14 DAY TRIAL // Thanks to the multitude of video processing tools available, users can easily create their own movies, rip clips from discs, convert media, and share files with others.
WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is an approachable DVD ripper that enables users to convert DVD movies to common video formats, as well as prepare them for online publishing or playback on external devices. It is backed by customizable audio and video settings, and completes tasks in decent time.
NOTE: You can also read our previous review for WinX DVD Ripper Platinum 5.16.
The demo edition does not have an expiration date, but it can convert videos up to only 5 minutes. Unlocking this limitation costs $39.95 / €29.95 (temporarily discounted from $59.95 / €43.20), and this offer includes a free copy of WinX HD Video Converter.
The installation process is fast and uncomplicated, so users should not encounter any difficulties in the matter. The tool sports a user-friendly interface and intuitive options which simplify the whole video conversion job.
DVD movies can be loaded from folder, ISO image, mounted image or external disc. As previously mentioned, WinX supports a wide array of output profiles, ranging from general video (AVI, MP4, AVC, MPEG, WMV, MOV) and web video (YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo) to external devices (e.g. Apple, Android, Microsoft, Sony). It is also possible to perform a DVD backup by copying the main title content or full title, as well as by cloning the DVD to a folder or ISO image.
As far as editing settings are concerned, it is possible to embed a subtitle into the video and specify its position and language, crop or expand the image, trim the video into smaller parts by marking the start end time, as well as adjust the volume level. These settings can be restored to default, as well as applied to all titles.
A high-quality engine can be used for conversion, while deinterlacing can be enabled to make the video clearer. The utility supports multiple threads, which means the number of CPU cores can be selected for conversion. If any technical issues occur during the encoding procedure, the task can be re-run in safe mode (slower than normal mode but stabler).
In matter of program configuration, it is possible to change the default audio language, output folder and snapshot directory, as well as ask WinX to automatically open the output location or turn off the computer when the task is completed.
Measuring performance
We put WinX DVD Ripper Platinum to the test on an Intel Core i5-3470 @ CPU 3.20GHz with 12GB RAM and TSSTcorp DVD-RW SH-216BB, on Windows 8.1 Pro.
Default settings were applied. CPU consumption was minimal but RAM usage spiked during tasks. The app delivered quality clips after conversion in all cases.
A DVD disc worth of 845MB and 16 minutes and 59 seconds was converted into an AVI clip in approximately 3 minutes and 41 seconds. We copied the main title content from the same DVD movie, a task which took roughly 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
Moreover, we copied the main title content from a 2.44GB DVD folder (1 hour, 34 minutes and 5 seconds) in approximately 17 minutes and 40 seconds. However, although we asked WinX to merge all titles, it created a separate file for each one instead. On task completion, the tool immediately exited.
The Good
Although there is a button for deselecting all DVD titles, the app does not implement another button for selecting them.
WinX features a lengthy list of output profiles, multiple threads, several video editing options and automated post-task actions, together with configurable audio and video settings.
The audio and video quality after conversion is quite good.
The Bad
The time shown during conversion (elapsed, remaining) tracks the movie's converted time, not the task duration.
Considering its full price, we expected richer features integrated into WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, such as applicable video filters as well as the possibility of creating and saving new output profiles with customized audio and video settings.
The Truth
NOTE: Softpedia and Digiarty Software are giving away unlimited license keys for WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. Each key has a lifetime availability (does not apply to software upgrades), works for unlimited PCs, and must be activated before May 11, 2014. All you have to do is access this landing page to claim your reward. The deadline for this giveaway promo is Wednesday, May 7 at 15:00 UTC (8:00 a.m. PDT/PST).
UPDATE: Giveaway over.
