a protected DVD?

Ripping DVDs with copyright is considered illegal in most countries and regions. But you can copy protected DVDs purchased legally for personal use. So, do not use the ripped content for any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial purposes.

Q2. Can VLC rip copy-protected DVDs?

Yes, but partially. You can install libdvdcss in the VLC library to rip some encrypted DVDs. However, it may result in audio missing, or encountering other technical issues. Besides, not all copy-protected DVDs can be ripped by VLC media player.

Q3. Can Handbrake rip copy-protected DVDs?

Partly yes. Like VLC, HandBrake can't rip copy-protected DVDs unless with libdvdcss installed. However, even with libdvdcss, you can only use Handbrake to copy DVDs encrypted with the Content Scramble System (CSS).

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It's an all-in-one media solution including DVD backup and ripping, HD video conversion and downloading. With this program, you can also deal with some basic DVD/video editing like clipping, cropping, merging, rotateing, and more. If you want to save online movies or music, this program is able to download from 1000+ websites like YouTube, Facebook, Metacafe, etc. Download it now and experience the wonderful features!