Import DVD to iMovie on Mac Lion, Mountain Lion

Mac users like using iMovie to edit their DVD movies, either for sharing with friends or burning edited movies to DVD. The problem is how to import DVD movies to iMovie on Mac Lion, Mountain Lion?

iMovie can import QuickTime movies, DV video and MPEG 4 video, but not DVD movies in VIDEO_TS folder or DVD Disc. In this case, you need to find a tool to rip DVD to iMovie formats like .mp4. DVD Ripper for Mac will do the trick for you.

Now let me explain how DVD Ripper for Mac works.

Step by step guide: Import DVD to iMovie on Mac Lion, Mountain Lion

Step 1: Download and install DVD Ripper for Mac.

Step 2: Click the "Load DVD" or "Load IFO" button to load DVD folders/IFO files to the program.

Step 3: Select the video/audio format you want from the "Profile" drop down list. Here you may select "General Video > MPEG-4 Video (*.mp4)".

Step 4: Set the output destination from "Destination".

 

Step 5: Click the big "Convert" button to start converting DVD for MP4 on Mac. The whole DVD conversion may take a while, so be patient. Once it's finished, open your iMovie, go to File > Import > Import Movies which will allow you to import your converted DVD movies(*.mp4) to iMoive.

 

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