Hey, I like the speed! Having recently installed a GTX460 I'm sort of on the hunt for Cuda encoding, in spite of the fact many encoder authors say the benefits aren't worth the work. Aiseesoft seem to have nailed something because the performance completely blows away handbrake at similar qualities, without pushing my old AM2 4-core over 30% utilization.

Once I figure out how to tame the encoding parameter maze a little better this thing goes on my buy list.

I haven't even tried the Disc reading yet. Habit has me stuck on *Fab but promise I'll give this program's ripping a try asap.

Thanks Aiseesoft, and thanks GAOTD!

@48 U need a Blu-ray player to rip them but to burn them u need either a Blu-ray burner or a program to convert them to DVD format.

Idk if this prog does that, just DLed haven't test it.

If u cant find a prog to convert to DVD, convert to hd format .avi/mp4 or sum n then convert that to DVD.(expect that to take a looong time)

Ripping made simple go to DVDFab.com.
Alice DVD n Avatar easy as pie, n they have a free ripper.
I rip everything with it n burn back-ups to watch n keep originals safe, great for children who scratch them every time.
Does Blue-rays too.

No I don't work for them n no I don't get paid to advertise, just trying to help.

It can shrink while it rips n the beta versions n paid/trial version can do the whole copy procedure.

I just use the ripper tho cause I prefer more control n use Nero Recode to burn them.

This software is just as good as the previous version which was 3.1.42. This version is 3.1.52.

To correctly upgrade without the errors noted above: uninstall with REVO uninstaller. Then install this version and the "Help"/"About" will show the correct new version number: 3.1.52.

The opening menu clearly shows that you can rip (by choice) a blu-ray disk or a "dvd." Therefore, for all those confused comments above, you can rip either, depending upon what dvd player you are using. Simple and clear. Either format, either player . . . it does it all.

Thanks GAOTD and Aiseesoft Studio for the upgrade from the last great offering!

I downloaded it to find that it can also covert HD videos and edit videos. It's so convenient. I had a video from my camera, but the player cannot support and I couldn't edit with WMM. That made me disappointed. Thank GOTAD for sharing this one. It helped me a lot. I converted it and shared the video on YouTube.

To avoid having the previous version come up after closing and re opening the program, you need to perform an uninstall with revo. It did not work with revo safe mode, but worked with the advanced mode. I hope it did not harm other files, I cant be sure, so use at your own risk, or try the moderate mode first.
Thanks to GOTD and Aiseesoft for this great software, and thanks to all for the help you provide through your comments

It can not only rip and convert blue ray DVD to other video formats, but also trim, crop and watermark your videos. Moreover, it can extract audios from DVD and convert them to MP3, AAC, M4A, etc.

Excellent product. I usually use it to rip files into AVI so I can view them on my WDTV. I can also make my own movie by using it's powerful editting functions.

This program is an all-in-one blue ray ripper as well as common DVD ripper. It can convert blue ray DVD and common DVD to any video format you want.

Powerful conversion function, so that I can convert my blu-ray movie to what I want formats, the strong editing function attract me a lot too.

It works well with both blue ray and ordinary DVD. What I love most is that it can remove different copy protections of your commercial BD discs.

I'm experiencing a some serious problem. I also have v3.1.52, but I can't open any file. When I target a Blu-ray disc, a list of folders appears. If there are sub folders within a root level folder, you can open the folder, but never open a sub folder to see what files are inside.
If I target the STREAM folder to open, either via the Load BD Playlist or Load BD File, the software attempts to process the files inside, but ALWAYS stops with a fails to load error message complaining that the BD disc must be new, and refers me to the tech support page. The discs I've tried are Enchanted, and Alaska, Spirit of the Wild, not exactly new titles.

I am Thrilled! Thank you, Aiseesoft & GAOTD!

For almost three years, I've tried to find something that would convert dvr-ms to Anything Else. Nothing. Zip. Zilch. Nada. ~but you did it! {I will refrain from posting the lyrics from My Fair Lady;)

Installed perfectly, registered easily, and the interface is so easy, a...
well, I could do it. I've been CompUsing for 25 years, but my last real experience with video involved a hand-cranked Movieola and hundreds of strips of film hanging from pins. The audio was on separate reels.

Truly, thank you again.

#35 Joe - I'd been struggling with this issue from the last release, thanks so much for this info, now I can rip all my blu rays to whatever format, brilliant.

Ok really stupid question...I have a dvd burner so does that mean I need a blu-ray burner to rip the blu-ray's? Told ya it was stupid but I truly don't know how this would work without some sort of burner that accepts blu-rays.

I'm finding the new version is 3.1.42 (same a the old version) and not 3.1.52 as #27 stated. Anyone else getting version 3.1.52 ? Even the exe file has a date of 12/27/2010 so I'm certain that I'm executing the most recent one!?!

Well, it seemed great when processing a DVD I made. It was a DVD made using my Hava recording (mpeg2), which was then made into DVD format using GUI DVD, and then burned to DVD which plays on all my PCs and on my DVD player with sound. Unfortunately, no sound was produced when making the default MPEG4 iPad conversion. Looking at the Properties settings, it seems the program cannot discern the audio format as it indicates N/A throughout the audio list. The soundless video it did make on my new PC set a maximum PC usage of 70 percent was done in just under 15 minutes for a 1:32 movie. The video looked good. It would be real nice with audio though.

Downloaded & registered fine but it seems to not clear the older version 3.1.42 and after it is closed the only version found is 3.1.42 not the new 3.1.52. Tried to delete all & reinstall but it still does the same thing. Don't know if it would have done this had I uninstalled first but since usually the programs do that themselves I didn't & now it will not clear no matter what I have tried so if you have the older version given away in August remove it before you install this version

Thanks, Kat

Sampled three Blu-ray titles; ALL THREE say ‘Failed to load Blu-ray...” – I don’t know why I waste my time with this software every time its listed on giveawayofthe day.com – It hasn’t worked on a single disk. Aren’t you people embarrassed? You obviously don’t test your software worth a damn. Needles to say, I’d be VERY upset if I actually paid money for this!

If you’re interested: Win7 64-bit... 4GB...LG GGC-H20L drive... (Nothing else running)

The family computer already has Aiseesoft Total Video Converter.
Doesn't this program do it all?
Or do we need to actually download the bluray ripper also?
Someone please post an answer.
Thank you in advance for your posted answer to whoever answers.

Nice Software, ripped my X-Men 2 Blu-Ray pretty quick thanks to using CUDA on my GTX260. (nice feature)

Could add some more advanced image tweaks such as for colour with a preview of the output with colour adjustments.

add more audio track support and improve quality, sound was not so nice on a standard def rip on the max setting, and even when set to an HD format I could not get output audio to 6 channels (was forced to use normal stereo) this can be muxed in later correctly but it would be nice to have it within the software, (I've not tried another blu-ray yet so I don't know if this is a problem for anyone else)

Have installed & it says it is v3.1.52 but if I close & reopen app it says it is v3.1.42 which I got from GAOTD in August. Is anyone else having this problem?

Installed just fine on Win7/64, read in both my blu-ray DVD and a standard PAL DVD without a problems at all, converted both down to wmv to play on my PDA as well. This one looks to be a keeper. :)

I have the previous version of this and for ripping to my laptop it works like a dream. Does anybody know if this software is capable of ripping a BD, converting to DVD to write on r/+ rw? I have BD's that I'd like to copy to a DVD disk.

I have the previous GOTD version I installed on 8/20/2010. I tried to install this new GOTD version but....

1 - I first uninstall the old one.
2 - Next I install the new one.
3 - I allow the end of install launch of program
4 - Program comes up as version 3.1.52
5 - I close the program
6 - Run the program again it comes up as 3.1.42.

I did this several times. Even made sure the icons were gone from the desktop and start menu. I checked that I don't have it installed twice (one for old and one for new). Very confused.

I am really having a very bad time.I have never had problems with GOTD activations until yesterday.I failed to activate Process Lasso and again today, I cant activate Aiseesoft Blu-ray Ripper. I keep getting a 'Failed to connect.Try again later.' I use AVG Internet Security.I even disabled the firewall and restored the original Windows firewall, but to no avail. So I dont think it's my firewall thats blocking activations. I cant live without GOTD and Dottech,the two have actually become part of my life,on the PC.I hardly miss a giveaway. Call it addiction,I dont mind.Please help. I believe this is likely to continue. Well I have previous versions of the once I missed these past two days.I have Win 7 64 bit. Ashraf,maybe you can help.

I downloaded the previous offering of this from GOTD back on 8/20/2010,
version 3.1.42, file size 39.9mb - it's good software and has worked well!
My questions are:
--Why the big file size difference, 39.9mb vs present 9.65mb?
--If I install the new version do I need to remove the previous first?

Thanks, JW

What am I missing? this is called “Blu-ray ripper”, so you think it would
rip a Blu-ray disc. But when you start the program and click on the “Load
Blu-ray” icon, there is no option to load a disc (as you have under the DVD
icon). The only options are to “load Blu-ray play list” or “load Blu-ray file”.

 

 
When you click on the "Load Blue-Ray icon click next on Load Blue-Ray file.
Navigate to your dvd/cd rom device and choose the DVD. Worked for me.
This software, as with the older version "Aieesoft DVD Ripper', works like a
charm for me. I have never come across another ripper which claims to by pass
copy rights which actually worked as flawless as these products. Great offer in
my opinion.

@Cromag:

It's possible that his question (and mine as well) wasn't whether one needed a blu-ray drive to rip blu-ray discs (that's fairly obvious). I think the question was more along the lines of whether the program supports DVD ripping and format conversions of media besides blu-ray discs, thus providing value to people like myself who still do not have a blu-ray drive.

Joey

What am I missing? this is called "Blu-ray ripper", so you think it would rip a Blu-ray disc. But when you start the program and click on the "Load Blu-ray" icon, there is no option to load a disc (as you have under the DVD icon). The only options are to "load Blu-ray play list" or "load Blu-ray file".

If you look at their website at ther guide for ripping Blu-ray discs, it says that the requirement are only
1. Blu-Ray DVD Driver
2. Blu Ray Ripper

Yet the next line states "You need to install any DvD, then run this Blu-ray Ripper". I assume they refer to AnyDVD HD, a commercial program made by SlySoft that sells for 80 euros!

If this is indeed the case, I would say that AnyDVD is the actual Blu-ray ripper, and that the "Aiseesoft Blu-ray Ripper" is just a tool to convert the already ripped video file to other formats.

Please tell me I am wrong, because if I am not, this is really a misleading name for a utility that can't rip Blu-ray discs.

@kEN, #18:

"This may be a decent product it is rather evident it is something that is short lived. I no longer use CDs for anything. Memory sitcks and monster portable hard drives are taking over. There is no need for CDs now."

Well, first off, the purpose of this software is to get a movie off of a (legally owned) DVD or BluRay disc so you can store it on your storage media and view it on your preferred player. When movie companies stop distributing movies on disc, then you can say that this software is no longer needed. (Of course if you only view movies via cable or satellite or Internet downloads, you don't need discs at all.)

Secondly, this software isn't for CDs, it is for DVDs. Yes, they are both disc formats, but they're not the same thing. :P

The powerful video editing function really impresses me. It enables users to cut off any segment of a video, crop video playing frame, adjust video effect, and even add any text/image watermark. This Blu-ray Ripper helps me make a perfect output video.

I like the CUDA feature. It can make full use of my graphics card and save quite a lot of time. I used to spend a whole day to rip a Blu-ray movie with other software, which is pretty desperate. Now it can do the same job with much less time.

After trying this Blu-ray Ripper, I find it is very powerful. Besides of ripping Blu-ray disc, it can even convert DVD and popular video files to any other video and audio formats. And the powerful converting function can same me lots of effort and time.

@ chappell and Fred. Yes, you must have a blue ray player to read/rip/burn blue ray discs. Standard DVD drives do not support blue ray technology.

Thanks for this.

Previous GOTD version 3.1.42
This GOTD version 3.1.52

I'm looking for such a piece of software for a long time. My friend gave me a BD disc movie as present and I love it so much. So I wanna put it on my laptop. I tried some free programs, but it was not supported. For others, they ware always more than $50 and I couldn't make sure the quality. Thank GOTAD for sharing this. My Disc was ripped and the quality and subtile are satisfying.

Does this require a Blu-ray drive in my computer, or will it work with a regular DVD read/write drive?

I have downloaded Aiseesoft Blu Ray Ripper from GOTD last time. But I redownloaded the software to find out there are some improvements. I used it to rip the same BD disc. The output video and audio sync and the subtitle was supported. the conversion time was relatively reduced. My problem was solved for free. Thank GOTAD.

May be a stupid question for you seasoned professionals but do I need a Blu-Ray burner to use this software?

WORKING FINE BUT CONVERT TOO SLOWLY. MY DVD DISC SHOULD BE COVERTED PROPERLY.HD video decoding/encoding and 5.1 Dolby Surround IS VERY USEFULL.THANKS

This may bew a decent product it is rather evident it is something that is short lived. I no longer use CDs for anything. Memory sitcks and monster portable hard drives are taking over. There is no need for CDs now.

I did a quick try and it did what I need. Supper fast conversion speed and excellent output quality. Most importantly, it supports a lot of conversion formats.

Installed, ran.... but seems to be processing at play speed.

I turned off the preview, but the counter seems to decrement 1 second in a real second.

You can register the software using your own name.

T've just tried to convert a small video to "DVD Video - PAL (*.vob)", but it is not possible to obtain a standard PAL VOB: the output video bitrate is always 9000 KBps, regardless of the bitrate specified via the dropdown menu, and the default audio settings is totally illegal: MP3 at 44100 Hz. The DVD-Video standard imposes that the video bitrate must be less or equal to 8000 KBps, and the audio must be either AC3 or WAV, sampled at 48000 Hz. (MP3 is accepted, but only as a secondary audio stream, and at 48000 Hz too. An AC3 or WAV audio stream MUST be present.) I haven't checked if specifying another encoding for the audio works, but anyway, the video is always wrong.

Appalling!

Which version is this (is it the same as the previous giveaway)?

Very nice. I always expect to be disappointed with Blue Ray Ripper, but this software installed quickly and cleanly on my Windows XP SP3. it tooks even less then 5 sencond for me to install this program. Also,It support us to preview Blu Ray movie, so you can capture your favorite picture can save it as JPG, GIF, and BMP The most important thing is that the output quality was excellent! i did not notice any degradation in quality. Thank you GAOTD for bringing this nice utility which I’m not afraid to say is one of the best blu ray ripper so far.

Is there an option here of downloading the Mac version?

(I notice on the developer's site, that a parallel version of the software exists for the Mac.)

I operate both windows and Mac systems, and sometimes only the Mac system will actually read the DVD of interest.

I have thus far found that DVDs which my Windows system was previously 'unwilling' to recognize, are also not recognized when running this ripper. As the software suggests an enhanced ability to deal with multiple evolving protection schemes, this gives me pause...



On the specifics of the GUI:

As there is something of a language barrier in understanding the text associated with the software, a bit more information attached to the option settings would be extremely helpful.

I found myself unable to decide whether or not I was using the proper settings or even, whether other settings (not listed) were available to me within the software.

A help button specific to the menu window in use, would be a very pleasing addition.

My brief review of the actual help system provided, left me with the impression that Microsoft had been consulted as a model for the "help". (Please understand that this is NOT a compliment...)

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The user interface is disturbingly reminiscent [Though clearly not to the same level of tedium - I hope that's a good thing?] of other rippers which seem to want me to know everything imaginable about the information on the disc of interest - before I do anything with the disc.

I'm just not that much of an expert - That's why I need the software in the first place!

One final curiosity: Is this software deemed capable of capturing the data stream from a "simple" Blu-Ray player? That would be a very nice capability indeed.

It's good. I was thinking how to put my BD and common DVD movies on my iPad. I got some information from internet. But I hesitated. I was not sure for buying a program from a unknown website. Wow, thanks GOTAD. You help me a lot. I downloaded the software and tried ripping a chapter of BD for iPad. It worked. The quality is OK and the subtitle can be supported. I know what to do on my long trip.