How to Store DVDs in the Cloud Using DVD Digitalization

Since the development of stable cloud storage servers, offline storage hardware such as DVDs has become obsolete. With that in mind, learning how to store and migrate DVD media to the cloud has increased in popularity in recent years. If you are wondering about the most efficient way to store DVDs, this article will provide you with the best guide to learning how to store DVDs in the cloud, together with a detailed guide on the best file format for cloud storage, how to convert DVD media digitally, and how to store digital files using cloud storage uploading. To learn more about these topics, please continue reading the article below.

• Part 1. Can I Store DVDs in the Cloud
• Part 2. Digitalize DVDs for Storing DVDs
• Part 3. How to Store Ripped DVDs in the Cloud

Part 1. Can I Store DVDs in the Cloud

Yes, you can store DVD media in the cloud. However, raw DVD data are commonly inaccessible to modern smart devices such as smartphones, computers, and smart TVs, usually the hardware where cloud storage services operate. Because of that, you must first learn how to convert DVD media into digital format to make accessing them easier and possible for modern device options.

However, remember that some digital formats are not like the others. You must learn what digital format you should choose when converting DVD media. This is because some digital formats are more optimized for modern use due to compatibility and other factors. To learn which format you should use for DVD videos and audio, please refer to our short guide below to learn the best output formats for cloud storage services.

Videos: MP4, MKV, MOV

Audio: MP3, WAV, FLAC/ALAC

Listed above are the best output formats for videos and audio. Each of these formats is selected based on their strengths. Moreover, they are also optimized for modern usage.

For DVD videos, the MP4 format is the most advisable since it is the most used format for digital videos. In exchange for lesser video quality, it is also more compact in file size. On the other hand, MKV is the complete opposite of MP4. It offers higher video quality in exchange for larger file sizes. This makes them a good option for users who want to preserve the quality of DVD videos. Finally, MOV shares the same strengths as the MKV format but is more optimized for Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers.

On the other hand, digitally converted DVD audio would work best when converted to MP3, WAV, or FLAC/ALAC. The MP3 option will give you a much more compact file size in exchange for slightly lower audio quality. Next, WAV offers a 1:1 audio quality from the converted DVD media. This option works well for quality preservation. Finally, the ALAC/FLAC tools are also optimized for 1:1 audio quality but have lower file size than WAV. FLAC is also designed for Windows and Android devices, while ALAC is intended to be played on Apple devices.

To learn how to convert DVD content digitally, please read the guide below on using the best DVD ripper for Windows and Mac.

Part 2.Digitalize DVDs for Storing DVDs

Since we have already discussed the importance of converting DVD media to digital format, this section will highlight the best DVD-ripper software for computers running on Windows 11/10/8, macOS 10.12, or above with none other than Blu-ray Master Free DVD Ripper.

Capable of converting DVD media to over 200 formats, this program will be your best bet if you want to digitize your DVD content to ones optimized for cloud storage, such as the aforementioned MP4, MKV, MOV, MP3, WAV, FLAC/ALAC, AVI, and FLV.

Users of the DVD ripper tool can also edit DVD media before digitally converting them with the tools available in Blu-ray Master Free DVD Ripper that can change the files’ output format, encoder option, resolution, and bitrate. For videos, essential editing tools like trimmer, cropper, and 3D video editor are also accessible.

For a complete guide on digitizing DVD content, please read our detailed guide on using Blu-ray Master Free DVD Ripper below, together with a download link for the software.

Step 1. Access the DVD you want to transfer to cloud storage using your computer’s built-in DVD driver or an external driver hardware. Before opening the Blu-ray Master Free DVD Ripper, wait for the DVD content to be scanned first. Afterward, click the Load Disc option to allow the ripper software to access the DVD. Click OK to confirm your selection.

Step 2. Wait for the Blu-ray Master Free DVD Ripper to read the DVD’s content and wait for it to display the DVD media in the software’s main menu.

Once the DVD content has been shown, select the ones you want to convert digitally by clicking on the Check mark beside each scanned media. Then, click Browse to set the location on your computer where the converted videos will be saved.

Step 3. After picking the videos that will be converted digitally from the DVD, select Convert to start the digitalization process of the DVD media scanned by Blu-ray Master Free DVD Ripper. Finally, wait for the conversion process to finish, and then find the converted digital files in the location that you set.

Once you have accessed the converted digital files that initially came from the DVD you scanned, you can now upload them online in the cloud storage of your choice, much like any other digital format. However, find the best Blu-ray ripper softwarer if you are using Blu-ray discs in the market. To learn how to store ripped DVD content in the cloud, please continue reading the third section of the article.

Part 3.How to Store Ripped DVDs in the Cloud

This tutorial will use Google’s cloud storage service with Google Drive. This option was selected since Google Drive is available across multiple platforms, making it a good choice for Windows, Android, and Apple users.

Step 1. Open Google Drive and go to the location where the converted DVD video will be uploaded. Click on the New button and select the File Upload option.

Step 2. Locate the digital file that has been converted and select it to be uploaded into Google Drive.

Step 3. Wait for the uploading process to finish. Once uploaded, you can access the file on other devices where Google Drive is synced.

Although cloud storage services might sound overwhelming, using them as a third-party option to store data other than your computer is efficient, reliable, and easy to use.