In this case, you could use macOS’s Disk Utility to make a digital copy on the computer.

You will need an optical drive to read the disc.

This could be an official Apple Superdrive or a third-party equipment.

DVD drive connected to MacBook running HandBrake software

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Connect it to your Mac via USB, using a USB-A to USB-C adapter if necessary.

Copying DRM-protected DVDs is illegal in many countries, even for backup purposes.

For instance, certain uses may be illegal under US law unless they comply withthe Fair Use doctrine.

Saving an image of a DVD in Disk Utility

So see to it to check the legality of ripping copy-protected DVDs in your country.

Again, you’ll need a suitable optical drive attached to your Mac to read the DVD.

You will also need a disc backup utility to rip the DVD.

Playing a video file ripped from DVD

For HandBrake, you’ll need to download an extra library called libdvdcss.

Download:libdvdcss(BZIP2 file)

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To roll out the BZIP file you downloaded, run with this.

HandBrake scanning DVD

The libdvdcss library files should now be installed in the/usr/local/libfolder, which is where they need to be.

Rip the Copy-Protected DVD

You are now ready to start ripping a DRM-protected DVD using HandBrake.

For instance, some recent Disney discs have up to 99 fake titles to confuse things.

Ripped DVD Video Playing