VideoTools/docs/rip

Rip Module

Extract and convert content from DVD folder structures and disc images.

Overview

The Rip module focuses on offline extraction from VIDEO_TS folders or DVD ISO images. It is designed to be fast and lossless by default, with optional H.264 transcodes when you want smaller files. All processing happens locally.

Current Capabilities (dev20+)

Supported Sources

• VIDEO_TS folders
• ISO images (requires xorriso or bsdtar to extract)

Output Modes

• Lossless DVD -> MKV (stream copy, default)
• H.264 MKV (transcode)
• H.264 MP4 (transcode)

Behavior Notes

• Uses a queue job with progress and logs.
• No online lookups or network calls.
• ISO extraction is performed to a temporary working folder before FFmpeg runs.
• Default output naming is based on the source name.

Not Yet Implemented

• Direct ripping from physical drives (DVD/Blu-ray)
• Multi-title selection from ISO contents
• Auto metadata lookup
• Subtitle/audio track selection UI

Usage

1. Open the Rip module.
2. Drag a VIDEO_TS folder or an ISO into the drop area.
3. Choose the output mode (lossless MKV or H.264 MKV/MP4).
4. Start the rip job and monitor the log/progress.

Dependencies

• ffmpeg
• xorriso or bsdtar for ISO extraction

Example FFmpeg Flow (conceptual)

• VIDEO_TS: concatenate VOBs then stream copy to MKV.
• ISO: extract VIDEO_TS from the ISO, then follow the same flow.