OSEx for Mac

Quick summary

OSEx is a DVD ripping utility for macOS that can still perform basic disc extraction tasks. Although it may no longer be actively developed and has been surpassed by more modern tools, it remains capable of copying discs when needed. Installing a CD/DVD ripper on your Mac is a good idea so you have the option to back up discs or extract media when required.

Supported input formats

• QuickTime files
• DVD images (ISO, etc.)
• DVD folder structures (VIDEO_TS)
• Elementary streams and program streams

What you can extract from a disc

• Individual VOBU units
• Cells within titles
• Chapter ranges
• Entire titles

You can choose to rip the entire disc or pick specific segments to extract.

Audio and subtitle selection

OSEx lets you pick which audio tracks and subtitle streams to include in the output, so you can omit unnecessary language tracks or commentary. It also allows control over whether to keep or discard particular sound streams.

Ease of use

The interface is not particularly user-friendly and lacks an included help manual. New users may need to explore the buttons and menus to learn what each control does. Trial-and-error is often required the first time you run the program.

Performance and compatibility

In typical use the application runs quickly and shouldn't noticeably slow down other tasks on your Mac. However, because development appears to have stalled, compatibility with the latest macOS versions and recent disc formats may be limited. Consider trying more current ripping utilities if you need a polished interface or up-to-date format support.