How to Convert DVD to H.264 Video on Mac OS X

"I am looking for some software that will allow me to convert my DVD collection to H.264 (MKV) files so I can stream them to my Popcorn hour. What do you guys recommend?" -- from U.K nixIT

What is H.264?

H.264 is the next-generation video compression technology in the MPEG-4 standard, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10. H.264 can match the best possible MPEG-2 quality at up to half the data rate. H.264 also delivers excellent video quality across the entire bandwidth spectrum — from 3G to HD and everything in between (from 40 Kbps to upwards of 10 Mbps).
Usually, H.264 files can be played through CNX Duo, Kathrein etc.

Want to convert DVD to H.264 videos on Mac?

As we known, H.264 provides powerful compression technology that delivers a superior video experience at a low bit rate. If you want to minimize the file size and get better ripped quality, you could choose this format. Its flexible bit stream control enables H.264 to deliver high-quality video to a variety of devices ranging from low-powered cell phones to high-powered Blu-ray devices. In a word, H.264 is suited to any platform-handheld to high def.so if you want to play the DVD movies on Popcorn hour ,rip DVD to H.264 is the best resolution .today, let we have a look at how to convert DVD to H.264 on Mac OS.

What we need to convert DVD to H.264 on Mac

• A Mac computer
• A Video DVD disc
• A Mac DVD Ripper Program like Daniusoft DVD Ripper for Mac

Note: If you are a Windows user and want to convert DVD to H.264, please refer to DVD Ripper for Windows.

Below is the step by step guide on how to convert DVD to H.264 on Mac

Download and install DVD Ripping software Mac

Free Download Daniusoft DVD Ripper for Mac

Download this Mac DVD to H.264 Converter and running it, and then load the DVD movie from your Mac or DVD Driver.

Select Output Setting

Select H.264 from the output format list in "Format" drop-down list. And the output directory to save the converted files in "Output" drop-down list. You can also adjust other settings such as video quality, audio track, Bitrates, aspect ratio, brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.

Convert DVD to H.264 on Mac

When the settings are done, click the button to start Mac DVD to H.264 conversion. And then the program will automatically start to convert DVD to H.264 file on Mac OS X, that's all. When the conversion is finished, you can click "Open" to locate the file in your hard drive.

With this DVD to H.264 Converter Mac's cute and easy-to-use interface, you will have a good mood when you are at work. You can also convert only the outstanding part of the DVD to H.264or another popular format.

Sounds Good?

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