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How to rip downloaded DVD into iDVD on Mac

"I want to copy the video files on my DVD movie disc to Mac Hard drive for iDVD. I want to make a copy of the DVD movie. When I import the video to iDVD, iDVD keeps ejecting DVD video when I try to burn video. And it gives me a error message, "File can't read". I am sure that I don' load other video file. What's the problem? How can I rip the downloaded DVD in to iDVD? "

How to rip downloaded DVD into iDVD on Mac Well. Usually, user can't import the DVD disc movie to iDVD for creating another DVD directly. Because the original always have protection for its content. Or because of region problem. You are hardly to burn DVD from downloaded DVD file.

Yes. iDVD is a powerful DVD creator application on Mac. You can add photo, music, video files from your HDD to iDVD and create a DVD in minutes. So, you need rip the downloaded movie into video clips on Mac. Here we recommend the most famous DVD to video converter for Mac. iSkysoft iMedia Converter Deluxe for Mac, which can rip DVD disc, DVD Files(VIDEO_TS Folder, ISO, dvdmedia) into SD or HD video. So that you can import to iDVD for burning.


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How to rip DVD into video for iDVD on Mac


Step 1: Start iSkysoft iMedia Converter Deluxe for Mac

Note: iSkysoft iMedia Converter Deluxe for Mac preset the format for iMovie, Final Cut Pro, iDVD, YouTube. So, you just insert the DVD into DVD drive and you can rip the movie to iDVD.
If you have already installed it. Please open iMedia Converter Deluxe for Mac by double-clicking the application icon. Click "Video" in the dialog that appears.

Start the application

Step 2: Import Videos/DVD into the software

Input file support:
DVD disc, DVD Files(VIDEO_TS Folder, ISO, dvdmedia). You can add downloaded movie to the DVD ripper software.


Import DVD to the converter

Step 3: Convert

Select one of the following video for iDVD.
Standard video formats: MOV(QuickTime), M4V, MP4, WMV, AVI(XviD), ASF, MPG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, FLV, F4V, 3GP, 3G2, MKV , TS (MPEG-2), VOB, SWF, DV

HD video formats:
HD MOV, HD MPEG, HD MP4, HD TS, HD TRP.
Usually, you can set HD video as output file. Because HD video would keep the high quality after conversion.
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After you finish the settings, click the "Convert" button to start conversion.

After all video have been converted, you can start iDVD on Mac. And import the video files to it. You can create a project and insert a blank DVD disc to your Mac DVD drive. You can easily burn the video to DVD.

Other features

  • Export to iTunes
    If you choose Apple profile, the resulting videos will be automatically exported to iTunes, ready to sync. Extract Audio
  • Trim/Split
    Split a big video into several parts and get the videos clips, either for viewing on mobile devices or for use with video tools.
  • Crop
    Crop the image to remove unwanted backdrops, black borders or emphasize a particular focal point.
  • Rotate
    Quickly rotate an image by clicking the 90° Clockwise, 90° Counterclockwise, Horizontal flip or Vertical flip buttons.
  • Tweak output settings
    Resize output video or tailor output settings (resolution, frame rate, encoder, bit rate, etc.) according to your needs.
  • Watermark
    Add picture or text watermark to your masterpiece for copy protection or add some fun comments to videos.
  • Preview
    You can always preview the edit effects on the side by side window, and start conversion until you are satisfied with it.
  • Automatic Updates Searching
    Automatically check for updates and navigate to the download page of iMedia Converter Deluxe for Mac.




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