They are the most common file that movies are stored in on computers. So common, in fact, that many DVD players can actually play them now, so you can backup DVDs to your computer, then burn them again to a DVD-Recordable disk and play them on your TV (if you have the right software).



A great and popular piece of software that can do all of this and much more (including video editing, burning...) is Movavi Videosuite. It is a fully-featured video editing product that is used by beginners and professionals alike.

Several simple steps is all it takes to convert your DVD to an Avi file on your computer:

1. Open up Movavi Videosuite and click DVD. Click Add DVD in order to backup everything on the DVD. Browse the disk and select the IFO and VOB files which contain the movie.

2. Select an audio track for the DVD you want to convert (get the correct language...)

3. Choose format for output (AVI is best)

4. Select a proper video output path for the file you are saving to your computer.

5. Click the convert button to begin backing up your dvd.

You can use this method to store many DVDs on one disk if you like. DVDs are converted down to as little as 1/4 or 1/5 their original size but still maintain good quality, so you can reburn 4 or 5 movies to a single DVD-R disc and store more movies on less disks.

Of course, remember to only make backup copies of DVDs that you rightfully own.