Corel DVD Copy 6 Plus

Corel proves that it's not happy to let new tech pass it by without a robust update to DVD Copy. The app has two primary functions: It can copy video files from one source to another, and it can convert files. It can also convert and then copy.

DVD Copy 6 supports converting to and from DVD, locally stored files, AVCHD, iPod, PSP, iPhone, cell phone, Nintendo DS and Gameboy, Zune, VCDs, and DivX formats. In our testing, which included an iPod, a DVD, a YouTube video, and several AVI and MPEG videos, we encountered no problems copying and converting from source to destination. The DVD copy function worked a bit slower, but our burner was ripping at 16x, so burner speed has a lot to do with it.

The interface is slick, with Task Buttons in the upper left, a preview pane below them, and Output, Source and Destination options in the center. There also a familiar layout for content being copied or converted and a Progress bar below that. The Help menu was excellent for newbies, though advanced users might find the documentation a bit lacking.

Easy enough for beginners to get their feet wet, yet filled with features that should appeal to those familiar with file conversion, Corel DVD Copy 6 is an excellent program for meeting video converting and copying needs.