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How to Convert DVD to WMV HD
Under Windows operating systems, WMV (Windows Media Video) files are often used for movie playback. Due to its sound quality and compression, many users want to rip DVD to WMV for backup movie DVDs rented or purchased.
What is WMV HD and how is it different from WMV?
WMV HD refers to Windows Media High Definition Video. WMV HD and WMV are mainly different in its video resolution. High definition video has nearly 1,080 lines of detail, while Standard definition at most has 480 lines.
| Standard Definition Video | High Definition Video |
| 480p and lower resolution | From 720p up to 1080p resolution for now |
Useful Encoders needed for WMV HD
Windows Media Video HD (WMV HD) can be encoded with various programs like Microsoft Expression Encoder, Windows Movie Maker and Windows Media Encoder. When encoding, these programs will recommend you to use the original material to achieve best results.
Why should you convert DVD to WMV HD?
Many users complain that the video quality is much lower than the original DVD after converting DVD to standard video. This is because DVD movies usually take up 7-8 GB while the standard video formats only take up hundreds of MB. That is to say, the code compress process has to ruin most of insignificant data and therefore the video quality turns lower. So, how to fix this problem? The answer is to rip DVD to WMV HD since HD videos are much bigger than standard video.
How to convert DVD to WMV HD?
The following steps can help you convert DVD to WMV HD:
Step 1: Download, install and Run DVD Ripper – Lotoshare DVD Ripper (Free Trial)
Step 2: Load DVD, choose output format and select destination folder
Press “Load DVD” button to append the DVD file. You can also add DVD/IFO from your hard disk by pressing “Load File”. Then tap “Profile” to choose “WMV Video” or “HD WMV Video” as the output format.
Step 3: Customize advanced settings
Press “Edit” and then you can set the parameters like Bit Rate, Aspect Ratio, Video Size, etc.
Step 4: Start converting
Finally, press the “Convert Now” button to start ripping DVD to WMV HD. You can find the output WMV files through the “Find Target” button. Then you can replicate these files through USB to your hard drives, and plug in it to Windows Media Player like PS3, Xbox 360, HDTV to watch.
