Apple TV is an excellent home media server, offering high-quality video and audio. However, it has limitations. While you can easily stream photos, music, and videos from online sources or your local network, playing DVDs directly from your computer to your TV via AirPlay is not possible.
This restriction is due to copy protection. DVDs are often encrypted to prevent unauthorized copying and streaming. To enjoy commercial DVDs on your Apple TV, you'll need to first convert them to a compatible format.
Best DVD Ripper for Ripping DVD to Apple TV
Given the prevalent copy protection measures employed on commercial DVDs, our top recommendation for efficiently converting DVDs into Apple TV-compatible formats is MacX DVD Ripper Pro. This tool can remove all kinds of DVD copy protection technologies such as CSS, region codes, Sony ARccOS, bad sectors, fake titles, APS, UOPs, etc.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro comes with Apple TV presets, so the things become much easier. You just need to load DVD, select an Apple TV preset, and then hit RUN to begin ripping. With the support for High Quality Engine and Hardware acceleration, MacX DVD Ripper Pro will export a high-quality digital copy for you within a few minutes.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro offers a diverse range of presets tailored not only for Apple TV but also for an array of other devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android, PlayStation, Xbox, as well as platforms like iTunes, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and YouTube. This comprehensive selection spans across all widely-used formats including ISO, MKV, MP4, MOV, MP3, and numerous others.
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How to Rip DVD to Apple TV Compatible Format
After installing MacX DVD Ripper Pro, just follow the steps below to rip DVD for Apple TV. It's really easy.
Step 1. Load the DVD you want to rip.
Insert the DVD into your computer's disc drive. Then click "DVD Disc" button to import the DVD to the program.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro will take several seconds to scan the copy protection and read the DVD information.
Step 2. Choose output format.
Once the DVD is loaded, it will bring you to the output format window. To convert DVD to Apple TV files, you can go to Apple Devices, choose "to Apple TV Video", and then select an Apple TV preset as your output format. Or you can go to the General Profiles and select a format that your Apple TV supports, such as MP4.
FYI: Apple TV Supported Video formats
- H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats.
- MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats.
- HEVC Dolby Vision (Profile 5)/HDR10 (Main 10 profile)/HLG up to 2160p, 60 fps (Apple TV 4K)
Step 3. Set output folder
Click the "Browse" button to choose the path where you want to save the output files.
Step 4. Start ripping DVD to Apple TV
Click the "RUN" button to start DVD conversion. Once finished, you can eventually stream DVD movies on Apple TV and play the movie without eorrs.
Redeem Digital Copies of DVDs in the Apple TV App
If your DVD purchase included a digital copy, you can redeem the provided code to add the movie to your Apple TV library for streaming.
To Redeem Your Digital Copy on Your Mac:
Step 1. Open the Apple TV App: Find the Apple TV app on your Mac.
Step 2. Redeem Your Code: Go to Account > Redeem.
Step 3. Sign In: Log in to your Apple account.
Step 4. Enter the Code: Type in the 12-digit code from your DVD insert. You may also be able to scan it using your Mac's camera.
Step 5. Download Now or Later: Choose whether to download the movie immediately or save it for later.
In Conclusion
After all, DVDs with digital copies are a minority, and you're required to purchase them separately. It's simply impractical to rely on this method to watch your extensive DVD collection on Apple TV. Therefore, converting DVDs to an Apple TV compatible format is a more practical solution.Don't wait! Convert your DVD to Apple TV using MacX DVD Ripper Pro right now!
Bella has been working with DVD digitization for over 12 years. She writes articles about everything related to DVD, from disc drive, DVD copyright protection, physical structure, burning and backup tips. The unceasing passion of DVD movies helps him build a rich DVD library and ensure a practical solution to address almost all possible DVD issues. Bella is also a crazy fan for Apple products.
