I would like to know if I can rip or download dvd's that I have purchased to my iTunes video library? I know you can with music
iPhone 4, iOS 5.0.1
Generally, no. If you happen to have a DVD which doesn't contain copy protection, you'll need a product which can convert the DVD's VOB files into a format iTunes can use, such as MPEG-4; iTunes won't do this.
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Thanks, I had a feeling it wouldn't be that easy. Thanks for the help
Some purchased DVDs include a code that lets you officially download a copy of the movie for playing on a computer or mobile device. Have a look at the back of your DVD cases to see if any offer this. There is also a new UltraViolet license scheme which some but not all movie studios have signed up to.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UltraViolet_(system)
Technically it might be possible to convert DVDs to work in iTunes but in most countries this is still illegal due to various reasons, for example while in the US the fair-use doctrine might allow this, the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) forbids the breaking of encryption schemes such like those on commercial DVDs.
It should be noted that the UK plans to make format shifting i.e. copying DVDs to another format legal. Obviously you should have the orginal legal DVD even then. Renting a DVD would not count, you need to own it.
Can I rip purchased dvd's to iTunes?
