Extract DVD to MP4: Troubleshooting Guide

The MP4 format is becoming very popular due to its small size and easy compatibility with most devices, but many users reported that they can’t extract DVD to MP4 format.

• The MP4 format is the most popular format for videos and it’s mostly used for mobile devices.
• Many users complained that they can’t extract DVDs to MP4 format but don’t worry, there’s a solution for everything.
• You’ll need a third-party app that can help you convert DVDs into MP4 files.

Change your default player

1. Click the Start button and select Settings.
   
2. Select Apps.
3. Click Default apps under the Settings tab.
4. Select Video on the left pane.
5. Select your preferred video player.
   
6. Click OK to close the window, then restart your computer.
7. Create MP4 file
   First, open File Explorer and navigate to the DVD you want to rip.
8. Right click its icon and select Open with.
9. Select Windows Media Player.
10. Click Open.
    

Check the player settings

1. If your player support MP4, then make sure that the format is enabled.
2. Go to your Blu-ray player’s settings and check if MP4 is supported.
   
3. If the format is not supported, then you can try converting the DVD to MP4.
4. If not, then check if the player supports MKV.

Check the media folder

1. First, open VLC media player.
2. Click Media to open that tab.
   
3. Then open your media folder by clicking Media > Open File.
4. Select your DVD’s drive.
5. Then click Play to start the DVD.
6. If VLC media player can’t play your DVD, it’s probably because the media folder isn’t set properly.
   
7. Users have reported success after navigating to the Windows folder > Users > Username > Music > Videos > Settings.
8. Then users can open the folder > click VLC > restart VLC media player.

Use MediaMonkey

1. Download and install MediaMonkey.
2. Add folders containing videos that are causing the issue.
   
3. Add .mp4 extension to all videos.
4. Check the box for Batch conversion.
5. Click the Convert Now button.

Use VLC

1. Insert the DVD in the drive.
2. Launch VLC and click on the Media (or Files) icon.
   
3. Add the DVD by clicking on the + button.
4. Once the source is added, click on Open File.
5. Next, choose Open File from the File menu.
6. Navigate to the Video Settings tab.
   
7. Under the Video section, set the video codec to ffmpeg.
8. Finally, click on Start button and wait for the DVD conversion process to complete.