DVDFab

DVDFab is a disc copying and ripping suite that handles DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD media. It removes copy protection automatically, lets you duplicate entire discs or extract just the movie, and converts video to common file formats for playback on computers and mobile devices.

What it does

The Copy module duplicates a disc to a blank disc or ISO file. You can clone the disc bit for bit, copy only the main movie while stripping menus and extras, or compress a dual layer Blu-ray (BD50) down to fit on a cheaper single layer disc (BD25). DVDFab handles current protection schemes including CSS, AACS, BD+, and region codes without requiring any manual configuration. You insert the disc, pick a mode, and the software does the rest.

The Ripper module extracts video from a disc into standard file formats. MKV passthrough preserves the original quality without re-encoding, while other profiles convert to MP4, AVI, or device-specific presets for phones and tablets. A separate Converter module handles files that are already on your hard drive, letting you transcode between formats or adjust resolution and bitrate before transferring to another device.

Who it is for

I have used DVDFab for years to back up my physical movie collection to a NAS, and it has handled every disc I have thrown at it. The MKV passthrough mode is what keeps me coming back, because I get the full quality of the original disc in a file that Plex or Kodi can play directly. If you own a large collection of DVDs or Blu-rays and want digital copies without quality loss, DVDFab is the most reliable tool I have found for the job. The price is significant, but it pays for ongoing updates to keep up with new protection schemes.