So I realize creating a good DVD Rip can be rather difficult to figure out, so I decided to make a tutorial for it.

First things first, getting what you need.

DVDFab Platinum 4 is the program we will be using.

Obviously the first step is insert the DVD you would like to rip and open DVDFab.

Now with a default install everything should be set up properly and you should be able to start a rip right away.

On the left, Under DVD to Mobile, Select DVD to DivX/Xvid.



Here, almost everything can be left default. Select the audio track you want, especially if you want a language other than the default. If you don't want the full movie, select which Titles you do want to rip, should be self explanatory. If you want a straight rip, the only thing you should need to change is Subpicture. If you do not want subtitles, make sure nothing is selected here. Now is a good time to select where you want the file to saved, under Target.


Hit next and you come to this screen.



Click configure, this is where you change it to the way you want.



Most of this can be changed to your liking. However make sure you select 'generic.xvid.cd' for a standard Xvid Rip.

Filename and Title can be changed to whatever you want.

Encoding - Fast Encoding is usually fine, but for better quality choose 2 pass.

Select Fixed File Size and then choose how big you want it under Split to the right. 1CD is 700mb by default and is axxo/FXG standard. 2 CD is 1.4GB and that's used more by the scene, up to you, doesn't matter, especially if you don't upload it.

Audio - Lower the audio quality, higher the video quality at the same file size. Doesn't really matter, up to you. For comparison, FXG standard is 112, axxo is 192. I like to keep mine in the middle at 128.

Resolution is again up to you, standard is usually somewhere around 600x300. 592x336 or 624x352 are good choices. For reference, the higher the Bits/Pixel, the better the quality, that might help you make a decision, just remember not to make it too small.

When you're done, select OK, and you go back to the main screen. When you're ready, Hit Start and wait.



This can take a long time, be patient. Your computer's specs and the quality play a role in how long it will take. If you want it take shorter, don't use the computer while its doing this, or let it go overnight, or while you're at school, whatever you want.