How to play ratDVD files

What is ratDVD

ratDVD is a tool that you can use to compress full DVDs (including full menus, extras, multiple audio, subtitles and angles) to much smaller .ratDVD files. It was written as a way to create smaller files that can be shared on the Internet easier and also include the extra material that would usually be cut out. However, because it is able to significantly reduce the size of the entire DVD, it is also a nice backup tool. The program will also convert ratDVD files back to DVD files so they can be burned to disc and viewed on a stand-alone player. This simple playback guide will give you the easiest method to playing back DVDs you have compressed to .ratDVD files.

Requirements

ratDVD- Download the latest ratDVD here.

Although it is not required, Windows Media Player 11 should be installed although 10 will work as well. Read more about WMP below.

Install the program after you download it and use it to compress whatever DVDs you wish. An excellent guide for using ratDVD is available here: Compressing DVDs using ratDVD

Windows Media Player

All Windows Operating Systems come loaded with the DirectShow-based Windows Media Player.

This is the easiest way to playback your ratDVD files, and it should work flawlessly. ratDVD files have the option to open with WMP so I would say that is a good decision.

Finally

If you have any problems that need troubleshooting, please visit our Discussion Forums and ask your question there. Enjoy :)

Version History

v1.0 -- 11th September, 2007, First version online (DVDBack23)

Special thanks to Dela for the information on ratDVD