How to Import DVD to iTunes
Part 1 of 3:
Launching Handbrake
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Download Handbrake. Handbrake is a free ripper and converter program. You can download the program at http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php. -
Install the software. Once it has downloaded, double click the launcher and follow the instructions to complete installation. -
Launch Handbrake. If it doesn't automatically open after installation, locate the application and double click to launch.
Part 2 of 3:
Ripping Your DVDs
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Insert your DVD into the optical drive of your MAC. It will take a few moments before the DVDs content will appear on your screen. -
Select source for ripping. Just click on the DVD icon placed in the sidebar. Handbrake will scan the contents of your DVD.- After scanning is complete, you will be able to view the details of the DVD (ranging from the size of the DVD and the total length of the DVD).
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Click on 'Universal' if you want to place the DVD in iTunes.- Once you click on any option present in Apple's preset menu, the format will turn into an MP4 file.
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Press on 'Start' to begin the ripping process.
Part 3 of 3:
Importing Ripped Files to iTunes
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Launch iTunes. -
Drag the ripped files into the iTunes window. iTunes will automatically add the file to your library in a proper category (for this, it will be videos or movies).- Depending on the settings that you have enabled in iTunes, you can choose to either keep the original ripped file or delete it.
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Access the file. You can access the file by clicking on the Movies sidebar on the left side of your iTunes window. -
Watch your movie. Double-click on the movie and watch it whenever you want to.
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