Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Windows

Quick overview

If your portable player can't read commercial DVDs, you can still watch them on the go by converting them to a compatible file format. Aimersoft DVD Ripper is a user-friendly tool that converts DVD content into many video and audio formats so you can play movies on phones, handheld consoles and set-top media players.

Devices and targets

This tool produces files tailored for a wide range of devices, including:

• Apple TV and iPhone
• PSP handhelds and iPod models
• Zune media players
• Archos and Xbox systems
• HP iPaq

Video output options

Aimersoft supports a broad selection of video containers and codecs. Examples include:

• FLV, WMV, AVI
• MP4, MOV, M4V
• 3GP, F4V, TS
• MPG, DV, FLC
• CAF, SD2, AIFF

Audio output choices

You can also extract or convert audio into multiple formats:

• APE, OGG, AAC
• M4A, WAV, MP3

Control over what’s included

Before converting, you get granular control over the final file:

• Choose specific chapters to rip and select which audio track to keep
• Enable or disable subtitle streams and special extras
• Crop the picture area to remove unwanted borders and reduce file size

Editing and playback features

The program includes a few convenience options to polish and play output:

• Basic trimming and border cropping before encoding
• Full-screen playback and an option to play the next file automatically

Performance and usability

Encoding can be somewhat slow depending on source and settings, but the interface is straightforward. It supports many formats, gives you detailed control over conversion options, and helps you shrink files so they fit limited storage on mobile devices.

Recent improvements

Notable updates and additions in recent builds:

• Added support for a 5.1 surround output option
• Introduced DPG export for Nintendo DS playback
• Added F4V, HD-TS, HD-MPG (MPG2-based) and an MC-based MP4 output
• Improved compatibility for iPhone 3GS playback formats
• Option to retain the original resolution in the Resolution menu
• Ability to customize and create new output presets
• Keeps user settings intact after automatic upgrades

If you’d like, I can produce a short walkthrough for ripping a DVD to a specific device format or recommend settings to balance quality and file size.