Diana Smith

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  6 Best Blu-ray Copy Software for Windows & Mac [2026 Tested & Ranked]

  Blu-ray copy software is designed to clone content to blank discs or save movies as ISO files, folders, or digital formats on a local server. Top Blu-ray copy software includes DVDFab Blu-ray Copy for professional grade decryption and five versatile copy modes. Other notable tools are Leawo Blu-ray Copy for stable 3D preservation and Blue-Cloner for simple one-click operations. For those who prioritize digital media servers like Plex, MakeMKV and DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper offer efficient lossless remuxing and high quality file conversion.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 19, 2026
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  How to Convert DVD to USB for TV/Car Playback [2026 Guide]

  To convert DVD to USB, you can choose from three ways. The first is using a professional ripper to bypass encryption and convert movies into MP4 files for Smart TVs or cars playback. The second is a direct copy and paste for unprotected data or home movies to USB. The third is hiring local DVD to USB transfer services if you lack a computer or a disc drive.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 16, 2026
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  How to Convert DVD to MP4: 14 Tools Tested & Guide [2026]

  To convert a DVD to MP4, you'll need "ripping" software to read the physical disc's data and re-encode it into a digital file. While free tools like HandBrake or VLC Media Player are excellent for homemade discs, professional software like DVDFab DVD Ripper is often required for complex movie file structures. To begin, simply insert the DVD, open your selected software, choose the MP4 (H.264/AAC) output profile, and click "Start".

  By Diana Smith - Feb 14, 2026
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  Top 6 ISO to MP4 Converters in 2026: Tested & Guide

  To convert ISO to MP4, you'll need a reliable converter to read and digitize the disc image data. While HandBrake offers a free solution for unencrypted files, DVDFab provides faster conversion and handles complex protection automatically. The process involves loading ISO files, selecting the MP4 container, and configuring codecs for hardware acceleration. These methods ensure high-quality digital MP4 files that are compatible with you media servers.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 14, 2026
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  How to Convert DVD to AVI Free and Easily [2026 Updated]

  Converting DVD to AVI effectively requires choosing the right ripper based on your disc type. For encrypted commercial DVDs, DVDFab DVD Ripper is the recommended solution due to its built-in decryption and GPU acceleration. For homemade or unencrypted discs, free tools like VLC and Icepine are viable alternatives. This guide covers 5 verified methods to help you digitize collections for playback on legacy hardware, such as older car DVD players and DivX-certified devices.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 12, 2026
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  How to Convert VCR to DVD Fast and Free: Best 3 Methods in 2026

  To convert vcr to dvd, use a USB video capture device (such as Diamond Video Capture VC500, Roxio, or Elgato) to connect your VCR to a computer. Then, use the included software to record the video and burn it to a DVD. You can also use professional software like DVDFab DVD Creator to burn the digitized video to a standard DVD.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 12, 2026
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  Top 10 Best CD Burning Software on Windows and Mac [Detailed Review]

  CD burning software is designed to help you preserve music, photos, and data on physical media. Power2Go is the best all-around tool, while CDBurnerXP and Express Burn offer fast, free solutions for Windows and Mac. For professional video DVD burning, DVDFab DVD Creator is the top choice.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 12, 2026
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  10 Best Free DVD Authoring Software for Mac & Windows in 2026: Tested

  After testing the top candidates for best DVD authoring software, our verdict identifies DVDFab DVD Creator as the superior choice for users seeking professional menu customization and hardware-accelerated rendering on Windows and Mac, while DVDStyler is the open-source option for those strictly needing a free tool. This roundup reviews 10 leading programs based on real-world burning speed, format support, and ease of use to help you avoid outdated software and create polished DVDs efficiently.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 12, 2026
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  10 Best DVD Rippers for Windows & macOS [2026 Expert Review]

  DVD ripping software is designed to convert physical discs into digital formats like MP4 or MKV for backing up, compressing, and editing, or for playback on various devices. Top specialized DVD rippers include DVDFab DVD Ripper, which offers a full-featured, high-speed experience with advanced decryption options; MakeMKV, known for its lossless extraction; and versatile, free, open-source video transcoders like HandBrake.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 11, 2026
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  How to Downgrade Unfriendly Firmware Based on Supported Drive List

  Firmware downgrades replace restricted AACS 2.0 microcode with legacy versions to enable raw data access. The DVDFab UHD Drive Tool automates this microcode reversion for various hardware models. This process ensures the drive's internal controller bypasses encryption checks and enables bit-perfect 4K backups through the DVDFab software ecosystem.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 9, 2026
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  3 Best DVD Recorders Review & Tips for Making Pro DVD from Video

  A DVD recorder, also known as DVD writer, records analog or digital signals digitally onto blank DVDs. Previously, DVD recorders could record in one of three formats: DVD-RAM, DVD-VR, or DVD+VR. In favor of DVD recorders, VCRs are phasing out. Against such backdrops, we are going to discuss the best DVD recorders, VHS to DVD recorder, and how to convert video to DVD for home play.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 9, 2026
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  How to Transfer 8mm Film to DVD: Best Tools and Services in 2026

  To transfer 8mm film to DVD, you have there main paths: 1. Use a digital film scanner combined with DVDFab DVD Creator for professional editing and DVD burning (Best DIY quality); 2. Record a projector screen using a digital camera (Cheapest but lowest quality); 3. Hire a professional transfer service like Legacybox for a hands-off approach.

  By Diana Smith - Feb 7, 2026