Software » MacOS Video » Mac DVDRipper Pro 13.0.5

Version 13.0.5 (January 12, 2025)
Fixed a failure when doing speech-to-text with some specific DVDs/videos


Version 13.0.4 (January 9, 2025)
Fixed an immediate failure when doing speech-to-text under some parameters


Version 13.0.3 (January 6, 2025)
Fixed a bug that could lead to various failures when doing speech-to-text


Version 13.0.2 (January 4, 2025)
Auto-restart of the speech-to-text internal tool when its AI is stuck in a loop
Fixed a memory leak when doing speech-to-text


Version 13.0.1 (December 31, 2024)
Fixed a rare crash when post-processing subtitles
Fixed an interface glitch in subtitle track selection, leading to incorrect rip parameters
Fixed an incorrect message in the GUI


Version 13.0 (December 21, 2024)
Ability to correct OCR errors automatically using local AI
Ability to translate subtitle tracks, using local AI
Ability generate a subtitle track from an audio track, using local AI
Optional packages are downloaded on first use instead of on first start


Version 12.1.1 (October 9, 2024)
Fixed a bug when using the H264 hardware encoder on macOS Sequoia


Version 12.1 (February 3, 2024)
Added option to use Apple Vision (macOS 10.15+) for OCR instead of tesseract



Version 12.0.1 (January 26, 2024)
Fixed upgrade error message
Fixed deblock bug
Added 'Copy image settings to all' menu item


Version 12.0 (January 15, 2024)
Hardware video encoding!
(on capable Macs)
Passthrough/ocr subtitles for non-dvd sources
Quick toggle to compare various image settings
New super resolution modes (macOS 10.15+)
Option to disable auto-cropping
Updated internal tool


Version 11.0.4 (November 9, 2023)
New icon
Fixed a crash related to alert dialogs


Version 11.0.3 (January 14, 2023)
Ignore global speed setting when generating previews
Better GUI during preview loading


Version 11.0.2 (January 2, 2023)
Fixed an intermittent missing ripped file issue when upscaling


Version 11.0.1 (December 22, 2022)
Fixed a converting quality regression when not upscaling
Small cosmetic fixes


Version 11.0 (December 18, 2022)
Added option to upscale to 2160p (4K)!
Added several image restoration and modification parameters
Improved restoring and re-encoding of video files
Upgraded OCR engine (now native on Apple Silicon)


Version 10.1 (December 21, 2021)
Added ability to re-encode video files.
Fixed soft-subtitles in .mkv rips.
Fixed a crash when using H265 on macOS 10.13.
Added a warning when using v9 super resolution modes on M1.
Reset trial count.


Version 10.0.5 (December 10, 2021)
Fixed an a bug limiting the speed of H265 on M1.
Fixed an error preventing a specific DVD from being ripped.


Version 10.0.4 (December 9, 2021)
Fixed an issue with H265 on M1.


Version 10.0.3 (December 5, 2021)
Fixed a bug causing massive slowdowns for many users.
Fixed another bug that prevented proper detection of the first bug.


Version 10.0.2 (December 3, 2021)
More dark mode fixes.
Fixed aspect ratio bug affecting some DVDs.
Fixed release notes display bug when using built-in updater.


Version 10.0.1 (December 1, 2021)
Workaround for preferences and registration windows in dark mode.


Version 10.0 (November 30, 2021)
1.5x faster conversion on Apple M1 (compared to v9.1.1 on M1)!
Upgraded internal conversion tool
Much faster (on M1) and better super resolution, based on CoreML
New super resolution modes


Version 9.1.1 (April 20, 2021)
Added workaround for a bug in Rosetta on Apple M1, preventing proper function of the 'Rip and Convert' mode.


Version 9.1 (April 4, 2021)
Super-resolution is now multi-threaded: major speed increase
Added ~100 dvds to the internal database.


Version 9.0.2 (July 16, 2020)
Fixed packages downloading issue on 10.9.5
Fixed graphical interface bug when splitting a ripping action by chapter
Fixed super-resolution issue on very busy computers and older macOS versions



Version 9.0.1 (June 27, 2020)
Fixed a packaging issue causing problems with some serials and super resolution


Version 9.0 (June 26, 2020)
Added super resolution upscaling!
Added normal HD upscaling
Added blended HD upscaling
Added support for VP9 codec


Version 8.0.6 (March 12, 2020)
WARNING: Still not as battle-tested as 8.0.4, should be fine though.
Fixed a regression with local OCR introduced in v8.0.5


Version 8.0.5 (March 11, 2020)
WARNING: Important changes, do not apply update if stability is critical. A link has been added in the Help menu to download older versions, if needed. 10.9 is now required due to new rules imposed by Apple for notarization. MDRP is also now split into two packages, so that future updates are smaller (most of the data will be kept as is between versions).
Added option for default audio track in the Preferences


Version 8.0.4 (Decemebr 23, 2019)
Fixed disc detection bug on Catalina
Fixed permission error on Catalina (Make sure MDRP has access to external volumes)
Fixed auto-import bug in Calalina (Make sure MDRP has permission to do automation)


Version 8.0.3 (September 25, 2019)
Fixed bug with metadata
Fixed possible crash


Version 8.0.2 (April 3, 2019)
Updated two internal tools to 64 bits versions
Added preferences for auto-adding subtitles
Added unregister menu item


Version 8.0.1 (January 14, 2019)
Fixed a crash affecting some users
Fixed an issue with some pre-order serials
Fixed a GUI glitch
Fixed a bug when changing DVD
Fixed a few file naming issues. For 'Rip and Convert', be aware the metadata title overrides the volume title: the exported filename is shown and editable next to the 'Destination' button.


Version 8.0 (August 23, 2018)
Up to 32 subtitle tracks
Automatically includes all subtitles when converting
Export to .m4v/.mp4/.mkv
Upgraded local OCR
And most importantly, METADATA!


Version 7.2.1 (August 23, 2017)
Preloading of OCR subtitles to increase ripping speed.
Added ~30 dvds to the internal database.


Version 7.2 (June 20, 2017)
Some internal reworking.
Added ~50 dvds to the internal database.


Version 7.1.2 (February 7, 2018)
Added 'Copy' menu item (for easier destination path editing).
Added support for drag & dropping a source on the DVD icon of the main window.
Added a setting to slow down conversion for users who need it.
Added ~45 dvds to the internal database.


Version 7.1.1 (December 6, 2017)
Fixed bug with soft-subtitles when using the H.265 codec.
Added ~75 dvds to the internal database.


Version 7.1 (November 22, 2017)
Beta support for H.265 encoding: check the preferences to select it. Smaller file sizes, same quality. Native playback requires macOS High Sierra/iOS 11. For older macOS versions, please use VLC.


Version 7.0.5 (October 18, 2017)
Removed a pop-up in the Preferences that was released by mistake. It's not ready folks, but H.265 encoding is coming!


Version 7.0.4 (October 8, 2017)
Fixed a build issue in v7.0.3.


Version 7.0.3 (October 6, 2017)
Added keyboard shortcuts for starting the rip (Command-Enter).
Fixed typo resulting in some subtitles track not being selectable in v7.0.2.
Added ~25 dvds to the internal database.


Version 7.0.2 (September 14, 2017)
Added keyboard shortcuts for two menu items.
Fixed bug where incorrect audio/subtitles tracks could be displayed or converted for some DVDs.
Added ~70 dvds to the internal database.


Version 7.0.1 (July 19, 2017)
Fixed a bug with custom output names not being taken into account.
Added ~75 dvds to the internal database.


Version 7.0 (May 4, 2015)
Up to 8 audio tracks, 8 subtitle tracks
Per action file naming
Tools to split by chapter or queue all titles (see Edit menu)
Up to 999 ripping actions (yes, some users did reach the 99 limit!)


Version 6.1.3 (March 15, 2017)
Fixed an issue resulting in an incorrect frame rate for some DVDs when using 'Rip and Convert'.
Fixed a small issue with VoiceOver.
Added ~50 dvds to the internal database.


Version 6.1.2 (January 30, 2017)
More precise chapter markers for the 'Main movie only' ripping mode.
Added ~25 dvds to the internal database.


Version 6.1.1 (December 19, 2016)
Fixed the internal player when the source is a .dvdmedia file.
Fixed a bug preventing conversion of a few rares DVDs.
Added ~20 dvds to the internal database.


Version 6.1 (November 18, 2016)
Beta support for closed captions (CC), if present, when no other subtitles are available.
Fixed a regression affecting 2 DVDs.
Added ~25 dvds to the internal database.


Version 6.0.7 (October 2, 2016)
Fixed a bug affecting a rare DVD.
Added ~35 dvds to the internal database.
Added option to change the Destination for all actions.


Version 6.0.6 (August 16, 2016)
Reduced memory usage.
Added ~45 dvds to the internal database.


Version 6.0.5 (June 15, 2016)
Fixed a memory corruption bug in the 'Rip and Convert' mode that could result in unexpected behaviors for some DVDs.
Added ~25 dvds to the internal database


Version 6.0.4 (May 26, 2016)
Fixed an issue that could prevent the 'Full disc image' ripping mode from finishing with some rare DVDs.
Fixed a bug regarding muting in the built-in player.
Added ~40 dvds to the internal database.


Version 6.0.3 (April 17, 2016)
Fixed a Gatekeeper issue affecting some users.
Fixed a bug in the Sparkle framework.
Added ~80 dvds to the internal database.


Version 6.0.2 (February 4, 2016)
Fixed a bug regarding chapters selection when ripping from a VIDEO_TS/.dvdmedia file.
Registration online help.


Version 6.0.1 (January 12, 2015)
Fixed a bug that prevented 'Select With Player' from properly configuring the audio & subtitle tracks.
Better message when the destination path is invalid.
Fixed two bugs when scanning some rare DVDs.


Version 6.0 (December 15, 2015)
Up to 99 ripping actions
Chapters start/end for 'Rip and Convert' and 'Main movie only'
Automatic selection of episodes


Version 5.0.8 (November 24, 2015)
Better fix for DVD detection affecting some users on El Capitan.


Version 5.0.7 (November 14, 2015)
Fix for detection/ejection affecting some users on El Capitan.
Added ~100 dvds to the internal database.


Version 5.0.6 (August 25, 2015)
Added Spanish localization.
Added ~70 dvds to the internal database.


Version 5.0.5 (May 27, 2015)
Fixed a bug when using 'Main movie only' with some rare DVDs.
Added ~50 dvds to the internal database.


Version 5.0.4 (March 23, 2015)
Fixed a bug resulting in an incorrect aspect ratio for some DVDs when using 'Rip and Convert'.
Added ~100 dvds to the internal database.


Version 5.0.3 (January 5, 2015)
Fixed bug introduced in v5.0.2 for the Italian localization.
Fixed a bug when using 'Select With Player' for subtitle/audio track selection.
Added ~20 dvds to the internal database.


Version 5.0.2 (December 23, 2014)
Fixed several issues with subtitles selection.
Added ~60 dvds to the internal database.


Version 5.0.1 (September 29, 2014)
Fixed an issue which resulted in missing subtitles
Fixed a bug that prevented converting some titles
Fixed an issue with incorrect audio track selection for some DVDs


Version 5.0 (September 1st, 2014)
Soft-subtitles (that can now be turned on and off).
Incorporate up to two subtitles tracks in Rip and Convert mode.
Convert previously ripped DVDs (even if you did not use 'Full disc image').
Burn main movie-only rips.


Version 4.1.9 (June 15, 2014)
Fixed a bug preventing scanning of some DVDs
Added ~150 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.1.8 (May 1, 2014)
Added ~100 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.1.7 (March 27, 2014)
Fix for Frozen


Version 4.1.6 (February 13, 2014)
Fixed a bug preventing 'Rip and Convert' rips on a few DVDs


Version 4.1.5 (January 28, 2014)
Fixed a bug preventing 'Main movie only' rips for some rare DVDs
Added ~100 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.1.4 (December 13, 2013)
Fix for Planes.


Version 4.1.3 (December 5, 2013)
Added ~60 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.1.2 (October 24, 2013)
Fixed a bug on Mavericks where converting was very slow
Added ~50 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.1.1 (September 19, 2013)
Added ~55 dvds to the internal database.
Italian localization fix


Version 4.1 (August 14, 2013)
Added option to select the source DVD volume for users with multiple DVD drives (see the Mac DVDRipper Pro menu)
Added ~60 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.0.8 (July 17, 2013)
Fixed a bug where auto-start would not cancel when clicking 'Select With Player'
Fixed an issue converting certain DVDs
Added ~120 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.0.7 (May 11, 2013)
Fixed a rare bug affecting some DVDs in the Rip and Convert mode


Version 4.0.6 (April 30, 2013)
Fixed a bug where ejecting would fail
Fixed an issue converting certain DVDs
Added ~50 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.0.5 (March 20, 2013)
Faster rip and convert for some DVD drives
Added ~150 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.0.4 (February 21, 2013)
Improved support for Voice Over
Added ~130 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.0.3 (January 10, 2012)
'Disable preview' now also applies during scanning
A new action will copy all settings from the previous one
Fixed an issue where some titles would not convert correctly
Added ~150 dvds to the internal database.


Version 4.0.2 (December 3, 2012)
Fixed an issue with forced subtitle tracks
Fixed a rare bug preventing the app from launching
Fixed the progress bar on the dock icon for 10.7+
Fix for some rares DVDs which were not properly detected


Version 4.0.1 (November 7, 2012)
Fixed an issue where the audio and subtitle popups could contain incorrect information
Corrected a graphical glitch in the user interface affecting some users
Fixed a bug when using the last test rip with multiple actions
Fixed Italian translation


Version 4.0 (November 5, 2012)
Batch ripping support (queuing multiple ripping actions).
New, better user interface (and Retina-ready too!).
Incorporate up to two audio tracks in Rip and Convert mode.
Ability to pause rips.


Version 3.4.2 (October 18, 2012)
German and Italian localization fixes
Added ~50 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.4.1 (September 21, 2012)

Added higher quality preset
Option to prevent sleep while ripping
Added ~130 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.4 (August 17, 2012)

Added Japanese QuickStart
Fixed a small memory leak
Added preference for auto-import into iTunes
Added ~100 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.3.1 (July 19, 2012)

Fixed a rare crash
Added German localization
Fixed Italian localization
Added ~90 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.3 (June 24, 2012)

Support for re-ripping from a 'Full disc image' rip
New ripping mode to re-mount a dvd unencrypted, similar to Fairmount (beta)
Added ~60 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.2.1 (June 8, 2012)

Anonymous statistics are now an explicit opt-in
Fixed cursor color for DVD title
Added ~120 dvds to the internal database.
Fixed an error message when ejecting a network share while ripping


Version 3.2 (May 10, 2012)

MDRP will now offer to move itself into the Applications folder
Support for forced subtitles
Added ~180 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.1.2 (March 29, 2012)

The 'Suppport old devices' checkboxes was not correctly taken into account, it is now fixed.
Fixed a glitch in the progress bar for some DVDs when using 'Main movie only'.
Fixed a problem for some DVDs generating repeating video data when using 'Main movie only'.
Added ~200 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.1.1 (February 12, 2012)

Support for very old iDevices is now off by default, to increase quality. You can re-enable it in the preferences if you have such a device.
Fixed a bug where a few seconds might be cut at the end of a 'Main movie only' rip.
Fixed a problem with some external USB drives that would prevent full disc images from mounting.
Added ~150 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.1 (January 9, 2012)

Added chapter marks for the 'Rip and convert' mode
Added reduced file size preset in the Preferences for the 'Rip and convert' mode
Added ~300 dvds to the internal database.


Version 3.0.2 (November 24, 2011)

Added auto-deinterlacing for the 'Rip and convert' mode
Added an option in the preferences to create 64 bits m4v files. It is on by default, but if you stream to an Xbox or use very old iPods, you should turn it off as they don't support it.


Version 3.0.1 (November 15, 2011)

Fixed a bug for the 'Rip and convert' mode on 10.5.8
Added an option in the preferences to keep a copy of the audio track in AC3 for 'Rip and convert'


Version 3.0 (November 7, 2011)

This upgrade is free if you bought MDRP starting from August 2011. If you want to keep using v2.x while testing the new features, download the new version from the website rather than using the built-in update.

On the fly compression: export to iTunes!
This new mode rips to a file that can be played in most media players (iPhone, iPod, iPad, AppleTV, iTunes, QuickTime Player, VLC, etc)

Automatic selection of main movie for popular DVDs
Makes it easier to select the correct title for DVDs with dummy programs

Ability to preset the default audio and subtitle track for main movie only rips
That way you don't need to manually set the tracks when playing

Built-in database enabling faster ripping of popular DVDs
For these DVDs, this can save hours!


Version 2.2.3 (October 7, 2011)

Fixed a bug in the statistics reporting
Fixed a bug with a rare DVD


Version 2.2.2 (September 19, 2011)

Added Dutch translation
Fixed feedback issue in the built-in player


Version 2.2.1 (August 7, 2011)

Added disc identification fallback server


Version 2.2 (July 14, 2011)

Added Japanese localization
Support for Lion


Version 2.1.3 (Jun 14, 2011)

Fixed an issue with chapter markers in movie only mode
Fixed built-in player program information
Fixed a rare GUI glitch

The upgrade to v2.x from v1.x is free if you bought MDRP starting from August 2010. Otherwise you should have received an email with a link to purchase the upgrade at a reduced price.


Version 2.1.2 (May 10, 2011)

Fixed a bug in network communication
Fixed a progress bar glitch in 10.7

The upgrade to v2.x from v1.x is free if you bought MDRP starting from August 2010. Otherwise you should have received an email with a link to purchase the upgrade at a reduced price.


Version 2.1.1 (April 8, 2011)

More tolerant registration code entry
Fixed a crash in some rare circumstances

The upgrade to v2.x from v1.x is free if you bought MDRP starting from August 2010. Otherwise you should have received an email with a link to purchase the upgrade at a reduced price.


Version 2.1 (February 10, 2011)

Added ability to quickly choose which title to rip in movie only mode (especially useful for tv series)

The upgrade to v2.x from v1.x is free if you bought MDRP starting from August 2010. Otherwise you should have received an email with a link to purchase the upgrade at a reduced price.

Version 2.0.1 (January 7, 2011)

The technical window is now available again using a hidden setting (see FAQ)
Fixed repeated chunks in main movie only mode for certain DVDs


Major upgrade: Version 2.0 (November 29, 2010)

This upgrade is free if you bought MDRP starting from August 2010. Otherwise you should have received an email with a link to purchase the upgrade at a reduced price.

Main movie only extraction: skip the previews and extras and save space!

By keeping just the portion of the DVD you actually want, ripping is faster and playback is easier and simpler!

Faster and more reliable ripping

This new version features more advanced and efficient algorithms to deal with bad sectors. It also interacts directly to your DVD drive for faster ripping!

Revamped user interface

The new look is much cleaner, leaner and simpler to use.


Version 1.6.4 (November 3, 2010)

Fixed a bug which could cause a glitch in the audio stream


Version 1.6.3 (October 16, 2010)

More robust unlocking of DVDs
Detection of disc and region mismatch