Can Handbrake copy with protected DVDs? Many users may be very familiar with Handbarke, a swiss army knife of video and DVD conversion tools. Typically, Handbrake can rip any DVD that isn't copy protected… while almost all store-bought DVDs are copyright-protected. And that's why an alert box with 'HandBrake does not support the removal of copy-protection from DVD discs' will show up when you're trying to rip a commercial DVD with Handbrake. Feel frustrated? Never! Along with some help from third-party plugins, you can still use Handbrake to rip those copy-protected movie and multi-episode TV series DVDs.

Here is the most comprehensive guide and steps of ripping encrypted DVDs with Handbrake (with pictures is presented below). Also Including how to download and install libdvdcss and how to solve Handbrake won't rip protected DVDs.

Download and install SubRip on your computer. Currently the latest version of SubRip is V1.57.1 released in November 2018. Download is available on SourceForge. Launch SubRip tool on your computer. On the main window, click the 'VOB' button in the toolbar to click Open IFO and load the first.IFO file of the DVD. Note: VideoLan seemingly doesn't offer a specific Mac version of latest libdvdcss version 1.4.2. So you can download older Mac OS X version, for example 1.2.12. Two files are listed on this page. Download both of them to the Downloads folder on Mac. Libdvdcss alone can't perform DVD decryption and playback. It needs to unite with DVD ripper. I would like to try boot aplinux from usb thumb drive on my mac mini, installation already success but when mac mini boot, press “ALT”, the usb drive that i just install not shown as EFI drive. Is there any work around to make it able to boot from macmini? To download the sources or the binary package of this new version, go to the VLC download page and click on your OS logo! Only source, Win32 and Mac OS X package are available at the moment, others should follow soon. VLC 1.0.0-rc1, codename Goldeneye, is a test release of the 1.0.0 version of VLC. It introduces many new codecs, various.

For encrypted DVDs, you should follow the Part 1 to download and install libdvdcss firstly and then rip them with Handbrake. For burned and homemade DVDs that come without any copy protection, just skip Part 1 and directly follow the Part 2 to rip them with Handbrake.

To get Handbrake to decrypt copy protected DVDs, what you need to download and use is a free DVD playback librabry called libdvdcss. This will let Handbrake read your encrypted DVDs and rip them to your computer. The process for installing the decoder is slightly different for Windows users versus Mac. Follow the instructions below, and then we will be ready to start ripping.

➤ Download libdvdcss to your PC or Mac

Copy and paste http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/libdvdcss/ to your browser. And then you'll see a list of libdvdcss versions (from 0.0.1 to 1.4.2) displayed. Find the one you need and begin downloading libdvdcss for Windows.

For example,
1. Hit 1.2.12/
2. Download proper libdvdcss file based on your operating system. If you possess a Windows 32bit computer, just hit win32/ and then click libdvdcss-2.dll to begin downloading. If you work on a Windows 64bit PC, then you're supposed to hit win64/ and then download this libdvdcss-2.dll for Windows.

Note: VideoLan seemingly doesn't offer a specific Mac version of latest libdvdcss version 1.4.2. So you can download older Mac OS X version, for example 1.2.12. Two files are listed on this page. Download both of them to the Downloads folder on Mac.

libdvdcss alone can't perform DVD decryption and playback. It needs to unite with DVD ripper and player. But how? This could be a difficult task for non-tech savvy guys. Thus, we explain more as below.

➤ How to Install libdvdcss on Windows

Step 1: Follow the tutorial above to download libdvdcss into your Windows computer.

Step 2: Move downloaded Windows libdvdcss-2.dll into HandBrake install directory. (If you haven't downloaded HandBrake, just head to https://handbrake.fr/ to get it. And install it following instructions. Don't forget to take note of the install location.)

Note: Not to bother renaming libdvdcss-2.dll to libdvdcss.dll.

➤ How to Install libdvdcss on Mac

The security protocols on macOS prevent you from installing the library file using an installer. Thankfully, there is a very easy way to do it using Terminal and an add-on called Homebrew.

1. Open Terminal on the Mac.

2. Copy and paste the text below into the Terminal window and press Return

/usr/bin/ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)'

3. You will be prompted to click Return and type in your administrator password.

4. The process will also download and install some portions of Apple's Xcode developer software. Approve this when the pop-up prompts you to do so.

5. Once the process is complete and you see the normal prompt, copy and paste the code below into the Terminal window and press Return.

6. Once complete, close the Terminal window and you're ready to begin.

Part 2: Detailed Steps on How to Rip (Copy-Protected) DVDs with Handbrake

Note that when you first open Handbrake, the interface may seem intimidating because there are a lot of settings, but don't worry. The default settings will work perfectly for most users. In this example I show how to rip a DVD with HandBrake on a Windows PC, but the principle is the same for Mac.

Step 1. Open Your DVD in Handbrake

Insert the DVD into the DVD drive on your computer. Open Handbrake and choose your DVD drive from the sidebar that appears.

Handbrake will take a moment to scan the titles on your DVD. Wait until this process is finished. It should only take a moment. If libdvdcss wasn't installed incorrectly, you'll see an error saying that the disc can't be read here instead.

Once your DVD is open, head to the 'Title' dropdown box and choose which title you want to rip. By default, Handbrake will choose the movie, but if you want to rip any special features or deleted scenes, you can change the target you want to rip here. You can also change which chapters you want to rip, if you only want part of the movie.

Under Destination, click Browse to pick where you want to place the movie after you've ripped it.

Step 2. Choose Your Quality Preset

Next, you'll need to decide the quality of your output file. The higher quality the movie, the more space it will take on your hard drive. If you're technical, you can use the Picture, Video, and Audio tabs to adjust these settings, but most people only need to click one thing: a Preset.

Along the right side of the Handbrake window, you'll see a selection of Presets (if you don't see it, drag the corner of Handbrake's window and expand it until you do). There are presets for nearly anything you could need: Apple TV, Android phones, PlayStation, and lots more. If you're watching on your computer, use one of the 'General' presets - 'Fast' and 'Very Fast' will be low quality but small in size, while 'HQ' and 'Super HQ' will have higher quality but take up more space.

If you're ripping a DVD sold in the US, choose the 480p preset. European DVDs are usually 576p. Don't choose larger presets like 720p or 1080p for DVDs—they won't make your video look any better, they'll just make the file bigger.

Table of Contents:

Part 1: Prerequisites to Rip Encrypted DVDs using Handbrake - Get libdvdcss

➤ Download libdvdcss to your PC or Mac

➤ How to Install libdvdcss on Windows

➤ How to Install libdvdcss on Mac

Part 2: Detailed Steps on How to Rip (Copy-Protected) DVDs with Handbrake

Libdvdcss Mac High Sierra Download