What is a really good DVD/video converter?

jacker5 · 11-15-2008

I downloaded "Total Video Converter" and I can't get it to convert the video files from my DVD into a common format such as WMV, MPEG, or AVI, or into sound such as MP3 or WMA, which it says it can do.

I'm not sure what the problem is. Thte files are in a form called ".IFO" which I could only get to play on InterVideo WinDVD, and nothing else.

I'm trying to convert it so I can upload (part) of it on to YouTube, but nothing is working. So, any advice is greatly appreciated.

Jelly Bean · 11-15-2008

Hello and welcome to PCHelpForum.

I have marked your thread as "Open" in readyness for the Tech Team and helpfull members to give you advice.

JB.

Arctos · 11-15-2008

Originally Posted by jacker5

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I'm not sure what the problem is. Thte files are in a form called ".IFO" which I could only get to play on InterVideo WinDVD, and nothing else.

I'm trying to convert it so I can upload (part) of it on to YouTube, but nothing is working. So, any advice is greatly appreciated.

I have never used the app, as there are better alternatives for converting dvd's.

I believe uploading parts of a dvd is a copyright infringement, and against YouTube's terms of use... YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

driver_ian · 11-15-2008

To avoid copyright infringement you must lagally own the copyright to the video you wish to convert and providing this is the case
here's some to try... not sure which would be the best but the best thing is that they are all free to use

Convert DVD to Avi and Mpeg using bitRipper
Dvd To Avi Freeware - DVD BACKUP XPRESS, DVD2AVI Ripper FREE, Free DVD Ripper and Burner ...
Download Cool Free DVD to AVI MPEG WMV MP4 iPhone FLV Ripper 5.1 - A useful utility for extracting video and audio streams from DVD discs - Softpedia
Free DVD TO AVI Ripper Download- Rip DVD movie to AVI(DivX, XviD), Convert DVD TO AVI(DivX, XviD) formats.

Once converted you will probably have to use some other software to "cut" the section you require

Pgh · 11-18-2008

How about AVS Video Converter - never used it myself but it looks pretty good. Then you could upload to YouTube using Free Youtube Uploader

11-15-2008	#1
jacker5 New Poster Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 PC Experience: PC Illiterate	What is a really good DVD/video converter? I downloaded "Total Video Converter" and I can't get it to convert the video files from my DVD into a common format such as WMV, MPEG, or AVI, or into sound such as MP3 or WMA, which it says it can do. I'm not sure what the problem is. Thte files are in a form called ".IFO" which I could only get to play on InterVideo WinDVD, and nothing else. I'm trying to convert it so I can upload (part) of it on to YouTube, but nothing is working. So, any advice is greatly appreciated.

11-15-2008	#2
Jelly Bean Stoooooopid Girl. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 12,727 PC Experience: None.	Re: What is a really good DVD/video converter? Hello and welcome to PCHelpForum. I have marked your thread as "Open" in readyness for the Tech Team and helpfull members to give you advice. JB. __________________ Rwy'n ceisio fy ngorau.

11-15-2008	#3
Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 3,711 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Re: What is a really good DVD/video converter? Originally Posted by jacker5 <snipped> I'm not sure what the problem is. Thte files are in a form called ".IFO" which I could only get to play on InterVideo WinDVD, and nothing else. I'm trying to convert it so I can upload (part) of it on to YouTube, but nothing is working. So, any advice is greatly appreciated. I have never used the app, as there are better alternatives for converting dvd's. I believe uploading parts of a dvd is a copyright infringement, and against YouTube's terms of use... YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. __________________ Bikpela Google bilong mi wantok - Malware Prework Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us! PCHF open 24/7

11-15-2008	#4
driver_ian Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plymouth.England Posts: 1,861 PC Experience: to learn a little, I messed up a lot	Re: What is a really good DVD/video converter? To avoid copyright infringement you must lagally own the copyright to the video you wish to convert and providing this is the case here's some to try... not sure which would be the best but the best thing is that they are all free to use Convert DVD to Avi and Mpeg using bitRipper Dvd To Avi Freeware - DVD BACKUP XPRESS, DVD2AVI Ripper FREE, Free DVD Ripper and Burner ... Download Cool Free DVD to AVI MPEG WMV MP4 iPhone FLV Ripper 5.1 - A useful utility for extracting video and audio streams from DVD discs - Softpedia Free DVD TO AVI Ripper Download- Rip DVD movie to AVI(DivX, XviD), Convert DVD TO AVI(DivX, XviD) formats. Once converted you will probably have to use some other software to "cut" the section you require __________________ There's teamwork in Moderation.......I will always do my best to help. Prework Last edited by driver_ian; 11-15-2008 at 08:01 PM.

11-18-2008	#5
Pgh Protector of the Cookies Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Watford, England Posts: 1,244 PC Experience: Keen to Learn	Re: What is a really good DVD/video converter? How about AVS Video Converter - never used it myself but it looks pretty good. Then you could upload to YouTube using Free Youtube Uploader __________________ Doctor: I'm afraid you have Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. Patient: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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