VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper 2.1.6 — macOS

Blu-ray and DVD discs are still common, but playing them on a modern Mac often means digging out an external drive and hunting for software that actually works. VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper is one of those tools that gets the job done without fuss. It converts physical discs into digital files you can store, edit, or watch on other devices.

• Supports MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, MP3, and AAC output — covers most playback and editing needs.
• Includes trimming, rotating, cropping, watermark, filter, and effect tools for basic edits before ripping.
• Preserves original audio tracks and subtitles, so nothing gets lost in the conversion.
• Hardware acceleration for NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD hardware — speeds up encoding on supported Macs.
• Preset profiles for Apple, Samsung, and Sony devices, plus generic format options.
• Built for Intel Macs; runs on macOS 10.12 through 15.x. The developer also lists Apple Silicon support.

Beyond the basics, VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper fits into a typical macOS workflow in a few practical ways. Since it outputs standard formats like MP4 and MKV, you can drag finished files straight into iMovie or Final Cut Pro for further editing, or drop them into Plex, VLC, or Infuse for playback. The MOV option is handy if you prefer Apple-native containers for QuickTime or older Mac software. For audio-only needs, the MP3 and AAC presets let you extract soundtracks or commentary tracks without converting the video — useful if you’re building a music library from concert discs or ripping dialogue for reference.

Preview rips with macOS Quick Look before moving them

Because VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper outputs standard video files, you can use macOS Quick Look (select a file in Finder and press Space) to preview your rips before moving them into a media server or editing project. The app itself doesn’t integrate with iCloud or AirDrop directly, but once files are on your Mac, you can share them however you like — email, cloud upload, or local network transfer. If you keep your media organized in Photos, you can import MP4 or MOV files after ripping, provided they meet Photos’ format requirements.

The ripper also handles ISO files and BDMV/VIDEO_TS folders, which is useful if you’ve already archived your discs as disk images or folder structures. You can keep those archives on an external drive or NAS, then feed them into VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper when you need a specific format. That workflow saves you from re-inserting discs every time you want a different output.

Save space by keeping only the subtitle and audio tracks you need

• Subtitle and audio track selection — Before you start a rip, you can choose which subtitle streams and audio languages to include. If a disc has director’s commentary, you can keep only that track and skip the rest, saving file size.
• Preset profiles for device compatibility — Instead of guessing resolution and bitrate, the Apple, Samsung, and Sony presets set reasonable defaults for those devices. For an iPhone or iPad, the Apple preset keeps files playable without re-encoding later.
• Trim and crop without re-encoding first — The built-in editing tools let you cut out unwanted sections or remove black bars before the ripping process. That means one pass instead of ripping then editing separately.
• Language selection for the interface — The app is available in English, German, French, and Japanese, which can make a difference if you’re setting up a machine for someone else or prefer working in your native language.

Bypasses CSS, AACS, BD+, Cinavia, APS, and CPRM copy protection

Does it work with copy-protected discs?
Yes. VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper can remove CSS, AACS, BD+, Cinavia, APS, and CPRM protections from commercial discs. Keep in mind that ripping discs you don’t own may not be legal in your region; that’s your call.

It’s built for 64-bit Intel processors, but the developer also lists Apple Silicon support, so it should work on M1, M2, and M3 Macs under Rosetta 2 or natively. I’d suggest testing one disc first if you’re on an Apple Silicon machine, just to confirm performance with your hardware.

Do I need to install anything extra?
No. The app itself includes everything needed for decryption and encoding. You don’t need separate codec packs, VLC, or libdvdcss. Just mount the disk image, run the Gatekeeper bypass step in Terminal, and drag the app to Applications.

What about subtitles — can I burn them in?
The app preserves original subtitle tracks, but it doesn’t appear to offer a “burn in” option that hardcodes subtitles into the video. If you need subtitles embedded, you’d typically add them afterward with a tool like HandBrake or Subler.

Can I rip a disc to multiple formats at once?
Not from what I’ve seen. You choose one output format per job. If you need both MP4 and MKV of the same disc, you run the rip twice with different settings.

For anyone who keeps a collection of physical media and wants digital copies they can actually use, VideoByte BD-DVD Ripper covers the essentials without extra steps. It’s not flashy, but it does what it says on the box.

If you have a stack of discs you’d rather keep as files, this ripper is a straightforward way to do it.

• macOS OS X 10.10 or later
• Intel processor (Apple Silicon supported via Rosetta)