How to Convert a DVD to H264 Using Handbrake
Handbrake is a freeware video transcoder that until recently was best known and used among Mac users. The later Windows versions, however, are much improved, improving the GUI and fixing most nasty bugs. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of creating an mkv or mp4 file using H264 codec. Handbrake now accepts most video files as input but in our example, we will use a DVD disc as a source.
Source: DVD Guides