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VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper Review – The Most User-Friendly Way To Rip Your DVD & Blu-Ray Discs

By Novak Bozovic / July 18, 2018

We have a wide selection of tools for ripping DVD and Blu-Ray discs at our disposal. However, only a few are capable enough to be your go-to tool. The main differentiator between these is their ease of use and performance. After all, you want a tool that can convert your DVD into a high-quality video file without taking hours to complete. This is precisely what we’ll be looking at today, so welcome to our review of VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper.

Before we dive deeper into all kinds of specifics, let’s take a look at the basic information about VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper.

Overview
Product Name VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper
Supported Platforms Windows, MacOS.
Unique Features Converts to 4K UHD and HEVC files; Stellar performance; Advanced filters, effects, and optimization tools; Numerous preloaded conversion profiles.
Price $39.95 (free trial available).
Visit VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper

Now that you know the basics about this interesting piece of software, we’ll take a look at its biggest benefits and drawbacks. So, the following table should come in handy if you’re comparing this tool to other options present on the market.

Final Verdict
Pros Very easy to use; Great for inexperienced users; Numerous conversion profiles; Advanced video editing; Conversion to a 3D movie format.
Cons Could benefit from a more refined support system.
Final Verdict In case you need a simple yet highly powerful video conversion system, VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper should be your pick. Plenty of interesting features await.
Our Score 9.2/10.

In case you like what this DVD ripper offers so far, keep on reading to discover the specifics. Let’s dive deep into our VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper review.

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper Review – Specifics

Just like with other product reviews on TechNadu, we will start with the basics. You will get to learn how easy it is to install this application, what kinds of features to expect, as well as what are its capabilities. Our goal is to tell you if VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper is worth its price tag, so make sure to read this article carefully.

Before we start, we’d like to say that we’ve tested the 1.0.8 version of VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper on a Windows 10 PC. Since its performance depends on how powerful your CPU and GPU units are, we need to inform you that our PC (used for testing) is powered by Intel Core i7-8700K and it uses Nvidia GeForce 1070Ti for its GPU needs.

Platform Compatibility

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper UI

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper is available for Windows and Mac computers – offering pretty much the same app across these platforms (in terms of its UI and available tools). Our Score: 10/10.

No matter if you have a Windows PC or perhaps one of Mac computers, VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper offers the same user experience across both of these platforms. The biggest difference is between GPU units, where Windows PCs offer plenty of GPU processing power while Macs are powered by discrete graphics or dedicated AMD units. In general, the more powerful computer you have – the faster the conversion rate is going to be.

It’s also worth noting that updates containing bug fixes and refinements are being published for Windows and MacOS at the same time. There aren’t overly frequent updates, which is not a bad thing considering that the current state of this tool is quite polished.

Installation Process

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper Installation

You can install VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper in a matter of minutes. The application isn’t trying to offer special ‘deals’ or any kind of bloatware. Our Score: 10/10.

To get started, you need open the official site of VideoSolo. The operating system of your computer should be automatically recognized, so you can jump to downloading the required file straight away. Click on the prominent ‘Download’ button and you’ll be on your way. The installation file is around 37MB big, which means it shouldn’t take too much time to be downloaded. The installation file for MacOS (dmg file) is around 49MB in size.

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper Installation Process

Once you have the file on your Desktop, double-click on it. You need to go through a few installation steps (nothing extraordinary or unusual here) and that’s pretty much it. Once installed, run the application by double-clicking on its icon.

User Interface

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - User Interface

Comparable software options tend to oversimplify things. VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper is easy to use, yet highly polished in terms of its UI design. Our Score: 10/10.

When it comes to DVD rippers, many applications out there bring dated interfaces. They usually come with prominent and shiny buttons that remind us of applications released in the early 2000s. This isn’t the case with VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper. You will get to see a very simple UI that somewhat reminds us of Android’s Material design. This means simple navigation bars and flat colors.

In the top-placed (blue) bar, you will see all the tools that are at your disposal. This is where you can load a DVD or Blu-Ray disk, and then make all kinds of adjustments using tabs like Clip, 3D, and Edit. In the top-left corner, you will see which technologies this application is using. In our case, ‘Nvidia’ is highlighted since VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper is going to use our powerful GPU unit to the get the job done.

The rest of the interface is pretty self-explanatory. The main portion is reserved for your video, while you can see its preview on the right side of the screen. At the bottom, you can choose a conversion profile. Click on ‘Settings’ to reveal all of them. There is a huge list of options that can be filtered by different devices including mobile devices, media streaming devices, computers, consoles, and pretty much anything in between.

Settings & Optimization

It’s also worth noting that there’s a somewhat hidden settings section. Right next to actions like Close, Maximize, and Minimize (top-right corner), you’ll see the Menu button. This is where you can choose from different languages, check out support, update the application, and – open the application’s Settings. You will see three tabs, so here’s what they can do.

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - General Preferences

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - Performance Preferences

Ease of Use

DVD Chapter Selection

Even though the application bombards you with plenty of options, it’s still easy to use. Even inexperienced users should not have any problems ripping DVDs and Blu-Ray discs. Our Score: 9/10.

To explain how VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper works, it’s best to take you through the process of ripping a DVD. So, here’s our step-by-step guide on how this works.

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - Ease of Use

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - 3D Options

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - Conversion Profiles

Speed & Performance

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - Performance

Thanks to its support for Nvidia, Intel, and AMD – you can expect stellar performance. You’ll end up with a high-quality video file without any loss of quality whatsoever. Our Score: 9.5/10.

How fast this application does its job largely depends on your computer. Video conversion is something that takes all your computer’s resources, including its CPU and GPU unit. For the sake of testing VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper, we have decided to convert a recently released Black Panther movie (around 135 minutes long). We chose to use the MP4 format and the entire process was done in around 13 minutes. So, amazing performance all around.

Customer Support

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - Support System

No matter how easy to use this type of software can be, you don’t want to be left out in the cold. To help you with this, VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper offers Web-based support. Our Score: 7/10.

In case you’re having any problems with this application, or if you want to expand your knowledge on how to use it, the best place to start is the official support page. The main problem is that VideoSolo offers a bunch of similar software products, all aimed at converting video files. To learn about the BD-DVD Ripper, you actually have to click on the ‘Video Converter Ultimate’ link. This is a similar software solution that allows you to convert files (not just discs). So, everything said on that page still applies to the software we’re talking about in this article.

In case you can’t find what you’re looking for, your next best bet is to contact the support team. This can be done only via email, as seen at the bottom of the support page. In case this doesn’t help, you can always turn to social media since VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper has its own Facebook and Twitter page.

Pricing

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper - Pricing

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper brings several plans, depending on how frequently you need to use this application. So, this is a custom-tailored option that should work for everyone. Our Score: 9/10.

Depending on how you want to use this software, or how many computers you want to cover, there are three pricing plans. So, here’s an overview:

It is also worth noting that there are more than a dozen different payment methods that include all major payment cards, PayPal, WeTranfer, and more.

The Verdict

If you’re looking for a nicely designed video converter that gets the job done - VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper should be your pick. The most interesting feature of this application is that it can use all your computer’s resources. So, handling video files and converting them can become an easy task.

Final Thoughts

So, that would be all when it comes to our review of VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper. In case you have any questions, don’t hesitate to post a comment below. You can be sure that you’ll receive a timely response.

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Review Summary

VideoSolo BD-DVD Ripper is simple to use – yet highly advanced. It can convert DVDs and Blu-Rays using advanced hardware acceleration methods and comes with hundreds of conversion profiles. What’s not to like here?

9.2
Overall Score
Platform Compatibility
10
Installation Process
10
User Interface
10
Ease of Use
9
Speed & Performance
9.5
Customer Support
7
Pricing
9


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