How to Copy a DVD (not copy-protected)

From time to time you may find yourself wanting to burn a DVD that you are someone else has created.  The following instructions will not work with a copy-protected DVD with a Hollywood blockbuster on it.  Sorry Marvel fans.

1) Click on Spotlight in your menu bar, type in "Disk Utility," then select it when it appears.

2) Insert the DVD to be copied and select "SuperDrive" from the left-side menu.

3)  From the File -> New menu, select "Disk Image from 'DVD Video Recording'..."

4)  Give your image a name and select where on your computer you want it saved, then click "Save."

5)  Wait, as your image is being created.  This can take a while depending on the size of your DVD.

6)  Once the previous step is complete, you will see your file listed in the left-side column.  In this case, it is called "mydvd.dmg."  Your DVD may automatically eject itself.  If not, go ahead and eject it.

7)  Select your image file and click the "Burn" button in the toolbar.

8)  When it says "Waiting for a disc to be inserted" insert your blank DVD.

9)  Once it says "Ready to Burn," click the "Burn" button.

10)  Wait as your image is burned to your DVD.  Once again, this could take a while.

11)  If all goes well, you should see the message below.  Hit "OK," quit out of Disk Utility, and enjoy your duplicate DVD.