Realnetworks recently launched its controversial software which lets users copy their DVD content to PC’s, Laptops or media players.

I was surprised at the RealPlayer Plugin which lets users download videos from any flash based player on the internet. That was not the end of it; RealDVD lets users copy all the DVD content from the DVD to a computer.

Copying a movie from DVD is as simple as inserting the DVD in the DVD drive, launching the RealDVD application and clicking on COPY; didn’t I tell you it was simple?



The software also offers features like Information on each DVD from Gracenote, Cast information, etc.. As RealDVD gathers information such as gener, cast members, MPAA ratings for every DVD copied using RealDVD it makes it possible for you to pull movies based on type, Comedy, Action, etc..

One thing you should know about RealDVD is that the content of the DVD which is copied to a specific location on the computer or a laptop is locked in that location. It does not let you move or copy the content from there.

RealDVD is currently available for $29.99 as part of its introductory offer however the original price of the software is $49.99.
Click here to visit RealDVD and Buy or Download RealDVD Trial Version of the software.

Few Facts from RealNetworks Press Release


  • RealDVD saves an exact copy of the DVD image to a PC’s internal or portable hard drive. Users can simultaneously watch and save a DVD
  • Saved DVDs are then encrypted and locked again to make sure they cannot be shared or stolen
  • Saving DVDs takes an average of 10-40 minutes, and takes up roughly 4-8 gigabytes of space
  • RealDVD lets users pause and resume playback where they left off
  • Watching a saved movie or TV show with RealDVD uses less battery life than viewing the same content from a physical disc in the drive
  • Consumers can browse cover art, genre, title rating and actor information, imported automatically during saving
    Parental controls ensure children only access entertainment that is appropriate for their age
  • Fifty percent of U.S. broadband households have more than 50 DVDs in their collections, and last year consumers spent more than $16 billion purchasing DVDs (According to TDG Reports & Screen Digest)
  • Hollywood shipped 1.1 billion DVD discs in 2007 — nearly 30 million more than in 2006 (According to Screen Digest)

Following video from Demo-Fall-2008 shows you a full demo of the product:

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