Handbrake is a very popular software that allows users to tinkle with their DVD discs and files. Technically referred to as a video transcoder, this software is designed to convert DVD files to and from a wide array of video formats available today. What’s more, Handbrake is a free and an open source program, which means it can be used by anybody for its intended purpose on their systems without having to pay for it. Handbrake is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.

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Unfortunately for Mac users, Handbrake Mavericks version is yet to be made available for this new system. The highest operating system that it is known to work seamlessly with is OS 10.8; not yet on the newest 10.9 Mavericks. SO if you’ve got Mavericks on your Mac and you wanted Handbrake installed, you simply can’t. As of writing, the Handbrake Mavericks incompatibility issue isn’t resolved yet. What you should do instead is to find a good alternative of Handbrake for Mavericks to use on your computer.

Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Mac, by far, is the best alternative to a Handbrake download for Mavericks. This software exceeds all the others in terms of performance, compatibility, and features. It is a ripper, editor, converter, and player all-in-one, thus making it the ideal tool for the job.

Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Mac OS X 10.9 can rip DVD files into almost all existing video formats. It can also do the same for audio tracks and movies. Converting the ripped files into a gadget-friendly version can be done easily as well, as there are pre-sets for the iPhone, Android, iPad, and iPod. This software is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and higher, including 10.9 Mavericks.

How to rip DVD on Mac OS X 10.9 with Handbrake Mavericks alternative

To easily use Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Mavericks devices, simply download and install the software into your computer. Once that’s done, click on the corresponding icon to run the program. Then follow the steps below:

1Load the files to be converted

Put the DVD disc in the drive and browse to the target file by clicking on File and then Load DVD. Compatible ones are DVD-9/5, dvdmedia, ISO and IFO. Once the file is successfully loaded, you’ll see the movie title in the user interface.

2Pick the output format

To select the desired output format, click on the icon representing the video’s original format. The new window to pop out will show a long list of options. Click on Common Video and from there, a range of output options becomes available. Simply select the one that you prefer. Video presets for the iPhone, PSP, Zune, and other popular gadgets will show up there too.

3Start the process

Be sure to adjust all settings and select the desired output folder before clicking on the Convert button on the lower part of the screen. Once you got everything all set up, initiate the conversion and let DVD Ripper for Mac do what it should. Then check out the output file in the folder that you assigned right after. If it’s there, then you can begin to enjoy the video in any way you like.

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Top Handbrake Mac OS X Mavericks Alternatives

DVD movies are best enjoyed in a lighter, more portable manner. Indeed, any DVD movie can now be viewed from almost all devices and gadgets, such as tablets and mobile phones. With Handbrake, you can easily do that and a whole lot more. But since Handbrake is not yet available for the Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks, you have no choice but to settle for the Handbrake Mavericks alternatives. That is, if you want to enjoy the same features that made this software very popular today.

There is a handful of software that can do almost the same things that Handbrake can do, and on a Mac OS 10.9 computer at that. The list below shows the possible software that you can install, so you can proceed with ripping and converting all the DVD files and videos that you wanted.

1. Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac

An excellent candidate for a Mavericks Handbrake alternative that must be mentioned is the Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac. This software works effortlessly with a Mavericks computer and converts DVD files in top speed. All DVD formats are supported. The software also allows for editing, downloading, burning, and copying of DVD files and movies.

Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate

Pavtube is also a great alternative to a Handbrake download for a Mavericks computer. Like Handbrake, it can also rip and convert DVD files, including BDs and all other unprotected videos in formats recognized by the popular portable video players today. What’s more, this software can convert those files to make them compatible for non-linear editing using Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, and Avid Media Composer, among others.

Brosoft DVD Ripper for Mac

Unlike Handbrake, Brosoft DVD Ripper for Mac is fully compatible with the 10.9 Mavericks operating system. It works just as fast and easy too, thus allowing users to effortlessly rip and convert all protected and unprotected DVD and video files into MOV, MP4, AVI, FLV, MKV, XviD, DivX, and WMV. It can also make the files viewable on an iPad, iPod, and iPhone, as well as other popular devices such as the Apple TV, Android tablets, and online video sharing sites.

How to Make Handbrake Libdvdcss Workable on Mac OS X El Capitan or Later

If your MacBook or iMac is running on Mac OS X El Capitan or later version and you need to make libdvdcss workable on Mac OS X 10.11 for your Handbrake DVD ripping, you are suggested to prepare yourself mentally. The Handbrake doesn't run as smoothly as the one abovementioned.

Case 1: El Capitan apparently broke Handbrake ripping copy-protected DVDs. Any clue what to do?

Solutions:
1) Disable SIP and reinstall libdvdcss on Mac El Capitan. FIY: SIP means System Integrity Protection, the new security system for OS X El Capitan.
2) Install a copy via homebrew ( a package manager).
3) Move software library to /usr/local/lib instead, which is not protected by SIP.

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How to move libdvdcss file to /usr/local/lib?
• Create a new Finder window
• Go to /Library/SystemMigration/History/ through cmd-shift-G (<--copy the path from here also allowed) and manually proceed on inside Migration-some-gibberish/QuarantineRoot/usr
• Copy the libdvdcss.2.dylib file (Cmd-C)
• Apply cmd-shift-G to /usr/local/lib (no copy remember!)
• Take use of cmd-opt-V to move it (not copy) it to this location
• It will ask for your password and should then move it.

Case 2: Current libdvdcss version is 2.8.1 BUT won't install on OS X El Capitan unless it has been installed before upgrading. The problem seems to be that El Capitan does not allow the creation of the necessary folders in usr. If you installed it BEFORE updating to El Capitan then there is no problem. I tried to disable rootless but still no luck

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Solutions:
1) Downgrade your El Capitan to Mac OS X Yosemite first and then download & install libdvdcss and OSXfuse on Yosemite before upgrading to El Capitan.
2) Generally, /usr/local can't be found on fresh installs of OS X 10.5 to 10.10. When you update operating system from Yosemite (no /usr/local directory) to El Capitan, /usr/local is generated automatically. If not, there might be something wrong with the El Capitan installer or your system.

The way to fix libdvdcss won't install problem is temporarily disable rootless, create the directory, make sure the 'restricted' flag is not set, and re-enable rootless.

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