DVD Shrink

[art1k]

I just wanted to share my method of DVD copying (or ripping). I know when I first starded copying full retail DVDs back about a year ago, I had a hard time finding on the web the right software and how to do it, without lossing any of the quality or content. Solution: DVD Shrink. This is a freeware application, not a trial, not going to expire on you, that I found awhile back that is quite fabulous for being freeware. The name for DVD Shrink come from the method of ripping it uses. Since most DVDs are more than 5gb and most DVD-Rs are about 4.7 gb, you need to have the file shrunk in order to burn them.

The version I currently use (and do not plan on updating to keep it freeware, just in case) is DVD Shrink 3.2. I have provided hosting for this application here: Link Removed: Due to copyright laws, I have removed the direct link on my site to this application's download. I have still provided a link though remotely hosted.

http://www.digital-digest.com/software/get...d=423&did=1

Okay, let's cut to the chase, what you're going to need for the entire DVD ripping process is the following:

? retailu> DVD (I support retail DVDs in this tutroial, some bootlegs may not work with this process)

? DVD writer drive (this could be combo, re, r+/w, depends on what you're usng the copy for)

? DVD Shrink 3.2 (I support version 3.2 in this tutorial)

? Atleast 5gb of free space (this is for the temp files for the pre-burn, after the rip)

? Blank DVD(s) (depends on how ever many copies you want to make)

? Windows XP (SP1/SP2) (DVnots not supported in a Macintosh enviroment)

? Recommended: 512 MB Ram (this keep it so atleast your computer isn't completely usless during the rip process)

Alright, now that you have all the tools you needed and you're gettin' pretty pumped to get this puppy going, follow tI.s:

I. Close all applications.

This is best so that your operating system's enviroment is at its best and can preform aIIed.

II Place retail DVD in DVD writer drive tray.

This is the movie you will want to copy using DVD Shrink. . Make sure it's retail so atleast you'll know it'll work using this process, you can try other types of films later. Warning: A lot of Live DVDs and band DVDs are so large that they cannot be shrunk usingIII..

III. Open DVD shrink 3.2.

This is assuming you have the application installed on your PC. Again, make sure this is the only application you have open. You don't have to keep it as the only one, but it's IV.d.

IV. Follow the on screen instuction (use the following as guide):

Once you have the application open, it will show no knowledge of the disc. You will Open Disc>Open Disc in the top left hand corner of the screen. This will then show a pop up (as shown below) with the disc title. Once you have the disc recognized, you may press OK.

After pressing OK, this will okay the DVD Shrink analysis prompt. You may enable video preview if you wish, I do not to save on resource usage. This is quite a fast process, and you pretty much just sit back and let it do its thing.

The analysis will end shortly and you will have an updated DVD Shrink main page. All you need to do now (if correctly analysed) is click the Full Disk button top middle of the screen. This will then open a message asking about RCE Region Protection. You may choose to choose your region or not. I have chosen to listen to the wishes of the application and abide by placing my region and pressing OK.

You are now about to rip (or backup) the DVD. Choose a secure enough folder on your computer that you know will not be touched during the process and will have enough space to complete the rip. Press OK. Optional: You can go through the other tabs on this screen and tweak stuff you wish, this is not supported in this tutorial.

http://artik.me.uk/images/dvdshrink/dvdshrinkThis is the long process.g process. You will need to wait an hour to three hours for the entire process to complete, depending on your system specifications. It usually takes about an hour and some for me. This is where you can just sit back again and let it do it's thing.

http://artik.me.uk/images/dvdshrink/dvdshrinkDue to the lack of desire to complete an entire DVD copy (including burn) the rest of the tutorial is for you to imagine without screenshots. This may be updated at a later date.ater date.

You will now be prompted to place a black DVD-r in the drive after the copying of the retail DVD has completed. Quite simple really.

Now continue and burn the retail's DVD contents from your temp folder onto the blank disc. You may use the integrated burning platform in this application or some other 3rd partyWarning:b>Warning: I have heard rumors that this integrated burning system does not work without ?Nero burning software already installed. I have ?Nero installed so I have no way of telling. All I can say is, the burning process looks pretty 100% DVD Shrink integrated so you shouldn't have a problem if you don't have ?Nero, just make sure your DVD drink writes to DVDs.

After theanother long process long process, but not quite as long as the rip, depending on your drive speed) you will be prompted to delete or do what you wish with the temp files. I would recommend you try the DVD in what ever system you were trying to copy the DVD for (ex: dvd player) and if it works, then deleted the temp files in the directory established earlier.

Close out of DVD Shrink and enjoy your spankin' new copy of yoContact:

Contact: For help, comments, suggestions, copyright infromation, etc., don't hesitate to e-mail me: [email protected]

Copyright information: ?DVD Shrink (unknown creater), ?Nero Software, ?Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment (for 'Black Hawk Down'), ?Shane Maloney (writer of this tuCopying copyright protected material is illegal in most countries. I do not condone or support this action, nor does DVD Shrink. does DVD Shrink.

Edited July 23, 2006 by art1k

[lordtinuviel]

well DVDShrink is not SHAREWARE it is FREEWARE and u cant copy newer DVDS cause Shrink havent been update it in a long time and will not be...

[art1k]

Well to my knowledge it supports all retail DVDs available to date. I have tried up to my most recent copy of Syriana and Derailed. I also edited the shareware to freeware, I don't know if you're trying to be an a**hole, but yeah, I fixed that.

Edited July 2, 2006 by art1k

[noroom]

It still says it's shareware... And what exactly is a Black DVD? lol... *Blank? :)

Cool guide. It's the screenshots that make it pretty.

[art1k]

Alright I fixed those two mistakes, thanks.

[eightequalsd]

I have used it occasionally, its great but i think it's illegal to post links to download it...

[art1k]

Just the link or actually hosting it aswell?

Edit: I have edited the link to another host, so I have no liabilty, thanks for the head up.

[+John. Subscriber¹]

I have used it occasionally, its great but i think it's illegal to post links to download it...

Nah, http://dvdshrink.org has it, so does softpedia. It's legal if you use it for its intended purpose :p

[art1k]

Nah, http://dvdshrink.org has it, so does softpedia. It's legal if you use it for its intended purpose :p

Negative, their site even says it's illegal. "DVD Shrink is freeware. However, due to U.S. laws, we can't host nor directly link to it. Please use the following search engine below to find your own copy:" And it shows a form to search Google.

Intended purpose? Would that be for like home videos? :D

[Chode]

For those fond of DVDShrink, it's author has been an employee of Ahead Software for a while now. In fact, you will find Nero Recode (part of the NeroVision suite) to be very familiar...

[sn00pie]

Are there any more solutions, some of the newer DVD's I bought won't get ripped with DVD Shrink and I get errors, so what should I use?

[Jaded]

Are there any more solutions, some of the newer DVD's I bought won't get ripped with DVD Shrink and I get errors, so what should I use?

There are solutions to your problem, but can't say what they are due to neowin rules of circumventing.

[thollian]

isn't this illegal to be discussing this on neowin?

[medium_pimpin]

sinner...

[lordtinuviel]

i'm not trying to be an a**hole........DVD SHRINK IS NOT SHAREWARE

DVD Shrink is free software. You should never pay for DVD Shrink.

Well to my knowledge it supports all retail DVDs available to date.

your knowledge is very limited, try to copy anything with ARCOS just to name one......dont get me wrong shrink is good but it DOESNT SUPPORT new COPY PROTECTIONS so its useless unless u combine it with another decrypter...so try not to be an a**hole

[shiven]

Doesn't everyone already know about this.. been using this for years.. (1 1/2 years )

[art1k]

I did not mention that you can also use DVDFab Decrypter on some encrypted DVDs (maybe this is what you're talking about guys). I used this thing once and found out I didn't need to because DVD Shrink has had no problem with all the DVDs I try to rip.

Doesn't everyone already know about this.. been using this for years.. (1 1/2 years )

I'm sure they do, I just had a fun time making the tutorial is all :D. No hard feelings everyone, especially you Daeron Tin?viel, haha?

[IceBrewedBeer]

AnyDVD > DVDShrink > Burn with Nero. Easiest way possible. Everything takes about 45 mins to do. Anyone else have a faster way?

[art1k]

AnyDVD > DVDShrink > Burn with Nero. Easiest way possible. Everything takes about 45 mins to do. Anyone else have a faster way?

I like the sound of that, but I've never really liked using Nero :/, too flashy for me. I live barebones software unless it's for entertainment. Like, an audio player application or something. Something you look at very often needs to be 'pretty,' but I think Nero is too clogged up with looking nice to run smoothly.

[IceBrewedBeer]

eh, rather DVDShrink uses Nero to burn the DVD. =/

[art1k]

That's what I've heard, but I wouldn't even know as I mentioned in my first post. I've always had Nero since I got my DVD Burner, it was recommended at the time.

[noroom]

This is a freeware application, not a trial, not going to expire on you, that I found awhile back that is quite fabulous for being shareware.

Still says it's shareware.

[art1k]

Rofl, Jesus, I though I got all those. Let me go fix that...

[lordtinuviel]

DVD Shrink is free software. You should never pay for DVD Shrink.

i will like to know where in the hell says shareware

[bravo369]

Are there any more solutions, some of the newer DVD's I bought won't get ripped with DVD Shrink and I get errors, so what should I use?

just use AnyDVD. that works on new CD's and they update regularly. I don't buy that it's illegal. if used as intended then it should be legal. it's like saying Knives are illegal because they MAY be used in a crime

[HoochieMamma]

This should be in the Guides section if anything.