Friday, February 27, 2015

How to Rip Blu-ray ISO Files on 12-inch MacBook Air

Do you madly cling to copy Blu-ray ISO on 12-inch MacBook Air? Well, never mind, this tutorial gives you tips and tricks to create a BD ISO copy and rip them to MacBook Air for watching.

An ISO image is an archive file of an optical disc, which could keep the original Blu-ray movie quality to the greatest extent and avoid disc damage, so many people choose to backup Blu-ray discs as BD ISO image file. Do you want to know how to watch your collected Blu-ray ISO movies on 12-inch MacBook Air any time any where you want? Just follow the below detailed tutorial to realize.

Rip Blu-ray ISO Files on 12-inch MacBook Air

First, what you need is a kind of third-party software named Pavtube BDMagic for Mac which is professional yet easy-to-use Blu-ray to MacBook Air copy and ripper program that is highly acclaimed among massive Mac users. (Read reviews)

Without losing any quality, just need four steps, it is not only possible to convert Blu-ray ISO to 12-inch MacBook Air supported video format, but also able to realize a fast Blu-ray ISO conversion to MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac, Mac, etc. with this top Mac Blu-ray Converter. What's more, you can also convert Blu-ray ISO to MOV, MP4, FLV, AVI, MPEG, iTunes, etc of no scruples, regardless of copy protections put on Blu-rays.
   
Converting Blu-ray ISO for playback with 12-inch MacBook Air

Step 1. Get Top Blu-ray ISO to MacBook Air Converter and Load Blu-ray ISO image file.

Download, install and launch Pavtube BDMagic for Mac on your PC. Click the "Load IFO/ISO" button to import your source Blu-ray ISO image file.



Step 2. Choose audio track and subtitles for output.

On Mac Blu-ray ISO Ripper main UI, set your wanted subtitles and audio track from the drop-down box of "Subtitles" and "Audio" tab.

Step 3. Select 12-inch MacBook Air suitable profile and adjust profile presets (optional).

Pavtube BDMagic for Mac offers users dozens of profiles under "Format" menu so you would always get an optimized profile for your portable device.

In order to convert Blu-ray ISO to the 12-inch MacBook Air with 1080p quality, you are suggested to choose "HD Video > H.264 HD Video(*.mp4)" format for output.


 
Step 4. Start ripping Blu-ray ISO to 12-inch MacBook Air.

Now you are ready to hit the "Convert" icon to start ripping. After it completes, click the "Open" button on program interface to locate the created MP4 file, and transfer the converted Blu-ray ISO image file to your new Retina MacBook Air.

Now, Let’s enjoy our Blu-ray ISO images on the 12-inch MacBook Air for smoothly playback. Have fun! If you're a DVD collector, you can also rip DVD to 12-inch MacBook Air with this Mac Blu-ray Ripper.

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Sunday, February 22, 2015

MP4 to iMovie - How to import MP4 into iMovie on Mac

This guide will show you how to ingest mp4 movies and edit them in iMovie 8/9/11 quickly and easily on Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

iMovie is the fastest and easiest way to turn home movies into dazzling Hollywood-style hits. It is a video editing software sold by Apple Inc., and a part of iLife suite of Macintosh applications. It allows users to edit their own family movie. When iMovie firstly appear it is popular with simplification, and most of the work is finished by simple clicking and dragging.

import MP4 into iMovie on Mac

Technically, iMovie does import MP4 video. However, iMovie only import MP4 files that are encoded with MPEG4/AAC or H.264/AAC data. And yet, MP4 is a video container format that may contain various audio and video codec (and sometimes even subtitle streams included). If the MP4 file is not encoded with iMovie support codec, iMovie will refuse to import this kind of MP4 video.

Therefore, you can firstly convert MP4 to iMovie supported video formats to make it easy for you to import MP4 files into iMovie. iMovie is not so that picky on formats but it prefers AIC(Advanced Intermediate codec) in editing. Is there any quick and easy way to do this?

Pavtube MP4 to imovie Converter can give you easy but effective solution for importing MP4 footages into iMovie for editing on Mac (including Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite) as an alternative to MediaCoder. With the assistance of the MP4 to iMovie Converter, you can effortlessly transcode MP4 file to iMovie acceptable AIC .mov. Then, what you need is just to import the converted file into iMovie for editing. Just follow the steps below to transcode MP4 to AIC for importing to imovie for editing on Yosemite.

Preparation:
1. Install and launch Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac. You can directly drag and drop mp4 video files to this software.

MP4 to imovie Converter

2. Click Format bar to choose the output format. Click and choose iMovie and Final Cut Express>Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov).



3.You can click "Settings" to customize the output parameters, adjust the resolution, bitrate as you want.



4. Click the "Convert" button to start transcoding MP4 to AIC .MOV videos to be compatible with iMovie.

After the MP4 to Prores conversion finished, you can easily import video files and projects into iMovie for further editing without any trouble. Congratulations! You have successfully taken the first step to make your own masterpiece.

With this MP4 to AIC Converter, you can easily change MP4 files to iMovie for editing. This software runs fast, so you can convert your MP4 video to iMovie in less time. video and audio synchronization are perfectly guaranteed.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2015) Movie Review

February brings some major stuff to look forward to. Read on to get info about the hottest new movie release hitting theaters in February this week- "Hot Tub Time Machine 2".

Outside of American Sniper, January was a fairly quiet month for new releases, with only a few films actually finding success with moviegoers and at the box office. As we enter February, though, there are no shortage of potentially exciting films for you to see.

new movie release in February this week 

Hot News: 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2' Gets Crazy in New Full Theatrical Trailer 

In Movie Theaters: Friday, February 20, 2015   
Director:                 Steve Pink
Cast:                              Rob Corddry . . . Lou
More cast:               Clark Duke . . . Jacob
                                        Craig Robinson . . . Nick
                                        Chevy Chase . . . Repairman
                                        Adam Scott
                                        Gillian Jacobs
Storyline:

When Lou (Rob Corddry) finds himself in trouble, Nick (Craig Robinson) and Jacob (Clark Duke) fire up the hot tub time machine in an attempt to get back to the past. But they inadvertently land in the future with Adam Jr. (Adam Scott). Now they have to alter the future in order to save the past... which is really the present, in the sequel from the same team that brought you the original cult hit.
Hot Tub Time Machine 2

"It looks liking picking dicks out of a tree." Even though we don't get to see Hot Tub Time Machine 2 on Christmas Day this year, as was originally planned, the film still arrives in February of 2015, so some time traveling fun isn't too far away. And thus, we have a new green band trailer from across the pond showing just how crazy the adventures get this time. It rehashes some of what we've already seen in the red band trailer from over the summer, but there's also some new stuff, like a montage of some quick, but unseen time traveling experiences for Adam Scott, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and Clark Duke. Watch!

Here's the UK green band trailer for Steve Pink's Hot Tub Time Machine 2 from YouTube:

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Can I watch VOB collections on Surface (Pro) 2 on the go?

This article guides you through how to convert and play VOB movie files on Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 tablet by solving Surface (Pro) 2 playback issues.
 
What is VOB file?

VOB is the Video Object file that allows you to contain audio and video files along with menu and subtitles in DVD-Video media. Whereas MP4 format helps you to enjoy the same videos or audio files in your mobile phone along with certain other devices.

watch VOB collections on Surface (Pro) 2

Many of you may choose to backup rented DVD movies to VOB files for preservation. It would be so great to own a large VOB collection and watch movies in VOB on your computer. However, have you ever thought using tablet like Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 to playback these VOB files? It could be much convenient to enjoy your collections on the go.

According to the official data from Microsoft, Surface 2 natively supports MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, MEPG-2, VC-1, WMV 9 video format and codec; while HD files in WMV 7/8, XviD, DivX, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MTS, MOV, VOB, MKV codec or formats are widely supported by Surface Pro 2. Obviously, VOB is not a Surface-friendly format and the only way is to transcode the VOB files to a format that Surface (Pro) 2 appreciates.

But it’s not a big deal; after widely searching and multiple testing, we found a tool named Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate, or you can name it a VOB to Surface Converter. It’s capable of converting your DVD VOB files to best MP4 files for playback on Surface 2, Surface Pro 2.

FYI: You can reach the Mac version here: VOB to Surface Converter for Mac.

Download a free version here and follow the guide below:

Guide: How to convert VOB files to best MP4 for Surface 2, Surface Pro 2?

Step 1. Run this VOB to Surface Converter and load videos.

Drag-and-drop your VOB files to it directly. Or you can click “Add videos” to load VOB videos.



Step 2. Choose format.

Hit the drop-down list besides “Format” and choose “Windows>Microsoft Surface Windows RT/Pro H.264 Video (*.mp4)”, it’s the best file format to watch on Surface 2, Surface Pro 2.



Step 3. Edit source video or adjust target video settings (Optional)

Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate provides basic editing functions before conversion; you can enter the video editing window by hitting the pencil-like “Edit” icon on the top to free trim, crop, add watermark, edit audio and addsubtitles.

Moreover, if you are not satisfied with the default output video specs, click the “Settings” beside “Format” bar to enter Profiles Settings interface. Hit to adjust target video size, bitrate, frame rate and other settings here. Usually the higher bitrate you choose; the larger file size and better video quality it will be.

Step 4. Start conversion.

Now back to the main interface and hit the big red “Convert” to start conversion. The conversion speed is related with your computer configuration, file size/codec/bitrate settings, other programs that running simultaneously, etc.

After the conversion, you can click “Open” or “Open output folder” to quick locate converted video for transferring to Surface 2 or Surface Pro 2 for playback.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Put iTunes Videos to Sony PlayStation 4 for Playback Effortlessly

If you want to put iTunes M4V movies to Sony PlayStation 4 for playing, Pavtube iTunes M4V to PS4 Converter is the best choice for you.

It is clear that Sony PlayStation 4 is one of the best video game consoles in the world as well as the Microsoft Xbox One. But the PlayStation 4 is not only a top video game console, it is also a powerful home media center for share photos, music and videos to HD TV for playing and sharing.

Put iTunes Videos to Sony PlayStation 4

Movies or TV Shows you purchased in iTunes can not be played in Sony PlayStation 4, or anywhere else outside of iTunes, Apple TV & iOS devices because of DRM protection. And to use iTunes files, for example video files, on your PS4 for further entertainment, the only way to break the limit is to remove the DRM from those movies and convert M4V to a format that the Sony PlayStation 4 will accept.

Here we recommend you try Pavtube ChewTune which comes as the best iTunes M4V to PS4 Converter which can convert iTunes M4V to various video formats for playing on plenty of devices including PS4 so that your PlayStation 4 can work with movies or television shows purchased or rented from the iTunes Store like iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV does. 

The following is a detailed tutorial about how to convert purchased or rented iTunes movies or TV shows to PS4 for watching.

Free download ChewTune:

(Download the DMG file for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard)

How to Remove DRM-protection from iTunes movie to PS4?

Step 1. Run Pavtube ChewTune, drag and drop the source iTunes video and music from local computer to ChewTune. Or hit the “Add Video” button to import your iTunes DRM contents.

DRM Removal

Step 2. From “Format” drop-down list, choose “Common Video > H.264 Video(*.mp4)” as the output format.

MP4 video format

Step 3. If you like, you can enter “Settings” option to adjust profile parameters, such as video codec, bitrate, frame rate, size, etc to get better video and audio quality on PS4.

Step 4. Click the big “Convert” button on software main UI to start iTunes videos and music to PS4 conversion. This converter will activate your media player automatically and start to play this video. The player windows cannot be removed or closed.

After the conversion, click "Open output folder" to quick locate the converted video and copy movies to mobile HDD and connect it to the PS4 from PC/Mac. Now you are ready to watch DRM-free videos from iTune store on Sony PlayStation 4 with high video quality.

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Monday, February 9, 2015

Stream and Play Blu-ray on Panasonic Viera Smart TVs

Let us stream Blu-ray videos to Panasonic Viera Smart TVs for watching to get an excellent visual enjoyment! Wonder How? Read this article and you will know all.

Can Bought/Rented Blu-ray Movies Play on Panasonic Viera TV?

We can get better visual enjoyment if we watch high-definition video on HDTV like watching the new released Blu-ray movies on Panasonic Viera Smart TVs. However, most disc lovers may find that when they copy Bought/Rented Blu-ray discs to USB flash drive and try to play them on Panasonic Viera TVs via USB, it fails. If you are one of them and still looking for solutions, here is a tutorial you cannot miss.

Soltuion to solve this annoying Blu-ray on Panasonic Viera TV playback issues 

Surely, it's not necessary to purposely buy a Blu-ray Player just for watching Blu-rays on your Panasonic Viera TV; as long as you have an external Blu-ray drive, we can make all this happen. We can derive from the official website of Panasonic Viera TV that it only supports playing MP4 videos from USB. Therefore, Blu-ray videos can be played on Panasonic Viera TV without bug if they can be converted to videos of MP4 format.

Based on this conception and years of research, Pavtube finally works out the program called BDMagic working to rip and convert Blu-ray to a Panasonic Viera TV supported video format first.

Among various Blu-ray ripping tools, Pavtube BDMagic is rating in the first place. It is easy to use and helps you fast rip and convert (3D)Blu-ray, DVD to a Panasonic Viera TV playable format MP4, MKV with perfect audio and video sync keeping HD quality. Besides, this Blu-ray converter and rip BD, DVD, ISO to a wide range of formats, like WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, even H.265 MP4 and the list goes on. Apart from that, it also provides a large variety of output formats that compatible with iPad Air 2, iPhone 6 Plus, PS3, Samsung Galaxy, Window 8.1/8 tablet, Xbox and more. Mac version is here. Download the program and start conversion.

Here is the step-by-step guide on ripping, converting Blu-ray to Panasonic Viera TV

Step 1: Load Blu-ray movies

Insert your Blu-ray disc into your BD drive, run the Blu-ray Ripper for Viera TV and click “BD/DVD disc” icon to load movies.

Blu-ray Ripper for Viera TV

Step 2: Choose output format

Click the “Format” option, and choose MP4, MKV from Common Video profile list. If you want to keep 1080p resolution as source movie, you can choose HD Video > H.264 HD Video(*.mp4) for streaming to Panasonic Viera TV.


best format for streaming to Panasonic Viera TV

Step 3: Advanced video/audio settings

Click the Settings icon to set the correct video, audio codecs.

Step 4: Start Blu-ray to Viera TV ripping

Click the "Convert" button under the preview window, and the Blu-ray ripper will start the conversion from Blu-ray to MP4/MKV for Panasonic Viera TV immediately.

When the conversion ends, you will be able to get the result video via tapping the Open button in the main interface. Afterwards, you can stream/transfer Blu-ray rips onto Panasonic Viera TV for smooth playback via USB without any incompatible problem.

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Friday, February 6, 2015

Solution for viewing Blu-ray ISO on Google Nexus 5

This article is mainly talking about how to put and play Blu-ray ISO movies on Google Nexus 5 by ripping BD ISO to Nexus 5 supported format.

"I have several Blu-ray ISO image files which are not compatible with my new Google Nexus 5. I want convert them to Nexus 5 friendly format. What's the best Blu-ray Ripper to convert Blu-rays SO files to playon Nexus 5? Any suggestion?"
viewing Blu-ray ISO on Google Nexus 5

With 5'' display and a superb 1080 x 1920 resolution, it would make you a very great viewing experience on Neuxs 5. (Google Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S) With so perfect configuration, are you prepare to watch Blu-ray ISO movies on it? Here is a simple tutorial for you, guaranteed to get your Blu-ray ISO movies onto Nexus 5 while keeping original high quality.

To enjoy Blu-ray ISO movies on your new Google Nexus 5, you need to use a third party BD ISO to Nexus 5 Converter to rip Blu-ray ISO to a format that is well compatible with your Nexus device. Pavtube BD ISO Ripper is highly recommended to do this job. (Read Top Blu-ray Ripping Programs review)

It features optimized format preset for Google Nexus 5, and takes simple steps to finish Blu-ray ISO to Nexus video ripping. You load a Blu-ray ISO disc into the program, choose a format as target for Google Nexus 5, and click “Convert” to start, Pavtube software will take care of the rest. (Learn Pavtube Products Comparison)

Step 1: Install the best Blu-ray ISO to Nexus 5 Converter

First of all, you need download and install a free copy of the best Blu-ray ISO Ripper to Nexus 5 on your computer. It is a 100% clear software and allows you to access all the functions. For Mac users, get Blu-ray ISO to Nexus 5 Ripper for Mac.

Step 2: Load Blu-ray ISO movies

Run the best Blu-ray ISO to Nexus 5 Converter; Click the "Load IFO/ISO" button to import your source Blu-ray ISO image file. Blu-ray and DVD are also supported.

Blu-ray ISO to Nexus 5 Converter

Step 3: Select output format for Google Nexus 5

You need set format for Blu-ray ISO to Google Nexus 5 conversion. Just click the “ Format”,find “Android” category and select a desired format for Nexus 5; Justchoose one profile under “Android” category as output format, such as Google Nexus 7 H.264 Video(*.mp4)

desired format for Nexus 5

Or you can choose a profile for general Android devices which is compatible withGoogle/LG Nexus 5 as well.

Step 4: Set customized settings

The Blu-ray ISO Converter for Nexus 5 allows users to customize profile presetsby clicking “Setting” button. You can adjust audio and video parameters tooptimize the output file quality, including video and audio codec, bitrate, framerate, display resolution, audio channel, etc.

Step 5: Rip Blu-ray ISO to Google Nexus 5

Hit the big “Convert” button to start ripping Blu-ray ISO movies to Google Nexus 5compatible file format. When the BD ripping task completes, click the “Open”button to get the final output files and transfer to your tablet.

Now you areready to watch Blu-ray ISO movies on Google Nexus 5 with 1080p resolution smoothly.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Rip Blu-ray/DVD movie collection of my family to MP4, MKV, AVI, DIVX, XVID on Mac

The article show you how to effortlessly digitize or rip Blu-ray/DVD movie collection of my family to MP4, MKV, AVI, DIVX, XVID on Mac for playing anywhere you like.

If you have a lot of Blu-ray and DVD videos, especially some movie collection of family, you can choose to convert them to digital formats for viewing on Mac and portable media players like iPad, iPhone. It is a smart way to reduce the need for physical copies and speed up the process of selecting a title. So nice, isn't it?

Rip Blu-ray/DVD movie collection of my family to MP4, MKV, AVI, DIVX, XVID on Mac

In this article, we'll show you how to effortlessly convert family movie collection to .MP4, .MKV, .AVI, .DIVX, .XVID videos on Mac for playing anywhere you want.

Step 1: What you will need:

a. You will need a BD/DVD drive
b. You need Blu-ray & DVD ripping & conversion/compression software.

Here Pavtube BDMagic for Mac is the most ideal choice to help you finish your Blu-ray/DVD digital conversion bypassing disc copy protection. I've tested the product with success. (Read Best Blu-ray Ripper for Mac Programs Review)

With it, you can convert Blu-ray/DVD to almost all regular video formats like MP4, MOV, MKV, FLV, WMV, AVI, etc. and even extract MP3, WMA, FLAC, OGG, etc. audio from Blu-ray/DVD. Plus, it offers optimized format preset for kinds of portable devices like iPhone, iPad, PS3, Samsung, Asus, etc to let you get videos with the best settings to fit your device. Furthermore, it allows you to copy your BD/DVD to hard drive with original structure or main movie only. Best of all, the built-in editor allows you to get the exact part and effect you want. Windows version is here. Have the program installed, grab your family movie collection and get ready to digitize.

Step 2: Ripping and converting your Blu-ray/DVD family movie collection

First, add Blu-ray DVD movies

Launch the best software to convert family movie collection. Then click the Disc button to load Blu-ray/DVD files to the program.


DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for Mac Yosemite

Secondly, choose output format

Click the "Format" drop down list to select MP4, MKV, AVI, etc format from "Common Video" as you want. Since this Blu-ray ripper provides optimal profiles for kinds of media devices, you can also select a proper format that best meets your needs.


mp4 video format

And by clicking Edit, you can trim, crop videos, adjust video effects, add watermarks, insert subtitles etc.

Finally, start Blu-ray/DVD conversion on Mac

The last step is to click Convert icon to rip family movie collection to .MP4, .MKV, .AVI, .DIVX, .XVID on Mac. When the conversion finishes, click Open to get the ripped videos.Well, that's it!

Now you have the ability to turn your entire family movie collection into digital formats that can be played with iPad, iPhone, VLC, etc without any hassles. Easy work on your new Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks and 10.10 Yosemite!

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Get the Best DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for MacOS Sierra Yosemite Alternative

DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for MacOS Sierra doesn't work on Yosemite? With the DVDFab alternative program, you can easily rip Blu-rays on Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10 as you like.

Due to the increasing demands of Blu-ray movie enjoyment on tablets or smartphones, also comes the demand for an easy-to-use Blu-ray ripping tool. DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for MacOS Sierra is one of the best choices which is able to rip any 2D Blu-rays and 3D Blu-rays to various 2D and 3D videos, in specific video formats for playback on specific display devices.


DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for Mac Yosemite Alternative

However, it is lacking of DVD ripping feature. The interface is not very intuitive and costs more than its alternatives. And some users found when upgraded to OS 10.10 and try to launch DVDFab, they only got an error "Not Compatible".

So what if you want to rip Blu-rays on Yosemite? In fact, there are many alternatives to DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for MacOS Sierra out there that allow you to make copies of your Blu-rays/DVDs and let you watch them the way you want to view them. Well, the best one we can recommend is Pavtube BDMagic for Mac/ByteCopy for Mac, which is fully compatible with MacOS Sierra.

It is an all-in-one Blu-ray Ripper, DVD Ripper, editor and copier. Let's have a look at what this excellent replacement of DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for Mac can do for you:
  • A user-friendly interface
  • Support latest Blu-ray and DVD discs
  • Supports numerous output file format like MP4, MOV, M4V, MP4, WMV, AVI, MPG, FLV, MKV, etc for different use
  • Support Full Disc Copy and Directly Copy main movie from BDs/DVDs
  • Customize your movies by trimming, cropping, adding watermarks and subtitles with built-in editing functions.
  • Easily preview Blu-ray/DVD videos in any format with built-in video player
What's more, ByteCopy for MacOS Sierra is also  a professional yet easy-to-use Multi-track BD/DVD ripping software application which can copy Blu-ray/DVD to multi-track MKV without quality loss. For DVD users, you can also find a DVDFab DVD Ripper for Mac Alternative.

How to use DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for MacOS Sierra Alternative to Rip Blu-ray movies on Yosemite

Step 1. Load Blu-ray movie files

Insert your Blu-ray disc into Blu-ray drive. Launch the top alternative to DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for MacOS Sierra Yosemite and click "Disc" button to import the Blu-ray movies.

DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for Mac Yosemite

Step 2. Choose output format

Clicking the Format bar, here you can select MOV, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MKV, WMV... from the Common Video profile list as the target format. Or you can choose a preset for you device like iPad.

mp4 video format

Tip: You can also check the "Settings" box , and set video codec, video size, Bitrate, frame rate to get a decent video you want.

Step 3. Start the conversion

When all settings are done, what you need to do now is to click the big Convert button and the DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper (3D Plus) for Mac alternative program will begin ripping Blu-rays in Mac Yosemite 10.10 immediately.

Once the conversion finished, you can click "Open" to locate the Blu-ray rips. Then, you can play or share Blu-ray movies on Yosemite or iPhone, iPad, etc devices at ease with high quality.

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