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Do you know that you can now copy Blu-Ray on your computer? Do you want to know how? Follow this article. Herein, we’ll be showing you some of the best Blu-ray copy software, any of which can be employed to copy/burn Blu-ray movies/videos on computer hard disk or even DVD.
Blu-ray is a powerful video storage medium, which can store hundreds of gigabytes of high definition and ultra high definition videos. And while it is not supported on any default computer media player, there are third-party software that can be used to play its videos.
However, these software, at times, could be highly unreliable or worse, very expensive. Moreover, Blu-ray discs are highly fragile and could easily get scratched or broken. Hence, to prevent all these, the safest and most convenient option is to copy or back them up on a computer hard disk or, the more rugged, DVD.
Copying Blu-ray discs/ISO files/folders is not as easy as “Ctrl + C” and “Ctrl + V”. It requires the use of certain advanced “copy programs”, which are technically tagged Blu ray copy software.
Therefore, in this article, we’ll be reviewing five of the best Blu ray copy software.
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Blue-Cloner
Blue-Cloner is arguably one of the most reliable Blu ray copy software in the market. It is the ultimate choice, of thousands of users across the globe, for copying Blu-ray discs to blank hard disk or DVD drive.The software is compatible with all Windows versions, from Windows 7 upwards (up to Windows 10). Also, your computer system must have a minimum RAM of 2GB, free storage (hard disk) space of >500GB and a Blu-ray disc drive (BD-R supported).
Blue-Cloner is very easy to use, as the whole copy process is executed with only few clicks, and it is also is equipped to run the optimal 1:1 Blu-ray copy. Specifically, Blue-Cloner copies videos in the following modes: Movie-Complete, Movie-Only, Split Copy and Customized Copy.
Furthermore, if the Blu-ray video you want to copy is copy-protected (with Cinava watermarks), Blue-Cloner is able to work around it.
Other key features of Blue-Cloner include: One-Click installation, Cross-compatibility (with multiple Blu-ray burners and drives), Multiple copy creation, No resource hogging, Blu-ray video playback, 4K UHD support, 24-hour customer feedback (Live Chat and Email) and more.
Blu-ray video copy, with Blue-Cloner, is carried out via two channels – One-click (Express) and Professional (Expert). The former is a swift copy of Blu-ray videos BD, while the latter offers more advanced copy variants. Essentially, virtually all available copy options are supported on Blue-Cloner. This conveniently makes it one of the best Blu ray copy software out there.
Blue-Cloner offers a free trial (for one week) to new users. The full version is available at a fixed price of $59.99.
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DVDFab Blu-ray Copy
DVDFab Blu-ray Copy is one of the most widely used Blu ray copy software across the globe. It is specially developed for Windows PC and MacOS. The program is compatible with all Windows 10/8/1/8/7 models. Also, it supports all three Blu-ray formats, including disc (BD-R), folder and ISO image file.This software is able to copy Blu-ray movies to any blank Blu-ray disc or DVD. However, the copied movie will still maintain its original quality, and thus, can only be played with a Blu ray-supported media player. Hence, for you to copy any Blu-ray movie on your system, you must have a Blu-ray drive (BD).
DVDFab Blu-ray copy software is very easy to use, requiring only few steps to run a copy. In fact, there is a “How To” guide on their website, which is designed to help you navigate the UI. With this, even a tech illiterate should be able to use the software to copy his/her favourite Blu-ray movies.
Copying Blu-ray with this software requires only five successive steps – initiate copy process, load source, select copy mode, customize output, start copying. There are five major copy modes on offer. These include: Full Disc, Main Movie, Customize, Clone (Burn) and Merge.
Other notable features of DVDfab Blu ray Copy include multilingual support, preview window, lossless (1:1) output, multiformat Blu-ray support, DVD support, 4K format support, reliable technical & customer support, auto-updates and more.
DVDFab Blu-ray Copy is offered at an annual license rate of $64.9 (per year).
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BurnAware
BurnAware is another top-rated Blu ray copy software, renowned for its relative ease of usage. In copying a Blu-ray movie, every relevant step is explicitly outlined on the software’s UI, notably the “Copy Disc” and the subsequent “Copy” options. BurnAware is compatible with most Windows OS, from Windows 10 all the way down to Windows XP.It is a multifunctional media copy software, which is able to copy CD, DVD and Blu-ray (discs and ISO files) movies. Also, it can extract audio files from DVD and Blu-ray videos, recover data and create image files among other functions.
Other notable features of BurnAware Blu ray copy software include clean & intuitive UI, direct copying, byte – byte verification, UDF Partitions, BOOT settings, audio extraction, data recovery, low CPU usage, disc spanning, high DPI support and many more. Notable omissions include customization and compression tools.
BurnAware is available in four pricing editions, which include:
- Free: $0 (Single User)
- Premium: $19.95 per Year (Single User)
- Professional: $39.95 per Year (Single User)
- Business: By Quote (Multiple Users)
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Leawo Blu-ray Copy
Leawo Blu-ray Copy is the most popular Blu ray copy software for archiving/backing up Blu-ray movies on PC hard drive. It works perfectly on all modern Windows PC, from Windows Vista to Windows 10.This Blu ray copy software is optimized to copy Blu-ray discs (BD50 & BD25), ISO images and folders, without having to worry about quality loss and the likes. In plain words, Leawo Blu-ray Copy copies movies in 1:1 (perfect cloning) format, with every element (subtitle, sound, video quality, dot frame and so on) intact.
Also, it is enhanced to bypass various forms of copyright encryptions, as well as georestrictions on certain Blu-ray movies. With this, you can copy virtually all Blu-ray movies you wish to copy, without hindrance. Copying Blu-ray is in three simple steps: Load, Set and Copy. That simple!
Leawo Blu-ray Copy offers three basic copy modes – Custom, Full and Main. The Custom mode enables you to copy only desired sections of a particular movie, while the Main mode enables you to copy in “movie-only” mode (without key elements like subtitle, frame and so on). The third mode, Full mode, allows you to copy a Blu-ray movie in its entirety (encompassing all inherent features).
Other key features of Leawo Blu-ray Copy include: 600% faster Blu-ray copy speed, disc reading, User-friendly interface, Built-in Blu-ray copy solution, and more. One notable missing piece is a compression tool, which is believed to be in the works.
This Blu ray copy software is available at a starting price of $44.95 per year (for Windows users).
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Pavtube
Pavtube is another popular Blu ray copy software, specially designed for Windows. It is supported on all Windows OS between Windows 2000 and Windows 7, with a minimum hard disk space of 512MB. Hence. it is very ideal for low-end Windows users. In addition, all the three major Blu-ray storage formats – Blu-ray folder, Blu-ray disc and Blu-ray ISO image – are supported.Pavtube hosts an easy-to-navigate platform, which is aptly augmented by a “How To” guide on the source website. This is to enable anyone, irrespective of the level of tech proficiency, to use the software with utmost convenience.
Basically, you can copy or back up Blu-ray on your hard drive (or Blu-ray disc), provided you have a Blu-ray drive (BD) attached to your system. The output is in Blu-ray format; hence, you’ll need a special kind of media player (Blu-ray supported) to play the copied movie(s).
Some of the key features of Pavtube Blu-ray Copy include 1:1 (lossless) cloning, multiple hardware compatibility, automatic shutdown option, copyright encryption bypass, multimedia support (DVD, BD-R 25/50, BD-RE 25/50, ISO image, folders and so on), disc labelling and many more.
Pavtube, as emphasized earlier, works well on low-end Windows PCs. However, it is doesn’t come cheap. The Blu-ray copy software is available at a fixed price of $59. There is also a free trial version for new users.
Conclusion
We have outlined, herein, five of the most reliable Blu ray copy software in the market. These five programs have been rated based on key comparative factors like compatibility (with Windows OS), affordability, ease of usage and durability (functionality of features).
Therefore, if you are in need of a durable Blu ray copy software, you can easily go for any of the above-listed ones.
FAQ about Blu-ray copy software
- Can you make copies of Blu Ray discs?
Blu Ray discs can be copied using specialized copy software, although in some countries like the USA it is illegal to rip it on your PC.
- How do I copy a Blu Ray to my computer?
You need to use a software that can rip your Blu Ray without loss of quality safe copyright bypassing.
- What is the best Blu Ray copy software?
We recommend Blue-Cloner as the best Blu Ray copy software available right now.