Save DVD Library to An External Hard Drive for Replaying

Top 2： Free DVDAid for Windows/Mac

Pavtube Free DVDAid may be the most excellent but totally free DVD ripping software available to convert DVD disc, DVD VIDEO_TS folder, and DVD IFO/ISO to video and audio formats like AVI, MKV, MOV, M4A, AAC, etc. for multiple use. However, if you want rip DVD to more format like MP4, or make copy of your DVDs, you need to turn to the paid version: DVDAid. In addition, it also has a free Mac version Free DVDAid for Mac.

PROS:

* Convert DVD disc, DVD folder, and DVD ISO/IFO to AVI, MPEG, MKV, MOV and many other video/audio formats with few clicks.

* Choose the preferred audio track and subtitles for saving in output DVD movie to get better enjoyment.

* Just one-click to rename and distinguish the output file; and set output destination freely on your Mac hard drive or directly to NAS server.

* With a built-in video editor, it could rotate videos, apply special visual effects, change the video parameters, trim, cropping, add subtitles, watermarks and more.

CONS:

* This app only offers optimized format for mainstream devices, there are still some devices are not in the support list.

Top 3： Free Video DVD Converter Ultimate

Pavtube Free Video DVD Converter Ultimate is your all-in-one solution to copy and rip your protected and non-procted DVD collection in one place. With it, you could effortlessly achieve all your multimedia demands and enjoy DVD anywhere and anytime you like. Plus, you can quickly convert virtually any video and audio files to AVI, WMV, MOV, FLV, MKV, 3GP, MPEG, MP3, M4A, AC3, WMA, AAC and more. Meanwhile, it provides large amounts of DIY features including trimming, cropping, splitting, adding subtitle file, adding video effect, etc. to extend your own movie enjoyment. The latest Free Video DVD Converter Ultimate can be downloaded here.

Note: MP4 – The Recommended Best Output Format For Most People

You may ask which output format is the best. What I do recommend for most of you is MP4. Note that “Most of you” do not include people who need absolute 1:1 copy of DVD with no loss of quality at all, meaning big file size, for example exceeding 10GB, should be acceptable as well.

MP4 is currently the most popular video format, so to speak. But why? Suppose you have a 7.84GB Disney movie DVD. Rip DVD to MPG and you get a 6.79GB output file, while ripping DVD to MP4, it outputs a 1.81GB video file. Play both video clips on your desktop computer, and you’ll find that the MPG one really looks fantastic, just the same as the original. And then the MP4 one, it looks great as well and like there is no quality loss. How did that happen?

Part II: Toe-to-Toe Compare Top 3 Free Pavtube DVD Copy Softwares

Pavtube DVD Copy Software	Pavtube BDMagic	Free DVDAid	Free Video DVD Converter Ultimate
Supported Input Files	DVD, Blu-ray	DVD	Video, DVD
Remove DVD Copy Protection	Yes	No	No
Full Disc Copy DVD	Yes	No	No
Directly Main Title Copy DVD	Yes	No	No
Supported Output Files
.mkv .mp4 .mov .wmv .avi .3gp . flv	Yes	Yes	Yes
H.265/HEVC, M3U8	Yes	No	No
4K MKV/MP4	Yes	No	No
3D MKV/MP4/WMV/AVI/MOV	Yes	No	No
lossless/uncompressed MKV	No	No	No
Encoded MP4/MOV/AVI with multi-track subtitle/audio	No	No	No
.mp3 .aac .ac3 .flac .wma .mka	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other Features
trim/crop/split/merge	Yes	Yes	Yes
add subtitle/watermark	Yes	Yes	Yes
extract subtitle	No	No	No
bath conversion	Yes	No	No
free	only trial version	free	free
Free Version to Upgraded	Buy Now	Pro Version	Pro Version

Note: Few free DVD converter is frequently updated to support the latest OS and newly released DVDs. If you are using a computer with old OS, and have many homemade non-protected DVDs, free DVD conversion software works. If you require more, switch to free DVD ripper Free Pavtube DVDAid/Free Video Converter Ultimate Free Edition pro version, Pavtube DVDAid/Pavtube Video Converter Ultimat that converts any protected DVDs to any video formats, any mobile devices with fast speed and zero quality loss. Bonus features are added, like compressing DVDs, adding subtitles, trimming, cutting, repairing scratched DVDs, and many more.

Part III: How to Play Your DVD Library from an External Hard Drive

Once you have saved your DVD library on your external hard drive, the digital files are compressed down to a very small size. You’ll need yet another software application to actually open and un-compress the files so you can watch these movies. Don’t worry, though; it’s quicker and easier than it sounds.

DVD Play and VLC are helper applications that allow you to easily look through and quickly play movies saved on your external hard drive. Both software applications are free. My Movies2 is another option if you use Windows Media Center. My Movies2 is a great tool that integrates Windows Media Center with whichever operating system you use and allows you to manage your DVD library in an aesthetically pleasing display.

It’s also important to note that most DVD ripping and compression software creates two files on your external hard drive for each movie in your DVD library. Usually, these files are named VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS. The audio file contains movie extras, special features and subtitle capabilities, so if you don’t want to watch these, open only the video file when you’re ready to watch a movie.

Part V:How to Transfer a DVD to an External Hard Drive

Whether you want to back up your DVD collection or you prefer to watch DVDs on your computer, an external hard drive is useful for transferring and storing your movies. In contrast to flash drives and SD cards, external hard drives can hold as much as one terabyte. Not only does this allow you to store multiple movies, but you can transfer software programs as well.

Transferring to an External Hard Drive

Step 1>> Connect the external hard drive. Plug the power cord into an outlet and connect the USB cable to an available port.

Step 2>> Locate the ripped DVD file. Go to “My Documents,” “DVDFab” and “AVI” and open the movie folder.

Step 3>> Transfer the movie. Right-click on the AVI file and highlight “Send to.” Select the name of the external hard drive.

Conclusion:

There are many software that helps us to Rip DVD, these Top 3 DVD Ripper Software above that offering you with free of charge and basic function of ripping DVD to DVD Library for External Hard Drive. Top 3 based on our experience and test for a while, so shall you have any other great program, do not forget to share with us.