How to Rip DVDs to Apple iPad mini (1/2/3/4 Generation) on PC/Mac

Learn how to convert DVD movies/TV episodes to any iPad mini, with idea on best quality profile settings for DVD ripping.

Before we knowing the best quality settings for ripping a DVD to iPad mini, let's see the differences between iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2.

iPad mini 4 V.S iPad Air 2

Apple iPad landed with many improved technologies, which brings a brand new experience to users, but it is a little bit more cumbersome (more heavy) than the previous two generations. What about the minitype iPad? Here we will make a comparison between iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2 briefly especially in terms of technical specifications:

Find Solution to Rip DVD Movie to iPad mini on PC/Mac

Since the mini iPad can save you big money for on-the-move audio video recreation, you may also want to save more. If you have a great many DVDs, why not reuse your existing DVDs for iPad mini to save money.

The solution is to rip DVD to iPad mini with some DVD to iPad mini ripper – WinX DVD Ripper Platinum (Mac version click here). It is a fastest and up-to-date DVD backup utility supporting convert DVD to any iPad model supported videos for direct DVD video playback.

How to Set the Best Profile for DVD to iPad Mini Ripping

Generally, the DVD image size is 720x480 (NTSC DVD) or 720x576 (Pal DVD). When you watch video on iPad mini 4 or any other model, you may need to resize it to 4:3 (720x540) to keep the aspect ratio. What are the best quality profile settings for ripping DVD to iPad mini supported video formats?

When converting DVD video to Mini iPad, you may set the bitrate to:

1. 400 - 600: If you just want to have a much smaller output file size and much faster converting speed without caring about the quality, this choice (like 640x480) is the one for you.

2. 700 - 900: This is the most compromising choice if you want to have high video quality, small output file size and fast converting speed. 1024 kbps is the default bitrate setting for iPad, iPad 2 and iPad mini (achieve the best balance between quality, speed and target file size). For iPad the best bitrate (video quality) balance is 1300 kbps with resolution 960x640. But considering the original DVD image size, 720x480 is an ideal choice to enjoy original video effect with proper file size.

3. 900 - 1200: If your concern is quality only, this setting will provide you optimum video quality. But the file size will be accordingly bigger and it will take a little longer to finish the conversion. 1024x768 is recommended for ideal quality.

If you pick up the right product, you have had the wok half done. A fast DVD to iPad mini ripper may greatly ease you, without much self settings. The wizard will provide a useful for a new beginner who heads for ripping DVD to iPad minis supporting HD videos with smaller, thinner and lighter body. Especially, the ready-made profile settings on the UI will let users conduct DVD to iPad mini ripping almost with your hands off.

With this DVD to iPad Mini Retina ripper, you do not have to be an expert, but the output video for iPad mini is like from the expert. It is the same way to rip DVD to iPad Air 3, DVD to iPad 4, DVD to iPad Mini 4/5 etc. on Windows PC.

If you have other question in DVD ripping, please refer to WinX DVD Ripper Platinum FAQ.

Disclaimer: Digiarty Software does not advocate ripping copy-protected DVDs for any commercial purpose and suggests referring to the DVD copyright laws in your countries before doing so.

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