Copying DVDs with VLC Player - these steps are necessary

If you still have DVDs at home, it is a good idea to make a backup copy. DVDs usually last up to 30 years. However, with a copy that you save on a computer, you'll get something out of it for longer. To perform the operation, you can use VLC Player, for example.

How to copy a DVD with VLC Player

With VLC Player, you can easily record a DVD. This is especially useful if you want to make a backup copy and store it on an external hard drive. Note that some DVDs have copy protection. In this case, you will not be able to make a backup copy, especially since this is not allowed.

1. First, open VLC Player or download it from a website of your choice. Follow the instructions and install the program.
2. Now go to "Tools" and select the "Settings" option. If you use the program on macOS, click on "VLC" in the upper left corner and then select "Preferences".
3. Under "Input/Codecs" you can specify the location where the backup copy should be stored.
4. Before you play the DVD, press the combination "Shift" + "R" on your keyboard to start recording. Starten Sie danach den Film.
5. Sobald diese beendet wurde, können Sie die Aufnahme durch erneutes Drücken der Tastenkombination wieder stoppen. Auf dem Mac drücken Sie hingegen die Tasten „CMD“ + „Option“ + „R“.