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How to Rip DVD Audio to MP3

There are several reasons you might want to rip a DVD clip to an MP3 file. Countless bands have released concert DVDs. Comedians often make DVDs of their stand-up routines. By ripping the audio from a DVD and converting it to an MP3, you can play it on your laptop, your digital music player and more. There are a few free software solutions that allow you to rip the audio from your DVD and convert it into a smaller, more portable MP3 file.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet-connected PC
  • DVD drive
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open your web browser and navigate to the website of a free DVD to MP3 conversion tool. Several example applications are Free DVD MP3 Ripper, Free Video to MP3 Converter and DVD Audio Ripper (see Resources).

    • 2

      Download and install the software by following the step-by-step instructions provided in the installation package.

    • 3

      Start the DVD to MP3 conversion application by clicking "Start" > "All Programs" and selecting the application from its folder.

    • 4

      Insert your DVD into the DVD drive of your computer.

    • 5

      Select the source file you'd like to convert to an MP3 by clicking "Browse" and navigating to your DVD drive. Click once to highlight the file, then click "Open."

    • 6

      Use the sliders under the video preview to choose the clip you'd like to convert. When finished, click "Convert", "Rip" or your software's variation of that.

    • 7

      Name your MP3 file when the conversion is finished and save it to your desired location.

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