HDRip, short for High-Definition Rip, refers to a type of video file that is ripped from a high-definition source, such as a Blu-ray disc or a high-definition video stream. The term "rip" means to copy or extract content from a source, often bypassing digital rights management (DRM) protections. HDRips are typically encoded in high-definition video codecs, such as H.264 or H.265, and have a high bitrate, resulting in a superior video quality compared to standard definition (SD) or low-definition (LD) files.