How To Download A Dvd To Your Computer With Windows Media Player Fixed May 2026

VLC Media Player is the most popular tool for this because it’s free and can handle many non-protected or lightly protected discs. into your computer's disc drive.

Click and navigate to the folder where you saved your ripped movie (from Phase 1). Click Include folder , then click OK . VLC Media Player is the most popular tool

Unlike CDs, Windows Media Player often won't automatically find the cover art or cast info for ripped DVDs. You may need to manually right-click the file in WMP and select Edit to add the movie title and year. Click Include folder , then click OK

Open VLC and click on the menu, then select Convert / Save . Click the Disc tab and ensure DVD is selected. Click Convert / Save at the bottom. In the Profile dropdown, choose Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4) . Open VLC and click on the menu, then select Convert / Save

To get your DVD onto your computer so you can watch it in Windows Media Player later, you must use a dedicated first. Here is the complete guide on how to bridge that gap. Phase 1: Rip the DVD (The Missing Step)