How to Create an ISO from DVD

Cecilia Hwung
5 min readJun 6, 2023

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ISO files are disk image files that contain an exact copy of the data stored on a DVD. These files are a convenient way to store and transport large amounts of data, as they can be easily mounted and accessed using virtual drive software. You can use an ISO file to mount, burn, extract, or convert your DVD content without needing the physical disc.

ISO files have become increasingly popular for their versatility and convenience. If you’re looking to preserve your DVD collection or create a backup of important data, creating an ISO file is a simple and effective solution. By creating an ISO file from a DVD, you can ensure the integrity of your content and enjoy hassle-free access to it. It is not hard if you have the right software and follow some simple steps.

To create an ISO file from a DVD, you’ll need reliable software that offers this functionality. One highly recommended option is VideoProc Converter. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, VideoProc Converter simplifies the ISO creation process. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating an ISO file from a DVD, ensuring that your content remains safe and accessible.

Create an ISO Image from DVD
Create an ISO Image from a DVD

Step 1: Choose a software to create ISO from DVD

There are many software options for creating ISO files from DVDs, but not all are reliable or user-friendly. Some may have limited features, slow speed, poor quality, or malware issues. You need to choose a software that can create ISO files from DVDs quickly and safely.

One of the best software options for creating ISO files from DVDs is VideoProc Converter. VideoProc Converter is a versatile video processing software that can handle various video tasks, such as editing, converting, downloading, recording, and more. It can also create ISO files from DVDs with high quality and fast speed.

Some of the features and advantages of VideoProc Converter are:

  1. It supports creating ISO files from various types of DVDs, such as homemade DVDs, commercial DVDs, damaged DVDs, etc.
  2. It can create ISO files from DVDs with full or partial content, depending on your needs.
  3. It can create ISO files from DVDs with original quality and structure, without any loss or compression.
  4. It can create ISO files from DVDs with GPU acceleration technology, speeding up the process by up to 47 times faster than other software.
  5. It has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to use for beginners and professionals alike.
  6. You can download VideoProc Converter for free from its official website and try it out for yourself.

Step 2: Insert the DVD into your computer

Before you can create an ISO file from your DVD, you need to insert the DVD into your computer’s optical drive. Make sure that your computer has a DVD drive that can read and write DVDs. If not, you may need to use an external DVD drive that connects to your computer via USB.

Also, make sure that your DVD is clean and readable. If your DVD has scratches, dust, or fingerprints on it, it may cause errors or failures when creating the ISO file. You can use a soft cloth or a special cleaner to wipe off any dirt or marks on your DVD.

Step 3: Launch the software and select the DVD

After inserting the DVD into your computer, you need to launch VideoProc Converter and select the DVD as the source for creating the ISO file. Here are the steps to do that:

Open VideoProc Converter on your computer and click on the “DVD” icon on the main interface.

Click on the “DVD Disc” button and select the drive letter of your DVD drive from the drop-down menu.

Wait for VideoProc Converter to scan and load your DVD content. You will see a list of titles and chapters on your DVD.

Choose the titles and chapters that you want to include in your ISO file. You can select all or some of them by checking or unchecking the boxes next to them.

Click on the “ISO Image” button at the bottom of the interface.

Launch the software and select DVD
Launch the software and select DVD

Step 4: Start the process of creating ISO from DVD

After selecting the DVD as the source and choosing the output format as ISO image, you are ready to start the process of creating ISO from DVD. Here are the steps to do that:

Click on the “Browse” button next to the “Target Folder” field and choose a location on your computer where you want to save your ISO file.

Enter a name for your ISO file in the “File Name” field or keep the default name.

Click on the “Run” button at the bottom right corner of the interface to start creating ISO from DVD.

Wait for VideoProc Converter to finish creating ISO from DVD. You can see the progress bar and time remaining on the interface. You can also pause or cancel the process at any time.

Start the process of creating ISO from DVD
Start the process of creating ISO from DVD

Step 5: Verify and use the ISO file

Once VideoProc Converter has completed creating ISO from DVD, you can verify and use your ISO file for various purposes. Here are some ways to do that:

To verify that your ISO file is created successfully and without errors, you can open it with VideoProc Converter or any other software that can read ISO files. You should see all the titles and chapters that you selected in Step 3.

To use your ISO file for mounting, burning, extracting, or converting your DVD content, you can use VideoProc Converter or any other software that supports these functions. For example, you can mount your ISO file as a virtual drive and play it with a media player; you can burn your ISO file to another blank disc; you can extract your ISO file to individual video files; or you can convert your ISO file to other formats such as MP4, MKV, AVI, etc.

Image alt: Verify and use the ISO file

Conclusion

Creating an ISO file from a DVD is a useful way to back up or use your DVD content without needing the physical disc. With VideoProc Converter, you can create an ISO file from a DVD easily and quickly with high quality and fast speed. You can also use VideoProc Converter for other video tasks such as editing, converting, downloading, recording, etc.

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Cecilia Hwung
Cecilia Hwung

Written by Cecilia Hwung

Tech writer on AI, hardware, and software. I share reviews, trends, and tips. Visit me at videoproc.com for the latest in multimedia.

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