4k disc degrading
4k disc degrading
Hi, I have a quick question does ripping degrade 4K discs in anyway.
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Re: 4k disc degrading
Ripping does not, transcoding (which Handbrake does, because it's a transcoder, not a dedicated ripper) does.
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Re: 4k disc degrading
I disagree, transcoding has no effect on the physical disk.Silent_Strider wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:23 pm Ripping does not, transcoding (which Handbrake does, because it's a transcoder, not a dedicated ripper) does.
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Re: 4k disc degrading
Thanks guys that puts my mind at ease.
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Re: 4k disc degrading
To put the conversation in another context; any time you handle a physical disc there is a possibility of damaging it. So to minimize damage due to handling, creating a copy and storing the original disc some place cool, dark, and safe is a good way to preserve it.