DVD Shrink compresses DVD-Video discs and creates backups on a PC. Choose a whole-disc copy or select titles and streams to reduce the amount of video that needs to be stored.
How does DVD Shrink reduce a disc's size?
DVD Shrink analyzes the DVD's contents and applies compression to fit the backup into less storage. Compression can be set automatically or adjusted for individual titles, letting you choose how much space to save and how much image quality to retain.
In Full Disc mode, the program works with the disc's menus, titles, and other included content. The compression settings show how the selected output size affects the video, so you can decide whether to compress the entire disc or give priority to particular titles.
Can you back up only selected parts of a DVD?
Yes. Re-author mode lets you choose DVD titles for the backup instead of copying the complete disc structure. This suits a copy centered on the main feature, with less space used for material you do not want to include.
- Select titles and arrange them for the backup.
- Remove unwanted audio or subtitle streams to reduce included content.
- Use the preview window to check selected video.
What happens after DVD Shrink prepares the backup?
The backup can be written to the computer as DVD files or an ISO image. To make a disc copy, use the resulting backup with DVD-burning software; DVD Shrink is designed to work alongside a burner of your choice.
Pros
- Full Disc mode copies a DVD's complete structure
- Re-author mode lets you select titles for a smaller backup
- Compression settings balance output size and picture quality
- Backup files can be passed to separate DVD-burning software
Does DVD Shrink copy a whole DVD or just selected titles?
It supports both: Full Disc mode copies the disc structure, while Re-author mode lets you select titles.
Can DVD Shrink burn the backup to a disc?
It prepares the backup; DVD-burning software is used to write the copy to a disc.
What output can DVD Shrink create?
It can save a backup as DVD files or an ISO image.