What should I use to extract songs from a concert DVD?

QI have a video DVD of a music concert, and I’d like to transfer the audio to a blank CD. I thought Cdburnerxp might be able to help, but I can’t figure how to do it. Is there an easier program? Thanks. Anthony Swalwell

ACdburnerxp is worth avoiding – it’s bundling a pre-ticked PUP in its installer (see Named & Shamed, page 10). Movavi Video Converter ( www.snipca. com/25454) is a junk-free alternative. It lets you ‘rip’ audio from DVDS or video files and export it for CD, ipod, phone and other devices, and everything is explained step by step. What’s the catch? First, it costs £29.95, though the free sevenday trial may be enough time for you to get the job done. The second problem is that Movavi can’t override copyprotection. Given that most commercial DVDS are locked against copying, that means you’re stuck. Give it a go, though. If your DVD is protected, Movavi will say so (see screenshot).

Media player VLC ( www.videolan.org) and video converter Handbrake ( https://handbrake.fr) both support ripping audio (and are best used together: www.snipca.com/25455). They’re not as easy as Movavi, but they don’t cost a penny. However, they too can’t override copy-protection.

What’s the answer if your DVD is locked? Tools designed to remove protection are rarely junk-free. Instead, use a screen recorder such as OBS Studio (see left) or ocam ( www.snipca.com/25456). Both have an audio-only option. It’s like taping songs off the radio – a legal grey area, but you shouldn’t get in trouble if you only use the recordings for your own private enjoyment.