How to Convert DVD to CyberLink PowerDirector?

Cyberlink PowerDirector is quite easy to use and it is one non-linear video editing tool that allows creators of all skill levels to access advanced video editing. Have you encountered trouble when you desire to import DVD files into Cyberlink PowerDirector for further editing? If so, you have come in the right place., for this tutorial will share some great methods to walk you through ripping. You can convert DVD to CyberLink PowerDirector with these wonderful programs.

Part 1: Cyberlink PowerDirector supported video formats

CyberLink PowerDirector is well-known as one of the best video editing tools, which is quite powerful to offer users with all kinds of editing options. It is quite simple for users to load almost any files and provide diverse editing features, including adding extra effects to audio and video, trim or crop videos, transitions, and etc. Here I would like to list the video formats that supported by its new version CyberLink PowerDirector 18/365 below.

As you can see, the new version of this tool can support many import and export video formats. You can feel free to import your favorite videos to CyberLink PowerDirector for editing further. However, you should pay attention that although it supports VOB format for importing to edit, you may often meet some troubles when you try to import DVD files to it. For the aim of tackling this problem, you can continue to read the following parts to find a better way to convert DVD to a more common format like MP4 that is supported by CyberLink PowerDirector.   

Part 2: Best DVD to Cyberlink PowerDirector Converter -- Leawo DVD Ripper

It is really a great idea for you to convert DVD to CyberLink PowerDirector supported video formats like MP4 & MOV for importing and editing on the go. The procedure is relatively easy with the assistance of Leawo DVD Ripper, which is not only professional at ripping any (protected) DVDs to PowerDirector friendly MP4, MOV in 6X faster speed and original quality, but also features superb DVD disc decrypting performance. It can assist you to rip and convert any DVD videos, no matter they are commercial DVD discs or region restricted. There is no need for you to install DVD disc decrypting tool to decrypt commercial DVD discs. Besides converting DVD files, Leawo DVD Ripper can even edit DVD movies, apply 3D movie effects, merge DVD files into one, play back DVD discs, and etc. The below steps would show you how to convert DVD to CyberLink PowerDirector only by using Leawo DVD Ripper. Firstly, download and install it on your computer. For equivalent Mac version, please turn to Leawo DVD Ripper for Mac.

Note: Leawo DVD Ripper is a built-in module of Leawo Prof. Media.

Step 1: Load source DVD movie

Run Leawo Prof. Media and then open the “Convert” module to call out the module of “Convert”. Then you need to hit on the button of “Add Blu-ray/DVD” to import either disc from disc drive or DVD movie from folder. Remember to insert your DVD to your computer drive beforehand. The software also allows you to add DVD ISO image file by hitting on the option of “Add iso file”.

Note: 3 distinct DVD content loading modes are available, including Full Movie, Main Movie, and Custom Mode. You can make use of Full Movie mode to load all content in source DVD for converting. If you choose Main Movie mode, you will be able to choose one title for loading and converting. For Custom Mode, you can choose multiple titles for loading and converting. Choose any one based on your needs.

Step 2: Set output format

Hit on the drop-down box (named “MP4 Video” by default) just right before the “Convert” button with green color on the sub-menu bar, and select “Change” option to bring up the Profile panel for you to choose one output format that is quite compatible with CyberLink PowerDirector from the group of “Format > Common Video” according to your needs.  

Step 3: Adjust parameters in detail

In order to gain output files that meet your demands most, you can continue to adjust output profile parameters after you setting the output format. Got to click on the drop-down button right before the big green “Convert” and then hit on the option of “Edit” to call out the panel of “Profile Settings”. Here you will be able to modify the detailed parameters of the output file, including video codec, quality, bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, channel, audio codec, resolution, and etc.

Step 4: Choose output folder

Afterwards, you can hit on the “Convert” button again to use the box of “Save to” to browse your computer to set a proper output directory.

Step 5: Convert DVD movie

In the end, hit on the bottom “Convert” button on the sidebar in the right place to begin to convert DVD to CyberLink PowerDirector. You can view the whole ripping process clearly within the software.

Wait for a while and the conversion will complete smoothly. After ripping ends, you can import the file into CyberLink PowerDirector for further editing at ease.

Part 3: Import DVD to Cyberlink PowerDirector with DVDMate

To convert DVD to CyberLink PowerDirector, you can also turn to DVDMate. It is popular as one DVD converter tool, which can convert DVD to video or audio files by extracting audio files out of DVD videos in various formats. You can also take advantage of it to edit and create 3D video. Its built-in video editing features are powerful for users to customize DVD videos. With the assistance of DVDMate, converting and copying DVD would be a piece of cake. Now lets get down to seeing how to use DVDMate to fix the issue.

1. Download, install and start DVDMate on your computer. Hit on the button of "Add DVD" to add your source DVD files to the program. Select the subtitle and audio from your source DVD videos. The tool also allows you to preview the DVD video with its built-in player and snap screenshots as you prefer.
2. Navigate to the tab of “Select Format” and hit on the drop-down box to choose MP4 as the output format for CyberLink PowerDirector.

3. You can also hit on the gear button to call out the profile settings panel to modify the video and audio parameters of your output video as you like.
4. After that, you need to hit on the "..." button at the bottom of the interface to choose one output place and determine other settings according to your own preferences.
5. After you finish all the settings, hit on "Start" button to begin to convert DVD to the format you have just set. Wait until the converting process is over and you will be able to import the file to CyberLink PowerDirector freely.

Part 4. Import DVD to Cyberlink PowerDirector with Boilsoft DVD Ripper

Boilsoft DVD Ripper is also wonderful for you to use to convert DVD to CyberLink PowerDirector. This converter can help you to rip DVD files to AVI, WMV, VCD, SVCD, iPod video MP4, PSP video MP4 and other formats with fast conversion speed and fine quality. There is a variety of settings you can customize for the converted files. The step-by-step instruction below will tell you how to use this fantastic DVD to Cyberlink PowerDirector converter to get your work done well.

1. Launch Boilsoft DVD Ripper on your computer after you download and install it. Hit on “Open” button to choose your DVD drive that has your DVD content. Make sure you have inserted your DVD in advance. You can also choose the folder that contains your DVD movie while browsing your computer.
2. After the files are loaded into the tool, you can then select the title, audio track, subtitle and output format as marked in the picture below. You are recommended here to set MP4 as the output format.
   
3. If you would like to alter the video codec, audio codec, bitrate and etc., you can hit on the “Setting” button in the interface to make it.
4. At last, you can hit on “Rip” button at the top menu to begin to convert DVD to MP4 for CyberLink PowerDirector editing further.

Part 5. Comparison and Conclusion

You have known detailed steps on how to convert DVD to CyberLink PowerDirector by using 3 different tools above. Which one is better? Just refer to the below comparison table to make your decision.

As you can conclude from the comparison chart above, Leawo DVD Ripper has the same features as DVDMate and Boilsoft DVD Ripper. However, for economical factors, Leawo DVD Ripper is highly recommended, because it has more functions that the other tools have not got. Its advantages are obvious.