If you want the best DVD copies, you will have to rely on Shrink DVD, which is a DVD copying freeware. With Shrink to DVD you can make copies of movies on DVDs or hard drives. And the entire process is as simple as a click of the mouse. Shrink to DVD has an edge over other such software because it has the capacity to shrink the size of the original movie and fit it on to a DVD much smaller in size. Also, it can transfer data from a dual layered (8.5 GB) DVDs to a single layered (4.7 GB) DVD. The shrink can copy any DVD up to 9.4 GB in size to your DVD at a nominal cost or no cost at all.

Shrink to DVD can perform all these amazing tasks without compromising on the quality of sound or picture of the original DVD. However, you must be careful not to make copies of repurchased, scratched or damaged DVDs otherwise Shrink DVD will magnify the flaws in the duplicate copy. Shrink DVD helps you copy from DVD to DVD and Hard drive, Hard drive to DVD and Hard drive, and to burn to DVD-R files from DVD files.

The Shrink to DVD is done with great precision. The Shrink software provides a preview of the video during the process so that you can adjust target size. The software supports different types of burner drives including single layer, and double layer. It also has the option of recording without any errors and supports the buffer protection system. The Shrink to DVD helps you erase and rewrite quickly.

However, you need to have a clean original copy if you want flawless copies made from it. Make sure there are no scratch marks or fingerprints on the DVD. It is best to use good quality recordable DVD disks, such as Verbatim, Fuji, Sony, etc.

Also, if you are using external USB DVD drive, you must connect it directly to the computer without using the USB hub. The Shrink to DVD software has a simple interface with which you can choose how the firmness is to be spread across the film. The software enables you to delete elements like the video titles, menus, subtitles, audio tracks, etc.

The Shrink to DVD software can reduce the DVD to 47% of its original size and make an identical back-up copy without any changes. The Shrink to DVD format has an edge over other types of software programs because of its efficiency and speed.