Other Linux distributions might work in a similar fashion – I’ll be the first one to admit that I’m not a Linux expert. Line 5: Install additional tools and codecs.Line 4: Get additional tools and codecs ( libdvdcss included).Line 1: Add the HandBrake repository to APT.Sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh Sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras Sudo add-apt-repository ppa:stebbins/handbrake-releases Most Linux distributions, like Ubuntu, come with some sorts of package management tool, where APT is probably one of the most popular ones. To install HandBrake for Ubuntu (11+) open a shell and type:

When using HandBrake, we have all we need in one application, for proper working though we need a few extras, libdvdcss being one of them (to decrypt a DVD).

Drink a cup of coffee and eat a cookie – a.k.a.

Click preferred “Preset” – possibly fine tune settings.

Open the “Source” in HandBrake (the DVD).Reasons you’ll love HandBrake: Convert video from nearly any format Free and Open Source Multi-Platform (Windows, Mac and Linux) Download HandBrake 1.6.

Install codecs and libdvdcss (see below). HandBrake is a open-source tool, built by volunteers, for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs.For those that are impatient and more experienced, you can follow the following steps quickly.įor beginners I recommend to continue reading the following paragraphs which explain a little bit more about what’s happening.

Handbrake dvd to mp4