How to Duplicate a DVD

Copying a DVD is sometimes necessary to back up information. DVDs don't last forever and they can get scratched and damaged even with proper care. Like anything, DVDs also deteriorate over time.

Copying a DVD is a simple process if you have the right equipment. At a minimum you need a DVD recordable drive, your source DVD, a blank DVD, and a program to make the software copy. The software you need is commonly called a  DVD ripping program. These programs can be a bit difficult to find because of legal constraints involved in copywrite laws. You will need to do a little research on your own to find the best product that suits you.

If you need to copy a commercial DVD, you will need to decode the digital encryption. You may also need to shrink the file as well. Usually commercial DVDs handle much more than the capacity of a normal DVD. Products like DVDShrink and Doom9 are good for this task. Once the data from the commercial DVD is decrypted and shrunk to size, you can then you then use your DVD burning software to copy the data to the new DVD.

The software you choose will usually guide you step by step until completion. A couple good programs you may want to check out first are Nero 9 and Super DVD Creator 9.8.8. Nero9 is a popular burning software that provides users with many tools in video editing and transcoding as well as media streaming and computer backup. If you buy it online, be sure you have a fast connection. The total package is about 1.5GB and can take a while to download. Super DVD creator is designed to convert and burn movies and video. It boasts the best picture quality and high speed converting.

You will need to do a little research to find the best product that suits you