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How to Rip, Convert and Import DVD to iMovie 08/09/11

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2013-05-02 16:37:02 / Posted by to DVD Ripping Tips
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iMovie (iMovie 11) is well-known as an easy-to-use video editing and acquisition tool for Mac users. It lets you turn your videos into eye-catching movies in clicks! No wonder so many people want to import DVD to iMovie for further editing. Unluckily, when you want to copy DVD to iMovie, you'll find that the DVD files grey out. Why? That's because iMovie only supports MPEG-2, AVCHD, DV-Standard, HDV (High Definition Video), QuickTime Movie and MEPG-4 formats while DVD is not supported.

To transfer DVD movies to iMovie for editing, you'll need to convert DVD to iMovie compatible video formats first. Here the best DVD ripper Mac from Aimersoft is highly recommended to help you rip videos from DVD for iMovie in Mac OS X (including Mountain Lion) in only 3 steps. After the conversion, you can edit your files in iMovie without any troubles. First, download the program and then check out the steps below to finish the conversion.

Download DVD to iMovie Converter:

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How to convert DVD movies for editing in iMovie (iMovie 11)

1Load your DVD movies

Insert the DVD disc into your DVD drive and drag the disc icon from the desktop to the program to load the DVD files. Alternatively, you can click File > Load DVD to locate and add the DVD movies you want to convert.

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2Select iMovie as the output format and start the conversion

Click the format icon on the right of each item to open the format list and go to Apple Software and you'll see iMovie. Click it to set it as the output video format to convert your DVD files to videos with optimized settings for iMovie (iMovie 11). After all the settings, click the Convert button to start converting DVD to iMovie supported video format. A few minutes later, you'll get the converted videos.

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As you see, besides converting DVDs for iMovie, this DVD ripper for Mac OS can also help you convert DVD to Final Cut Pro, iDVD, etc. or directly convert your DVD movies to the format for your iPhone, iPod, iPad, and more.

3Import DVD to iMovie

Now launch iMovie and click File > Import > Movies to import the converted videos to iMovie for further editing. Just create your masterpiece with joy!

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Here is the video tutorial on how to convert and transfer DVD to iMovie on Mac OS X (Mountain Lion):

Download DVD to iMovie Converter:

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  • Aimersoft Employee  2013-04-07 07:39
    Hi, Sparks. the video size is depends on the original one and the output format. If you just want to convert the 6 min one, then load it only. Feel free to contact our support team if there's still any questions. ^_^ http://support.aimersoft.com/
  • google-60647791bf4f62fe9ad5092  2013-04-03 00:58
    I have a dvd recorded from 2 home events. one was 1 hr 20 min the other 6 min. I only want to convert the 6 min one. The preference choices dont make it clear if this is possible. Does longest title mean longest video?
  • Aimersoft Employee  2013-02-23 01:56
    Hello. It's safe to rip DVD with Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Mac. It won't hurt your DVD. Just download and have a try now!
  • Guest  2013-02-21 02:07
    Is this safe? Will it hurt my DVD?
  • Aimersoft Employee  2013-02-20 03:35
    Hello, for this case, please click Preferences from the top mene and in Convert tab, select select All title in the option Load Contents in a DVD.
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-10-18 02:33
    Yes, Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Mac works well in Mountain Lion.
  • Jeremiah Lund  2012-10-15 16:45
    Thanks for the tutorial. I got the DVD Ripper a couple of a days ago and so far so good, definitely a decent software for anyone who wants to watch a lot of movies on their ipads and stuff. Plus, you can just rent a movie for a dollar and then out it on your ipad with this method and watch it when you're bored :P
  • Tim  2012-10-15 03:48
    Is it compatible with Mountain Lion?
  • Isaac  2012-10-14 16:39
    That's a nice tool. Always wondered why iMovie wouldn't let you just import the DVD itself, but oh well, what do I know. And I like how you can use DVD Ripper to convert DVDs to whatever video format not just mp4. Definitely a decent software. Thanks for the article, too!
  • Sasha  2012-09-28 20:41
    Coverting, ripping and importing DVD to iMovie sounds like a process but not a difficult one! Thank for taking the time to write this. Very helpful.

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