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How to Convert & Make Digital Copies of DVDs
Convert your DVDs to digital effortlessly. Our guide helps you make high-quality digital copies of your DVD collection with ease.
So I know I'm gonna be dating myself when I say that I grew up in the age of VHS tapes, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. I still remember sitting back on the couch and watching some of my favorite movies with a bowl of popcorn. And I will admit it didn't happen very often, but there were a few times when I would get to a really good part, and the bloody DVD would skip. Now I know any young-ins reading this are asking themselves, why? Well, DVD discs are very fragile, and they always have been.
\n\n\nWhy Are DVDs Not Popular Anymore?
\n\nMy family used to have an entire movie library in the hallway closet dedicated to our DVD movie collection. We had so many DVDs and Blu-ray discs it would rival an old blockbuster store (for the Gen Z kids who are probably not reading this, that's an actual store to rent a wide range of movies… the OG Netflix, if you will).
\n\nAnyway, if you're like my father with an unreasonable amount of movies, or if you turned your precious home movies into DVDs, the question you should be asking yourself is, what do I do with them now?
\n\n\nWhat a DVD collection!
\n\n\nHOW DID TECHNOLOGY MAKE DVDS OBSOLETE?
\n\nTechnology changes constantly, and the gradual evolution beyond DVDs and CD ROMs is just one of the many changes we've seen over the last what? Decade? I don't remember the last time I saw an honest-to-goodness DVD player in someone's home. Movies and online videos are all available via streaming now. DVDs are just not needed anymore.
\n\n\nWhat a blast from the past!
\n\n\nWHAT HAPPENS TO DVDS OVER TIME?
\n\nAnd don't get me started on the shelf life of a DVD. They're super easy to damage and susceptible to warping, \"disc rot,\" and fading. One careless mishandling and it's scratched beyond repair.
\n\n\nOne wrong move and that DVD is gonna get scratched…
\n\n\nWhat Should I Do With My DVDs?
\n\nSo here's my advice: Digitize your DVDs. You don't have to do this with your entire collection of movies because streaming services are a thing, and copying copyrighted DVDs is illegal. But if you have precious memories saved on DVDs, do yourself a favor and save them to a digital format. Of course, keep your DVDs, but have a backup copy for them.
\n\n\nWHAT IS THE BENEFIT TO DIGITIZING DVDS?
\n\nIf you digitize them, you will have easier access to your precious memories and the peace of mind that they are not slowly deteriorating in a box somewhere (or, goodness forbid, one of those large, soft CD/DVD folders that don't protect them at all). And just think of all that storage space you'll be saving!
\n\n\nSHOULD I DIY DIGITIZE MY DVDS OR GO TO A PROFESSIONAL?
\n\nWhen dealing with something fragile and irreplaceable, it's important to go to professional companies with digital preservation services. Can you digitize your DVDs at home? Yes, yes, you can. Can you create an Oscar-worthy movie at home? Also, yes, but sometimes you really shouldn't or can't. So, if you're having trouble, Forever Studios can turn your DVDs into digital movies that will last.
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\nHow to Convert DVDs to Digital at Home:
\n\nNow, if you decide to digitize your DVDs yourself, more power to you. Please do your research, though, because the conversion process might be easy, but it's also easy to mess up.
\n\n\nWHAT DO I NEED TO CONVERT DVDS TO DIGITAL?
\n\nIf you're old school and have a computer with an optical disc drive, congratulations. You are a step ahead of everyone else in this process (while simultaneously being a step behind everyone technologically speaking). For everyone else, you'll have to get an external DVD drive.
\n\n\nHOW MUCH IS AN EXTERNAL DVD DRIVE?
\n\nAn external DVD drive will cost you between $25 and $150 or more. You might be asking yourself, why are they so bloody expensive? Well, the more expensive ones read Blu-ray discs.
\n\n\nAn external DVD drive that probably costs an arm & a leg…
\n\n\nWHAT PROGRAM DO I NEED TO CONVERT DVDS INTO MP4 FILES?
\n\nYou will need a video converter program to \"rip\" the digital content off the DVD format and turn it into an appropriate video file (i.e., MP4 files). There are free options online, but the better options, of course, come with a price.
\n\n\nHOW SHOULD I STORE MY VIDEO FILES?
\n\nNow that you have your MP4 files, you need a place to store them. Some will advise you to get an external hard drive that can handle a lot of data. I say go for an iCloud option or flash drive. I applaud your tenacity if you managed to get through all of that.
\n\n\nSave your MP4 files on a flash drive!
\n\n\nShould I Send My DVDs to a Professional Media Preservation Company?
\n\nIf you want an easier solution that doesn't require you to invest in equipment that you will only use once or twice, it's best to leave it to the professionals. Forever Studios is the most affordable professional option, and the company has proven results. With our exclusive Forever Cloud and USB options, your home videos will be safe, secure, and easily accessible!
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