Pretty good blu-ray video converter, even though this GAOTD is just the STANDARD version of the main program!!

See comparison chart between different editions here:

http://www.aiseesoft.com/blu-ray-ripper/blu-ray-ripper-comparison.html

So the STANDARD edition, namely this GAOTD) appears to be an extremely limited version, since it can only convert 2D videos to 2D/3D ( ==> but hey...this can be done for FREE...did you know that?)

So overall it's a GOOD software but not a GREAT one because of its limitations (at least the PRO version could have been provided here for testing purposes, which is or should be the main goal of this marvellous service provided by GAOTD team on a daily basis)

BEST FREEWARE ALTERNATIVES

* DVDFab HD Decrypter
This GEM is an amazing FREE all-in-one DVD copying & burning software, which can remove almost all DVD protections of a whatsoever DVD & Blu-ray Disk and then copy your DVD/Blu-ray video to the HD of your machine at very high speed. It can copy either full disc or main movie, enabling you to specify your preferred output audio track and subtitle, as well as change your DVD playback order.

Why is it FREE?? Nobody knows that...but honestly who cares?? LOL!!

http://www.dvdfab.com/hd-decrypter.htm

In case it was unable to remove a certain stubborn Blu-ray protection, just try this FREE (PORTABLE) GEM, which can remove any copy protection from Blu-rays (including AACS) keeping the Blu-ray folder structure, original 1080p video, original menu, as well as the original audio/subtitle tracks.

http://www.bluraytoavi.com/blu-ray-decrypter.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/Multimedia/Video/Portable-Bluray-Decrypter.shtml

Or use this tiny tool:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/Blu-ray-Disc-Ripper.shtml

See also:
http://www.blurayripper.org/

* FreeStar Free Blu-ray Ripper
Pretty unknown but extremely powerful, easy to use and fast FREE Blu-ray ripper tool, designed to rip Blu-ray videos (M2TS format) to High-Definition formats (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Apple TV h.264 720P, HD WMV, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 TS HD Video) with an excellent audio & HD Video final output quality. It can extract audio from blu-ray movies, supporting most multimedia players out there (iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, Xbox, Zune, NDS, Wii, or mobile phones), as well as both multithreading and batch conversion. No bad for a FREE solution, is it dudes?

http://www.free-blu-ray-ripper.org/

* 4Easysoft Free Blu-ray Ripper
This is a pretty darn good professional blu-ray ripper, which can convert several video & audio files to various video & audio formats, supporting many multimedia devices (iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod, PSP etc...). Can also merge several clips into one and preview the output video.

Input video formats: Blu-ray Disc, DVD files, MPG, MPEG, MPEG 2, VOB, NUT, MP4, M4V, TS, RM, RMVB, WMV, ASF, MKV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, FLV, SWF, MPV, MOD, TOD, QT, MOV, DV, DIF, MJPG, MJPEG
Output video formats: MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MOV, M4V, etc.

http://www.4easysoft.com/free-download/free-blu-ray-ripper.html

* DAPlayer
Breakthrough Blu-ray DVD HD videos playback for playing high-definition videos, like Bluray, AVCHD, TS, MKV, MPEG4, H264 video formats. Supports any commercial and homemade Bluray multi-track video/audio and subtitles, and can also be used to decrypt and backup blu-ray movies (compatible with BD+ and AACS protected Bluray) so as to play them from your hard disk and even from your virtual driver.

http://www.digiarty.com/

Want to create 3D movies from 2D or 2D movies from 3D but you are a beggar or just a darn stingy person and don’t want to spend any money for this??

Don’t worry and be happy...you can do it for FREE!

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/free-3d-video-maker.htm
http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/329541-How-to-encode-3D-STEREOSCOPIC-to-2D

Finally to convert your ripped blu-ray videos in whatsoever format, you may also use FORMAT FACTORY or better yet this magic PORTABLE software kissing your wallet goodbye:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/Multimedia/Video/Portable-XMedia-Recode.shtml

Enjoy!!

Giovanni  –  12 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+165)

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Always get a lot of fake testamonials and a hugely inflated THUMB UP when this company is here. Their software is generally pretty good, it doesn't need to fake the numbers and shill the posts. It makes them look really, really sleazy.

bay area john  –  12 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+73)

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Has nothing to do with the Software, but EVERYTHING to do with Giovanni.... Thank you for your continued postings of alternative programs and comments on same. Your input has been EXTREMELY helpful while I've been on this site and reminds me of the old days... You epitomize the spirit which USED to pervade computing.

Thanks for bringing some of that back.

pHROZEN cREW mEMBER

vince brennan  –  12 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+53)

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More information concerning standard version's restrictions I found on
http://www.aiseesoft.com/blu-ray-ripper/blu-ray-ripper-comparison.html,
e.g. no conversion 3D -> 3D and 3D -> 2D.

http://www.aiseesoft.com/blu-ray-ripper.html shows target formats:
"MP4, H.264, AVI, MP3, WMV, WMA, FLV, MKV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, VOB, DivX, MOV, RM, RMVB, M4A, DPG, AAC, WAV, etc. ".

I therefore presume that ts (MPEG transportstream) is still missing same as with a former GOTD I tried in "old" times. Some people need this for cutting TV recordings as I do.

I couldn't find address information on their site as seems to be habitual with all Chinese software sites in English. Elsewhere my research only got "100000 Beijing China". My mother always told me "Don't take goodies from strangers, ..." Dear Aiseesoft people, are you strangers?

FrancisBorne  –  12 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+29)

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This giveaway's version appears to be an updated version of Aiseesoft Blu-ray to MKV Ripper v6.3.22. Pls confirm, and if so, can it then completely replace or be a substitute for the mkv ripper? I mean, can I now uninstall the mkv ripper without missing any of its features? Thanks Aiseesoft and GOTD!

bill  –  12 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+27)

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