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How to Copy a DVD in Windows 10

Duplicate your favorite content in a few minutes

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many users with older PCs still utilize their disc drives for media playback. However, DVDs aren’t especially durable as they can get scratched quite easily.

As disc scratching can ruin DVDs, it might be a good idea to back up some of your discs by cloning them.

The process of cloning, or copying, aDVDincludes both disc ripping andburning. First, aDVD’s content needs to be ripped (copied) to a PC.

Copying ripped content from PC to a blankDVDis discburning. Ripping andburningone disc’s content to another will clone it.

How can I copy a DVD in Windows 10?

1. Use WinX DVD Copy Pro

WinXDVDCopy Prois aWindows 10DVD-cloning software specifically designed for copying discs for backup purposes. It is a very straightforward, quick, and flexibleDVDcopier that includes nine alternative copy modes.

This software enables you to make exact 1:1 disc copies with all their menus retained along with audio and subtitle tracks. Its users can selectDVDto ISO,DVDto VIDEO_TS, andDVDtoDVDtabs to copy discs.

Furthermore, you can copy encrypted discs with this software as it supports a wide range ofDVDencryption. As it also bypasses many regional codes, you can copy all types of DVDs with WinXDVDCopy.

Other useful features

Here are the steps you need to follow to successfully clone a DVD with this software:

WinX DVD Copy Pro

2. Duplicate a DVD with VLC Media Player

1.Download VLCfrom its website, and install the software.

Insert a non-encrypted DVD in your disc drive.
Launch the app.
Click on VLC’sMediamenu.

5.Select theConvert / Saveoption to open the window shown directly below.

6.Click theDisctab.

Select theDVD radiobutton.
Choose the disc drive that includes the DVD on theDisc devicedrop-down menu.

9.Press theConvert / Savebutton to open the window shown below.

SelectMP4 for video contenton theProfiledrop-down menu.
ClickBrowseto choose a folder to include the ripped disc content.
Enter a title for file, and click theSaveoption.
ClickStartto rip the DVD’s content.
Thereafter, open the folder you saved the ripped DVD content to in File Explorer.
Replace the current DVD in your disc drive with a DVD to burn to.
Select the ripped DVD file, and click theBurn to disc optionon theSharetab.

17.Thereafter, you can select either theWith a CD/DVD playerorLike a USB flashoption.

Click theNextbutton, and select theFinish burningoption on theManagetab.

If you’re looking for ways to copy a dvd in Windows 10 without having to resort to paid software, you should give VLC a try. It is free to use and perfectly safe, and you can easily use it to rip DVD content.

However, you should know that you can only rip non-protected DVDs with VLC.

So, you can clone DVDs with WinXDVDCopy or rip discs with VLC toburntheir contents with Windows 10’s built-in utility.

You can copy non-encrypted discs with either method, but you’ll need WinXDVDCopy to clone protected DVDs.

How to Copy a DVD in Windows 10#

How can I copy a DVD in Windows 10?#

1. Use WinX DVD Copy Pro#

WinX DVD Copy Pro#

2. Duplicate a DVD with VLC Media Player#

How to Copy a DVD in Windows 10

How can I copy a DVD in Windows 10?

1. Use WinX DVD Copy Pro

WinX DVD Copy Pro

2. Duplicate a DVD with VLC Media Player