Converting DVD Movies to Region Free

[rubberman542]

I live in Japan and I am using a Japanese PS2 to play my DVDs. My PS2 is not mod-chipped, so it will only play Japanese DVDs.

I have downloaded a couple American DVDs and burned them onto DVD-R. Is there a way I can burn a DVD so that it is "Region-Free"??? I don't want to alter my PS2 (get a mod-chip) if I don't have to.

I have read that "Daemon tools", or a combination of "Any DVD" and "DVD Shrink" will do this, but I am a complete NOOB, so I need some advice on which is the best way.

Thanks in advance for your help

[mats.hogberg]

Downloaded DVDs sounds pretty near this sites definition of wares, which is not something discussed here, but I take it that they are not copyrighted...
To answer your question, IfoEdit can remove region protection. Just load the ifo, press the Region free button, save ifo. Burn. Done.

/Mats

[garryheather]

When you say you download American DVD's, does that mean you're a pirate ?

If so, you won't get any help here - the forum rules strictly say:

Do NOT give warez.

Do NOT link to warez .

Do NOT ask for warez.

Do NOT provide information how to obtain warez.

Do NOT advocate warez.

Warez includes downloaded copyrighted movies, movies that are not yet released on VHS/DVD and copying rented movies.


What you are doing could well be illegal.