MDRP
MDRP is a macOS DVD ripping app that helps users copy DVD video to their Mac, create disc images, and convert content for digital playback.
What is MDRP?
MDRP is a native macOS DVD ripping application for copying DVD video to a Mac for backup, archiving, and personal playback workflows. It is published by Metakine Inc. and is commonly known as Mac DVDRipper Pro. Users install it to save DVD content as files or disc images, extract the main feature, or convert video into formats that are easier to watch without using the original disc. The app supports common movie-copying tasks such as full-disc backups, main-title extraction, and rip-and-convert workflows for digital viewing. It also includes settings for subtitles, audio tracks, output formats, and other conversion preferences, making it useful for people managing a physical DVD collection on modern Macs. MDRP is a focused utility for DVD owners who want a dedicated desktop tool rather than a general media player or organizer.
Key features
- Copy DVD video to files on your Mac
- Create full disc-image backups from supported DVDs
- Extract only the main movie or selected video content
- Convert ripped DVD content for digital playback
- Choose subtitle, audio, and output preferences before ripping
- Run on modern Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
MDRP is a legitimate DVD-ripping utility for macOS. Access to removable media, files, and folders is normal for its purpose because it needs to read DVDs and write large output files or disc images to your Mac. Removing the app is generally straightforward, but any saved rips, settings, or unfinished workflows may be affected if you still use it. Keep it only if you actively work with DVD media, and store any finished video files or backups where you want them before uninstalling.
Recommendation: Keep MDRP if you still rip or back up DVD content on your Mac. If you no longer use physical DVDs, you can remove it to free space and reduce clutter, while keeping any ripped movies or disc images you still want.
Common paths
/Applications/MDRP.app
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.mdrp.MDRP.plist
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