How do I backup DVDs and Blu-rays to my Mac?

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I have begun to backup my DVDs and Blu-rays to my Mac using a combination of MakeMKV and Handbrake. I've noticed that this doesn't actually make a backup of the discs, but just creates an mkv file for each chapter.

Is there a better way to backup my DVDs and Blu-rays? Maybe as an iso file?

To me this seems a better option in case I want to re-rip the video from the disc at a later date.

purinkle

Posted 2011-02-23T20:11:00.970

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See also http://superuser.com/questions/85987/mac-os-x-best-way-to-make-an-iso-from-a-cd-or-dvd

– mark4o – 2011-02-23T22:54:10.690

Answers

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Use /Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility to make a .cdr (iso) disk image from the DVDs.

Select the disk in the sidebar, then create a New Image from it.

Daniel Beck

Posted 2011-02-23T20:11:00.970

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If I have an external Blu-ray reader, would I be able to do the same with Blu-ray discs? – purinkle – 2011-02-25T07:47:54.977

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