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Get the Best Alternative to Handbrake Mac to Rip DVD on Mac

As a free and open source program, Handbrake has got much popularity in DVD Ripping. Technically referred to as a video transcoder, this software is designed to convert DVD files to and from a wide array of video formats available. And a growing number or Mac users are using Handbrake for Mac to rip DVD on Mac OS since they can get iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc. compatible video formats from DVDs with Handbrake for Mac.

Though Handbrake for Mac is a good tool to rip DVD on Mac, it comes with many advantages, such as its output video formats are limited to MKV and MP4(M4V), it's not easy to use and control, the DVD editing functions are very limited, etc.

If you want a more powerful Mac DVD Ripping software with a user-friendly interface, you can try the nice alternative of Handbrake for Mac - Brorsoft DVD Ripper Mac, which can help you rip DVD to all regular video formats like MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, FLV, etc. with fast ripping speed and high video quality. Besides, Converting the ripped files into a gadget-friendly version can be done easily as well, as there are pre-sets for the iPhone, Android, iPad, and iPod. This software is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and higher, including 10.9 Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, and macOS Sierra. What's more, the built-in editor allows you to trim, crop, adjustment video effect, etc. to get the best overall video effect.

How to Rip DVD on Mac with Handbrake Mac alternative

To easily use Brorsoft DVD Ripper for Mac, simply download and install the software into your computer. Once that's done, click on the corresponding icon to run the program. Then follow the steps below:

(Note: Click here for OS X 10.5)

1. Load the files to be converted

Put the DVD disc in the drive and browse to the target file by clicking on File and then Load DVD. Compatible ones are DVD-9/5, dvdmedia, ISO and IFO. Once the file is successfully loaded, you'll see the movie title in the user interface.

2. Pick the output format

To select the desired output format, go to the Format drop-down list, choose one of these video formats as the output format. MOV, MP4, M4V, MPG, MKV, AVI, etc. are all available. If you want to convert DVD to play on iPhone, iPad or some other mobile devices, just specify the corresponding optimized presets as the output format, since these output parameters has been adjusted to fit seamlessly your devices.

3. Start the process

Be sure to adjust all settings and select the desired output folder before clicking on the Convert button on the lower part of the screen. Once you got everything all set up, initiate the conversion and let DVD Ripper for Mac do what it should. Then check out the output file in the folder that you assigned right after. If it's there, then you can begin to enjoy the video in any way you like.