8 Best Free DVD Copy Software - Copy DVD on Windows 11/10/8/7

Storing a vast DVD collection in limited space can be challenging. Scratches or damage can also render your cherished movies unwatchable. Fortunately, you don't have to chunk the discs to trash or buy new ones. That's where DVD copy software comes in.

In this article, we will provide recommendations for the top DVD copying software available today, so you can make an informed decision and preserve your cherished DVD collection for years to come. Whether you want to copy DVD to DVD/ISO image^[1]/DVD folder for an exact duplicate, preserve the main movie with preferred subtitles/audio tracks, or create digital backups of your physical discs onto your external hard drive or other storage mediums, we've got you covered. We are confident that you will find a suitable DVD copier for your needs.

Part 1. Our Top 8 Picks for the Best DVD Copy Software of 2024

There are numerous paid and free programs that claim to offer DVD copying features, with big names like WinX DVD Copy Pro, DVD Clonder, and MakeMKV often highlighted. If you are still unfamiliar with these tools, feel free to explore the following programs, renowned for their intuitive interface, straightforward operations, and robust DVD copying and duplication capabilities.

No.1 - WinX DVD Copy Pro

• Platform: Windows 11, 10 and lower (32 bit & 64 bit)
• Supported input: New or old and even damaged home-made and copy-protected DVD disc, VIDEO_TS folder and ISO file
• Supported output: DVD-/+R (DL), DVD-/+RW (DL), DVD RAM, ISO image, DVD folder, MPEG-2, DVD Video/Audio tracks only
• Price: $34.95/one-year license; $42.95/lifetime license (Users who buy lifetime license will get a WinX DVD Ripper 3-month license.)
• Rating: 4.7 stars from 21 reviews ★★★★☆

WinX DVD Copy Pro is an excellent all-in-one DVD copier with an extremely straight-forward and clutter-free interface. This doesn't mean WinX is lame in features. Look at the left column, which lists out 9 copy modes, with which, you can easily clone DVD to DVD/folder/ISO at a 1:1 ratio, copy DVD main title as a single MPEG2 file, rip certain chapter(s) off DVD, and extract video or audio only. Additionally, it allows users to mount an ISO image to a virtual drive and burn an ISO image or VIDEO_TS folder to a blank DVD with the assistance of ISO Mounter and DVD Burner.

What sets WinX DVD Copy Pro apart from other similar programs is its ability to remove various DVD copy protections^[2], including region code, RCE, UOPs, APS, CSS, Sony ARccOS, and Disney X-project DRM. Due to the integration with a powerful DVD decryption feature, this software quickly reads any DVD information, deals with badly structured DVDs, and copies DVD to ISO Image, Video_TS folder, etc at lightning speed. It also added support for new movies and improved sound track scanning speeds in its latest update 3.9.8.

WinX DVD Copy Pro has garnered acclaim from industry experts and users alike. It boasts impressive rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on ColorMango, with users commending its ease of use and fast copying speeds. So you can definitely give it a try.

Key features:

• Support 9 copy modes incl. 1:1 DVD copy, single MPEG2 extraction, chapter/video/audio extraction，etc.
• Bypass various DVD copy protections.
• Support old and damaged DVDs.

Pros:

• It is fast and efficient.
• Produce DVD copies with no loss of quality.
• Simple and easy to navigate, making it accessible to users of all technical skill levels.
• Great customer support.

Cons:

• No DVD9 to DVD5 compression option.
• No interface resizing option.
• The video player included is somewhat small.

User Reviews:

If you want to copy DVDs to computer for backup, WinX DVD Copy Pro is a good choice, because it is not only handy but works quickly. It is well worth the price. -- rack96

No.2 - DVD Cloner

• Platform: Windows 11, 10 and lower
• Supported input: Home-made and encrypted DVD disc, VIDEO_TS folder & ISO file
• Supported output: DVD disc, DVD folder, ISO file, a .dvdmedia file, DVD±R/RW, BD, MKV with HDR10+ technology.
• Price: $59.99/Standard license; $299.99/lifetime license. Free 7-day trial before purchasing.
• Rating: 3.9 stars from 337 reviews ★★★★☆

DVD Cloner is a veteran in the DVD copy software market, suitable for both beginners and experienced users who want to create identical copies of DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K UHD.

One of its most notable features is its two distinct modes - Express Mode and Expert Mode. The former prioritizes simplicity and offers 6 one-click modes, from creating identical DVD5 to DVD5 copy, compressing DVD9 to DVD5, copying blu-ray DVD to BD25 or UHD to BD50, and ripping both DVD and Blu-ray to MKV. The latter offers customizable options for experienced users, including complete/movie-only copy, split copy and movie customized copy, etc. With it you can remove unwanted content, create tailored copies at your willing, and even combine multiple DVDs into one DVD±R DL or BD-R/RE for smaller storage space.

Like WinX DVD Copy Pro, DVD Cloner is also constantly updated to ensure compatibility with the  latest movie releases from 2023-2024. The new DVD Cloner 2024 also boasts a revamped interface and broader compatibility with external drives. It introduces an advanced features to rip UHD to MKV HDR10+ format. This allows you to store high-quality backups on external drives for playback on 4K players with the same audio and video quality. These enhancements show that the developers of DVD Cloner are committed to providing a reliable and up-to-date program for their users.

Key features:

• Copy DVD to DVD/ISO/VIDEO_TS folder
• Convert DVD/Blu-ray/UHD to MKV
• Copy DVD-9/5 to DVD-5
• Copy Blu-ray to BD-25
• Copy UHD to BD-50
• Burn movie to DVD±R (DL)

Pros:

• It can bypass various DVD copy protections and support new releases.
• It offers 2 copy modes.
• It includes a built-in DVD burner.

Cons:

• The user interface isn't straightforward so you have to dig it out for yourself or resort to help document or customer service.
• It can be a bit difficult to save ISO files.
• DVD copying took slightly longer in our tests.

No.3 - DVDFab DVD Copy

• Platform: Windows 11, 10 and lower, Mac
• Supported input: DVD-Video disc, DVD folder, DVD ISO image file
• Supported output: DVD folder, DVD ISO image file, DVD-Video disc.
• Price: $59.99/1-year license; $84.99/lifetime license. 30-day free trial.
• Rating: 4 stars from 37 reviews ★★★★☆

DVDFab DVD Copy is built into the all-in-one DVDFab suite, which includes tools such as ripper, converter, and creator. The DVD Copy tool is available in both free version and paid version, which share 4 features in common, namely, full disc copy mode, main movie copy mode, third-party burning engine support, and lossless DVD backup to DVD9.

You can upgrade to its paid version to experience more features, including compressing DVD to DVD5, copying adult DVDs, bypassing latest protections, and circumventing DADC protection. It also includes a built-in Burning Engine for more stable performance, along with the support for more copy modes like clone/burn, customize DVD copy, split DVD 9 to DVD 5, merge multiple DVDs into one DVD.

DVDFab is also praized for its robust DVD copier software for homemade or copyrighted DVDs. It received frequent updates to resolve some new java protections. Currently, it has been upgraded to version 13.0.0.5 built on March 6, 2024, addressing issues like a failure problem when copying to DVD5. The trial version allows for 3 discs copy within 30-day trial period. You can remove the limitations by purchasing the paid version.

Key features:

• Copy DVD to DVD/ISO/VIDEO_TS folder
• Merge multiple DVD content into one DVD (paid)
• Split one DVD-9 into two DVD-5 (paid)

Pros:

• It provides 6 modes for DVD copy.
• Comprehensive suite of DVD and Blu-ray tools.

Cons:

• The free version has limited features.
• Pricing can be relatively high for the full suite.

No.4 WinX DVD Ripper Platinum

• Platform: Windows 11, 10 and lower, Mac
• Supported input: Homemade and copy-protected DVD disc, VIDEO_TS folder and ISO Image
• Supported output: ISO image, DVD folder, MPEG-2 file, MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, H.265, H.264, and more
• Price: $39.95/1-year license; $59.95/lifetime. Users who buy lifetime license will get 6-month license of WinX DVD Copy Pro as gift.
• Rating: 4.7 stars from 333 reviews ★★★★★

WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is a powerful DVD copying and ripping software developed by Digiarty Software since 2009. It has an impressive library of over 350 output profiles to choose from, providing with a wide range of options to convert DVDs to digital files.

With the readymade DVD backup category, you can find four DVD copy modes, including: clone DVD to ISO image, clone DVD to DVD folder, copy the main title, and backup full title. This offers more flexibility in how DVD lovers choose to store the DVD copies, be it on HDD, hard drive, NAS, Cloud, or USB flash drive. In addition, this tool allows for seamless DVD to digital conversion such as converting DVD to MP4, AVI, HEVC, MOV, M2TS, and more, facilitating playback on a multitude of devices like computers, laptops, HDTVs, phones, tablets, etc.

It is most notable for the ability to recognize and digitize region-locked and copy-protected DVDs without the need for additional software. This feature, along with the constant upgrades to its DVD analysis kernal and support new and tough DVDs, makes it accessible to all types of DVDs, from new releases to classic movies, Disney 99-title DVDs, scratched DVDs, and TV shows.

Key features:

• 1:1 Copy DVD to ISO/VIDEO_TS folder.
• Digitize DVD to MP4, MP3, and more formats.
• Remove DVD ads, trailers, extract favorite DVD clips, add external subs, etc.
• Bypass region codes and copy protections.

Pros:

• It has large library of output profiles for easy conversion of DVDs to digital files.
• Multiple DVD backup modes to choose from.
• Analyze any DVD title we throwed at it, whether it is old or new.
• DVD copying and ripping is fast with GPU acceleration enabled.

Cons:

• It lacks a built-in feature for directly copying DVDs to other DVDs. After converting a DVD to a digital file, users will need to employ an additional tool to burn that digital file onto a new DVD.

No.5 - Freemake DVD Copy

• Platform: Windows 11, 10 and lower
• Supported input: Non-corrupted DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Blu-ray.
• Supported output: DVD folder, DVD ISO image file, MP4, AVI, MKV, WMV, 3GP, SWF and nearly any file format.
• Price: Free with watermark. $39.95/month; $59.95/lifetime.
• Rating: 3.8 stars from 26 reviews ★★★★☆

We were puzzled when we first installed Freemake DVD Copy since we went to its official page, downloaded it and found it is actually Freemake Video Converter. But the expansive library of output formats earns Freemake DVD Copy a spot in this free DVD copier software review.You can export your DVD movie in MP4, AVI, MKV, 3GP, etc, and the process of copying DVD is the way identical to converting videos.

Just insert and load the DVD disc you want to copy, prepare a blank disc and select the "to DVD" option, then press "Burn" button to begin copying DVD. Or you can choose a digital format like MP4 if you want to create a digital copy for storing on a computer. Let’s Freemake do the rest job.

In terms of DVD copying, you are also allowed to customize the DVD menu with desired audio. When creating a digital backup, you're allowed to select full DVD content to copy or just keep the movie you need. At the bottom of the Freemake interface, you'll find a list of ready presets. This way, you don't need to play with video audio parameters.

Key features:

• Copy DVD to DVD/ISO/DVD folder/MP4 and more.
• Burn DVD.
• Convert various video formats.

Pros:

• User-friendly interface.

Cons:

• Freemake DVD Copy only supports unprotected DVDs. Copyright-protected DVDs and corrupted DVDs are excluded.
• Aggressively ad-supported. Some features are unavailable unless you pay for them.

=>> suggested reading: How to rip copy-protected DVD without issue >>

No.6 - MakeMKV

• Platform: Windows 11, 10, 7, 8/8.1 (32/64 bit), Vista, XP; Mac, Linux
• Supported input: homemade and some encrypted DVDs.
• Supported output: MKV container format.
• Price: Free
• Rating: 3.4 stars from 3 reviews ★★★☆☆

MakeMKV can create MKV copies from your DVDs as well as Blu-rays. Unlike HandBrake which requires a third-party tool to decrypt DVDs, MakeMKV can handle encrypted discs (not all, only those with AACS and BD+ encryption) on its own.

After loading DVD, MakeMKV will display DVD content as a tree structure, including all titles, audio tracks, and subtitles. It will display detailed information for each item including codec, language, file size, and language. Now you can choose which movie title you want to copy and which audio and subtitle tracks you want to keep.

After hitting the Make MKV icon, it will start conversion. You can see the progress bar on the screen. Once done, you'll get an MKV copy with the original quality because there is no compression involved. Certainly, it also means that you'll get a big file. But this isn't a big deal if you have enough storage space.

Additionally, all features are free to access during BETA. And, there is no annoying advertisement. On Jan 20, 2024, MakeMKV was upgraded to version 1.17.6. In the latest version, it improved handling for discs with mastering errors and fixed some bugs.

Key features:

• Convert DVD/Bluray to MKV
• Support disc decryption

Pros:

• It's free to use.

Cons:

• It can only export MKV file with big size. If you need a smaller file with a different format, you need to use additional software to perform video conversion and compression.
• Some copy-protected DVDs are not supported.
• There is no DVD to DVD copy option.

No.7 - DVD Shrink

• Platform: Windows
• Supported input: DVD, VIDEO_TS folder, disk image 
• Supported output: DVD folder, DVD ISO image file.
• Price: Free
• Rating: 4 stars from 48 reviews ★★★★☆

DVD Shrink is a discontinued program. Why is a discontinued product still worth trying? That's because it's still available for download, and best of all, it's free. It's worth noting that you should be cautious as some versions may be fake or contain malware, especially when you were charged for it.

With DVD Shrink, you can copy your DVD to an ISO file or a DVD VIDEO_TS folder. However, DVD Shrink cannot create a physical copy, because it doesn't contain a built-in burning engine. But it can work with either Nero (version 7 or lower), DVD Decrypter or CopyToDVD to do the job.

Free as it is, it can handle DVDs encoded with region restrictions, CSS copy protection, and User operation prohibition.

DVD Shrink can, as its name suggests, shrink the amount of data saved on a DVD. The distribution of the compression across the DVD can be customized by users. DVD Shrink can automatically re-compress video, to as little as 39% of its original size, depending on the aspect ratio of the original DVD (with a corresponding loss in quality) in order to to fit on a standard DVD±R(W), a Dual-Layer DVD+R, or any user-defined custom size. But there will be a corresponding loss in quality due to the compression.

Key features:

• Copy DVD to ISO/DVD folder.
• Compress DVD.

Pros:

• Free to use.
• It can compress DVD files to save space on the hard drive.
• User-friendly interface.

Cons:

• Cannot handle more recent copy protection systems.
• Need additional DVD burning software.
• No longer updated or supported.
• Limited output format options.

No.8 - BurnAware

• Platform: Windows Vista 7, 8, 10, 11
• Supported input: photo, archive, document, music, video, disc, ISO image, etc.
• Supported output: CD, DVD, Blu-ray, disc image, audio, video, etc.
• Price: Free to burn and copy DVD to ISO only. $29.95/single user license/Premium; $39.95/single user license/Professional.
• Rating: 3.8 stars from 414 reviews ★★★★☆

BurnAware is a full-featured DVD burning and DVD copying software, well-craft for almost anyone, no matter what skill level you're in. If you're noob on disc burning, you can select the default profiles to write any kind of content to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays, including but not limited to digital photos, archives, documents, music, and videos.

For sophisticated users, it also prepares delightful desserts for you. This tool gives you full control over boot settings, ISO levels, UDF partition, disc spanning, etc. You can also backup and copy DVD discs, create bootable or multisession discs, craft high-quality CDs and DVDs, make ISO images, extract audio tracks, and recover data from unreadable discs.

BurnAware has three editions to suit different user needs, namely Free, Premium, and Professional. All of them can burn standard, bootable, and multisession discs, burn Audio CDs, Video-DVDs, and BDMV. To copy a DVD to a DVD, you need to use BurnAware Premium ($29.95 per user) or BurnAware Professional ($39.95 per user). If we have to mention one downside, that is bondled antivirus program, alongside with no macOS or iOS version of BurnAware.

Key features:

• Copy DVD to ISO
• Copy DVD to DVD (paid)
• Burn standard, bootable and multisession discs
• Burn audio CDs and BDMV

Pros:

• It can also copy CD and Blu-ray discs.

Cons:

• Disc to disc copy feature is only available in paid versions.

Other Honorable Mentions

Actually, except the above mentioned DVD copy software, there are still some famous DVD copy services that facilitate DVD duplication and copying. Some popular examples include DVD Walmart, Richmond Camera DVD Duplication, and Blank Media Printing. These services involve professional duplication equipment and are able to create multiple copies of DVDs from a master disc. So if you want to produce identical copies of your DVD in bulk quantities, and require high-quality duplication with professional-grade printing, package options, and special customization, you can consider resorting to these DVD copy service for help.

To do the job, you need to first submit the master disc to the service provider, who can therefore check for disc compatibility with their specialized equipment and create duplicate copies of DVD, then the duplicated DVDs are packaged after quality check such as readability, content accuracy, and physical detects or damage. Finally, they will be delivered to you. It is crucial to understand that copying copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright holder is a violation of the law. So please abide by copyright laws.

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Part 2. How to Copy a DVD on Windows 10/11 and Mac?

After you've familiarized yourself with the top DVD copiers mentioned above, you might want to explore the step-by-step guides below to copy DVDs for various purposes. Here in the section, you will learn how to duplicate DVDs to create backups by copying DVD to DVD, discover the method for seamlessly copying DVD to computer for convenient storage and playback, and find out how to salvage valuable data from damaged DVDs.

1. How to Copy a DVD to a Blank DVD?

There are many programs that can duplicate DVDs, such as WinX DVD Copy Pro, DVD Cloner, and DVDFab. Here, we’ll use WinX DVD Copy Pro as an example to demonstrate how to copy a DVD to another blank disc.

To begin with, you need to download and install WinX DVD Copy Pro on your computer. This software is compatible with all popular 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.

Once the installation is complete, follow the tips below.

Step 1. Open WinX DVD Copy Pro, and then you will find there're three options under 'Full DVD Disc Backup' in the left pane. Just choose choose 'Clone DVD to DVD'.

Step 2. If you have two DVD drives, insert the DVD you want to copy and also a blank DVD, and then specify the Source DVD and Target DVD Burner in the interface of WinX DVD Copy Pro. If you have only a single DVD drive, you can insert the source DVD first. After WinX DVD Copy Pro saves the source DVD to computer, take out it, insert the blank DVD, and click the red 'Burn' button to transfer the copy from computer to the blank disc.

Step 3. Check boxes of region code/UOPs/CSS/Disney's fake removal, set read and jumped sectors (32 is recommended) in case you want to clone DVD with bad sectors, and select temp folder for temporary DVD file storage.

Step 4. Hit 'Run' to go DVD copy.

2. How to Copy DVD to Computer, External Hard Drive, or USB?

While some prefer to copy DVD to DVD, others want to create a digital copy of their DVD for saving to computer, external hard drive, USB flash drive, cloud, and more.

To create a digital DVD copy, we can make use of WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, which not only allows us to make an exact copy of DVD but also allows us to select specific desired footage to copy. It provides a wide range of output formats to choose from, including ISO, VIDEO_TS, MP4, MOV, FLV, WebM, and more.

Now let's free download WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and learn how to use it to copy DVD to computer, hard drive, USB flash drive, and other storage devices.

Step 1. Insert the DVD you want to copy into your computer's DVD drive.

Step 2. Open WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and click on the "DVD Disc" button to load the DVD you want to copy.

Step 3. Select the output format you want.

If you want to clone DVD to ISO image or VIDEO_TS folder for en exact backup, go to "DVD Backup" and select "Clone DVD to ISO Image" or "Clone DVD to Folder".

If you want to convert DVD to a more portable format, you can go to "General Profiles" and select "MP4 Video" or other format you like.

Step 4. Check if the auto-selected title is the one you intend to copy. If not, make changes. You can select one or more titles to copy.

Step 5. Choose the destination folder where you want to save the DVD copy file.

Step 6. Click on the "RUN" button to start the DVD copying process.

Suggested reading: Check the detailed tutorial on how to copy DVD to computer >>

3. How to Copy a Damaged DVD?

DVDs will be damaged because of natural aging or man-made destruction. Luckily, it is possible to copy damaged DVD with WinX DVD Copy Pro. This program utilizes advanced bad sector recover engine to repair corrupted sectors in the old damaged discs automatically. And, it can skip bad sectors. You determine how many sectors should be jumped when meeting bad sector.

Given the copy protection schemes that are usually encoded into commercial DVDs, you are suggested to check Remove DVD region code, Remove UOPs, Remove CSS encryption, and Check Disney's fake, when copying a DVD. WinX DVD Copy Pro will bypass all these encryptions without damaging your original discs.

Disclaimer: Digiarty Software does not advocate ripping/copying copy-protected DVDs for any commercial purpose and suggests referring to the DVD copyright laws in your countries before doing so.

Part 3. FAQs About DVD Copy

Part 4. How We Test the DVD Copy Software

In order to provide our users the best possible DVD copy software, we first gathered 20 DVD copy programs, and evaluate their abilities in terms of DVD to DVD/ISO/Folder copy, chapter extraction, and other bonus features. The evaluation also includes testing the compatibility with DVD9, DVD5, and copy modes such as main/full movie copy.

In particular, DVD decrypting ability is a major task in choosing the best DVD copiers. We both tested some relatively old and defect DVDs and some newly released DVDs that come with copy protection measures. This help us determine if the program can handle those severely protected discs.

We also measured the time it took to copy a DVD using the software. All the tests were conducted under the same test environment. Besides, user feedback of real-world experience and ease of use such as the guide, complexity of settings, etc from Reddit, Quora, or other user-generated forums are also taken into consideration.

Through these processes, we aim to equip users with valuable information, and finally present a refined list of the top DVD copy software. If you have any other recommendations, feel free to contact me.