Does ripping a DVD erase it? The answer to this question is not a straightforward one. In general, ripping a DVD does not erase it, but there are some exceptions to this rule.

When you rip a DVD, you are copying the data from the DVD to your computer. This process does not erase the DVD. However, if you are using a software DVD ripping program, there is a chance that the program will erase the DVD when it copies the data. Therefore, it is important to choose a DVD ripping program that does not erase the DVD.

There are …