4Videosoft DVD to MP4 Converter Review — Speed, Features, and Tips

Convert DVD to MP4 Batch with 4Videosoft DVD to MP4 ConverterConverting a collection of DVDs into MP4 files can save space, preserve your media library, and make playback convenient across devices. If you have a large DVD collection — home videos, TV series, instructional discs, or old movie backups — a batch conversion tool like 4Videosoft DVD to MP4 Converter simplifies the process by automating repetitive tasks, preserving quality, and letting you convert multiple discs or multiple titles in one go. This article covers preparation, step-by-step batch conversion, advanced settings for optimal quality and compatibility, tips for faster conversions, troubleshooting common issues, and efficient file organization.

Why Batch Convert DVDs to MP4?

• Save storage: MP4 (H.264/H.265) delivers good quality at much smaller file sizes than raw DVD VOB files.
• Device compatibility: MP4 is universally supported — phones, tablets, smart TVs, and streaming devices.
• Convenience: Batch conversion removes manual repetition when you have many discs or titles.
• Preservation: Digitizing DVDs helps preserve content from disc degradation.

Before You Start: Preparation Checklist

1. Make sure you have a DVD drive (internal or external) and the discs you want to convert.
2. Install the latest version of 4Videosoft DVD to MP4 Converter and any required codecs.
3. Free up enough disk space — a single movie-size MP4 might take 0.5–4 GB depending on length and quality.
4. Decide on output folders and a naming scheme (e.g., MovieName_Year_S01E01).
5. If you have region-protected DVDs, ensure your drive or software can handle region settings or remove region locks legally.

Step-by-Step: Batch Converting DVDs to MP4

1. Launch 4Videosoft DVD to MP4 Converter and insert the first DVD.
2. Click “Load DVD” or the equivalent to import the disc. The software will scan titles; for TV-series discs, select all episode titles you want.
3. Use the “Add to Queue” or “Batch” feature (if present) to add multiple titles from the current disc. Repeat loading and queuing for additional discs — some workflows let you keep discs in the drive and queue titles, while others require loading each disc individually.
4. For each queued item, choose MP4 as the target format. You can typically select between MP4 (H.264) and MP4 (H.265/HEVC) depending on desired file size vs. compatibility.
5. Select or create a profile that matches your target device: General MP4, iPad, iPhone, Android, Smart TV, etc.
6. Configure output settings (see next section for recommended settings).
7. Choose the destination folder for the batch. Use subfolders or naming templates if converting many titles to prevent overwriting.
8. Click “Convert” or “Start” to begin the batch process. The software will process queued items in sequence, prompting when a new disc is needed if applicable.

Recommended Output Settings

• Container: MP4
• Video codec: H.264 (x264) for compatibility; H.265 (HEVC) if you need smaller files and your playback devices support it.
• Resolution: Keep original DVD resolution (720×480 for NTSC, 720×576 for PAL) for faithful preservation. Upscale only if you plan to play on large displays and accept artifacts.
• Bitrate: For standard DVD-length movies, 1,500–2,500 kbps provides good quality; increase to 3,500–5,000 kbps for higher fidelity.
• Frame rate: Match source (usually 23.976/25/29.97). Do not change unless necessary.
• Audio codec: AAC, 128–192 kbps, 48 kHz.
• Channels: Stereo or 5.1 if the source has multichannel audio and you want to preserve it.
• Subtitles: Burn-in for foreign language discs if needed, or keep soft subtitles if the player supports them.

Tips to Speed Up Batch Conversions

• Enable GPU acceleration (Intel Quick Sync, NVIDIA NVENC, AMD VCE) in the software settings if available.
• Convert during off-hours and let the computer run uninterrupted.
• Close other heavy applications to free CPU/RAM.
• Use batch presets to avoid reconfiguring settings for each title.
• Use H.264 for faster encoding than H.265 on many systems unless you have a powerful CPU/GPU.

File Organization Strategies

• Create a top-level folder named after the collection (e.g., “Family DVDs 2005–2015”).
• Subfolders by disc or series (e.g., “Vacation 2008”, “ShowName — Season 1”).
• Use consistent filenames: MovieTitle_Year_Resolution_Bitrate.mp4 or Show_S01E01_Title.mp4.
• Keep a small metadata file (TXT or JSON) alongside each video with original disc info, region, and notes.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

• Disc not recognized: Try cleaning the disc, using another drive, or ripping with disc-specific software to an ISO first.
• Region lock: Use a drive with the correct region or rip on a drive with region-free firmware.
• Bad sectors/read errors: Use the software’s retry or error-correction options; for severely damaged discs, consider professional recovery.
• Sync issues (audio/video out of sync): Try re-ripping the title, adjust audio delay if the software supports it, or re-encode at a constant frame rate.
• Subtitle mismatch: Use external subtitle files (SRT) and adjust timing or re-run the rip selecting a different subtitle track.

Legal and Ethical Notes

Digitizing DVDs you own for personal backup is legally ambiguous in many jurisdictions. Do not distribute copyrighted content, and respect local laws regarding DRM circumvention.

Conclusion

Batch converting DVDs to MP4 with 4Videosoft DVD to MP4 Converter streamlines preserving and modernizing a large disc collection. With careful setup — choosing the right output profile, enabling hardware acceleration, and organizing files — you can create a compact, compatible digital library that’s easy to play across devices.