Overview

CloneDVD for Mobile is a paid software that not only rips DVDs but also converts them to an appropriate format for playback on your desired portable device. In addition, you can use it as a video editor and cut, trim or merge parts as well as add a watermark, subtitles and effects.

Installation

If you have ever installed other software in the past, then you can install this one too without any trouble. Just follow the simple set of instructions and wait for the process to finish. The setup package doesn’t contain any type of malware and isn’t bundled with additional 3^rd party software - view scan report.

Supported operating systems are Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7 and 8.

Interface

The program has a stylish and solid interface. From the top of the window you can select the source disc you want to rip, the output format and destination folder. After selecting the DVD you can see in the main screen its contents divided in titles and details next to them. On the right hand side you can see a small video player used for previewing media. Below the player is a small box with some information about the movie gathered from online services (rating, release date, etc.). Clicking on the start button located at the bottom right corner will start the ripping and conversion process.

Pros

You can convert the movie for playback in numerous devices, such as Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod etc.), Archos devices (404/405, 504/604, etc), Blackberry, HTC, Mobile phones and others. There’s a specific profile for each device with preconfigured settings, but you can change their settings if you wish and adjust resolution, video bitrate, frame rate, audio format, audio bitrate, sample rate, etc. If you don’t want to convert your movie for playback on a particular device, you have the option to convert it to a single file in one of the supported formats (AVI, MKV, ASF, MP4, MPG, MOV, TS, WMV for videos and MP2, MP3, AAC, AC3 and M4A for audio files).

The contents of the movie are divided in titles; therefore you can exclude certain parts of the disc if you only want the main movie. Editing the videos is also possible; you can cut or trim parts, add subtitles and even insert watermark.

Cons

There is no download available of version 3.0.0 on the author’s website. The link that’s supposed to redirect you to the download page for it takes you to the purchase page instead. You can only find version 2.0.4 on the website.

Alternatives

E.M. DVD Ripper (paid) is a popular product that rips movie DVDs into one video file and directly converts them for playback on iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, XBOX360 and other devices. WinX DVD Ripper Platinum (paid) is a similar program but with a bit more enhanced functionality than CloneDVD for Mobile.

Conclusion

CloneDVD for Mobile is one of the best programs for converting movies for playback on your devices. It is very easy to use and once you get the hang of it you’ll love it.