Blu Ray to DVD Software Review 2013
Need to backup Blu Ray movies to DVD? Yes it is possible to do this an keep the same 1080p Blu Ray quality. Here are a few reasons why converting Blu Ray to DVD is possible. First off its more economical to backup to DVD discs. Secondly it’s easy if you use the right software. We listed below our top picks that will convert Blu Ray movies to DVD discs. Retain the same HD quality on a Blu Ray but have it fit on 4.7 GB by utilizing new compression techniques.
 By Rob Boirun Lead Reviewer for BurnWorld Nov 17, 2012 |
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Note: All Blu-Ray to DVD software apps have undergone testing in our labs. We only list the ones we think you will like also. No crap software!
| BurnWorld’s Ranking: | 1 Most Popular! | 2 Easiest to Use! | 3
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| VSO Blu Ray to DVD | DVDFab Blu Ray to DVD Converter | XiliSoft Blu Ray DVD Converter | |||||||||||
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| Lowest Price We Found Online: | $39.99 | $40 | $39.99 | $35.99 | ||||||||||
| Online Coupon Codes: | Automatic $20 Discount | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||
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| Limitations/Guarantee: | 30 Day Money BackDemo adds watermark to converter movie | 30 Day Money Back | 30 Day Money Back Demo allows 1 Copy only | 30 Day Money Back Demo allows only 3 minutes | ||||||||||
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| Select Files to Convert | Y | Limited | Y | N | ||||||||||
| Additional Decrypter Needed | Y | Included | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| Preview Window | Y | Y | N | Y | ||||||||||
| Multi Angle Support | Y | N | N | N | ||||||||||
| Ability to Select Chapters/Menus | Y | Y | N | N | ||||||||||
| Audio Supported | Multiple Audio Formats | 5.1 Only | Multiple Audio Formats | 5.1 Only | ||||||||||
| Burning Engine Included | Y (VSO Burning Engine) | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| Total Convertsion Time of 2 Hour Movie * (not including Burning to DVD) | 1 Hr 22 Minutes | 1 Hr 30 Min | 3 Hr 2 Min | 3 HR 43 Min | ||||||||||
| Review Comments: | Fastest Blu Ray to DVD conversion time. Good burning engine. | Included Blu Ray decrypter app. Fast converting engine. | Only supprts HTSC video, sorry Europe, Japan. | Two software titles in one. The ripper first copies to HD then the Creator app burns to DVD. | ||||||||||
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| FAQ’s / Knowledgebase | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| Manual / Documentation | Online | Online | Y | Y | ||||||||||
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| Windows XP / 7 / Vista | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
Which Blu-Ray to DVD Software Is Best For You?
 Blu-Ray Converter to DVD | |||
| VSO has come up with a 3 step solution for converting Blu-Ray Movies to DVD1) Select the Blu-ray video and choose the audio and subtitle tracks2) There is a quality analysis meter to adjust settings for best picture and audio quality3) Click the Convert button and go!After conversion the disc will burn automatically so you don’t need to wait around for the converting to finish. However, there is also a live preview which will allow you to watch the conversion process to make sure it is going smoothly. Make a professional look by adding a DVD menu for easy navigation and choose to include original chapter points from the Blu-ray movie or create your own. | OS: Windows 7 64/322000/XP/VistaLicense: $39.99 |  | |
| DVDFab Blu-Ray to DVD | |||
| Yes it is possible to watch your Blu-ray movies on your DVD player, with hardly any noticeable video or audio degration? Now there is one tool that can manage the entire process from Blu-Ray to DVD!DVDFab Blu-ray to DVD Converter is the first software in the world which can decrypt then convert any Blu-ray to DVD-Video disc for playback on DVD players or DVD player software with no third party’s plugins. This is a great alternative to copy to Blu Ray discs (BD-R) which are more costly.. | OS: Windows 7 64/32 bit 2000/XP/VistaLicense: $40 |  | |
| Blu-ray to DVD Pro | |||
| The 1st Blu Ray to DVD converter on the market. From the makers of DVD Cloner, comes the original Blu-Ray to DVD software. At the moment is it not cost effective to make copies of Blu-Ray movies since blank BD-R discs still range from $15-$30 each. But making a copy of a Blu-Ray onto a DVD is a much cheaper option while still retaining HD quality on the DVD. | OS: Windows 7 64/32/2000/XP/VistaLicense: $39.99 |
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More Blu Ray to DVD titles coming soon as they are released.
5 Reasons Why Would Want To Convert Blu Ray to DVD
- The main reason to convert Blu-Ray movies onto DVDs is for the simple matter of cost savings. It is much less expensive to purchase blank DVD which are around $.75 each compared to a blank BD-R disc which are still averaging around $2.50.
- Thanks to software technology it is possible to rip the contents from a Blu-Ray and then have it converted over into the DVD format. However this does take away from the 1080P HD picture and 5.1 Audio. See the next point on how to retain the same HD quality.
- It is possible to keep the same HD picture and audio if you convert the Blu-Ray into a .MKV file. This is a container for HD audio and video streams which when burned onto a DVD disc can be played back on a Blu-Ray player which supports reading discs that contain a .MKV file. Note: Most DVD players can not play .MKV, only Blu-Ray players and the PS3.
- If you do not have a Blu-Ray burner on your PC then you will need to convert to DVD or .MKV and burn to DVD. (Note: a BD Reader drive is required though)
- To preserve a copy of your original Blu-Ray movie. Why risk damaging or losing the disc when it’s easy enough to make a backup onto a DVD.
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