There’s a full-scale small industry out there, based solely on the need to rip DVDs and save them as AVI files, for transfer across networks, and storage of video files on PCs. Because of these, we put together a list of the most common software for converting DVDs into AVIs.

DVD to VCD AVI DivX Converter can rip an entire DVD, or just the parts of the video you want, to an AVI file with a DivX codec making it compatible with any standard IMB PC. Includes video editing tools to help you create video postcards and upload video optimized for network transfer on the web and for use on webpages. This converter also supports batch file conversion.

AoA DVD Ripper will take DVD recorded files or a full DVD and rip any selected segment of the movie into an AVI file compatible with Windows Media Player.

It can also DRM copy protected DVDs, and create high quality AVI files at high speed and process batches of files. However this software is recommended more for advanced users.

Another highly advanced DVD ripper is Flash DVD Ripper, this software can export video in a variety of different formats, rip part of or all of the DVD’s content, and even export individual chapters, subtitles, languages and PAL/NTSC settings. Flash DVD Ripper is the program used by professionals.

Nidesoft DVD to AVI Converter is a bit easier to use. It supports single-chip conversion, flexible titles, chapter settings, subtitles, selection of audio soundtracks and more.

DVD Decrypter is the perfect software for beginners, and it’s open source. Being open source means it’s free, it’s also very easy to use.

DVD Decrypter is able to rip DVDs based on titles or the ISO. It really is a fantastic choice for beginners.

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