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This frustration causes many casual copiers to simply give up on trying to make a copy of a RipGuard protected title.

A recent study that used data from online user forums found that over the last 12 months, RipGuard protected titles generated 10 to 20 times the level of ‘rip frustration’ as compared with very similar titles that were protected only with CSS, thereby narrowing the potential field of rippers down into the 15% range of Level 3 rippers and above.

While no copy protection method is 100 percent foolproof, the goal of a good security solution is to deter the majority of violators. Between 85 to 95 percent of all consumers lack the patience and the technical know-how to break through the extra layer of protection RipGuard-MOD™ provides, causing them to give up on making illegal copies.

Affordable to Employ

Macrovision RipGuard-MOD™ is the most cost-effective method to decrease piracy and increase sales on the market. No other technology is as affordable, convenient or trusted. With a per-disc cost structure, there is no upfront investment and no equipment or special media to buy, stock or maintain.

- Costs as low as less than a dollar per disc to protect your content
- No recurring cost, fees or contracts

Deters Casual Copiers

RipGuard-MOD™ (Manufacture-On-Demand) defeats attempts by most casual copiers by adding a layer of protection and complication that minimizes the effectiveness of common ripping tools.

- Beats nearly all rippers favored by casual copiers
- Continually updated to meet the changing needs of the market

Uncompromised Playability

RipGuard-MOD™ protects the integrity of your digital content while maintaining compatibility with PCs and both portable and standalone DVD players. The RipGuard system has been THX™ Verified, ensuring the audio and video quality of the original digital content is maintained.

- Passes the most stringent playability tests in the industry
- Is the only rip protection technology that meets the DVD-Video logo specifications

Easy Deployment

RipGuard-MOD™ can be added to your end product with little disruption to your existing workflow. In nearly all cases, no major authoring changes are required, and the title can be authored and verified using the same methods you are using today.

Capable of being employed on a wide variety of input sources, including DDP, ISO/UDF images and VIDEO_TS directories.