How to Rip DVDs to iPad on Mac for Free?

So you have a great DVD movie collection and you have just bought yourself an iPad for that long trip you're about to take. How do you rip DVDs to iPad for free and watch them on iPad as you please? Let's look at how to rip DVDs to iPad on Mac for free.

The process involves two parts. One rips the DVD to   VOB  format, and the second converts the VOB files to the iPad video format.
Part 1:   Rip DVDs to VOB format with MacTheRipper
Part 2:   Convert VOB format to iPad

Tips:   You can also use the   DVD to iPad Converter for Mac   to rip DVD to iPad directly.

Part 1: Rip DVDs to VOB Format with MacTheRipper

Step 1.   Download   MacTheRipper , extract it and copy the app to your Applications directory. Double click the MacTheRipper application icon to launch it. Then pop in the DVD that you want to put on your iPad.

Step 2.   Click the   GO!  button to begin the ripping process.

Once MacTheRipper has completed the DVD copying process, you'll need to convert the files it created info a movie that's compatible with your iPad. Let's go to the part 2.

Part 2: Convert VOB Format to iPad

Step 1.  Download   Handbrake , then open the .dmg file and copy the application to your Applications folder to install it.

Note:   Handbrake does not support the iPad and the iPhone 4 format out of the box. However, it allows you access to these formats, ideal for the iPad.

Step 2.   Launch Handbrake and go to   Presets -> Import  in the menu bar. Navigate to the Preset files and add them to Handbrake. You may have to add each of the 3 preset files one at a time.

Step 3.   Click on   Source  to pick the file you want to convert, click   Open . Then click the   Browse button to select a folder to save the file in. Select one of your newly added iPad presets to ensure the movie is formatted and optimized for your iPad. Click   Start  to begin the converting proccess.

Step 4.   After the conversion process is complete you will find an   MP4  file waiting for you at the location you previously selected. Launch iTunes, click   File > Add Files to Library…  and select the movie file. When you sync iTunes with your iPad the next time make sure you check this movie to sync. You could also tick the   Automatically add  checkbox so that movies in your iTunes library are automatically added to your iPad each time you sync your iPad with iTunes.

Done! There you go! Now you can rip DVDs to iPad on Mac for free and have your favorite DVDs on iPad as you like! And you can also rip DVD to iPad on Mac directly with the   DVD to iPad Converter for Mac . Just enjoy!

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