Diana Smith

DVDFab Editor

As a foundational voice in optical media preservation, Diana brings twelve years of industry-shaping expertise to DVDFab's core technology team. Her authoritative analyses of evolving disc encryption standards and UHD archival methodologies have established critical benchmarks for professional workflows. Beyond her pioneering work in media technology, Diana is an accomplished dancer with multiple regional titles, and actively curates vintage science fiction collections.

Joined in 2013

Article Contributed: 122

Expertise

Analyses of evolving disc encryption standards and UHD archival methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University

Latest Posts

How to Convert DVD to USB Drive: Tools, Formats and Steps Guide
Converting DVD to USB is a common need when archiving movies or home videos. This guide compares tools like DVDFab, MakeMKV, and HandBrake, explains format choices, and shows step-by-step how to copy DVD to flash drive, while avoiding playback errors on TVs, cars, and media players.
By Diana Smith - Dec 2, 2025
How to Convert MP4 to DVD Format for Free on Windows, Mac & Online
To convert MP4 to DVD for seamless playback on home theaters, you generally require popular desktop solutions like DVDFab DVD Creator, which allow you to design custom navigation menus and burn video data directly to physical discs (DVD-5 or DVD-9). Alternatively, you can use an online converter like Zamzar to simply transcode MP4 files into a DVD-compatible format without installing software.
By Diana Smith - Dec 2, 2025
AnyDVD Is Discontinued: The Best Mac & Windows Upgrade Path in 2025
AnyDVD HD was a widely used Windows driver designed to automatically decrypt DVD and Blu-ray copy protections in the background, allowing other applications to access the disc's data freely. However, following the shutdown of its developer RedFox in 2024, the software is now discontinued and no longer receives updates for newer encryption schemes. Consequently, users seeking continued functionality have migrated to updated alternatives like DVDFab, which maintains active development to support the latest 4K UHD standards and decrypt new discs that the outdated AnyDVD software can no longer read.
By Diana Smith - Dec 2, 2025
How to Convert DVD to MP4: 14 Best & Free Methods [2025]
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 - Dec 1, 2025
How to Enable HandBrake GPU Acceleration: Detailed Steps and Alternative
Understanding HandBrake settings can be complex for new users, and learning the encoding process can be time-consuming. However, this guide aims to answer the question, "Does HandBrake use GPU?" and provide a detailed explanation of how to enable HandBrake GPU acceleration for faster video transcoding and conversion. Also, stay tuned for a worthy HandBrake alternative to rip DVD content in one click without hassle.
By Diana Smith - Dec 1, 2025
UHD Backup Software Review: Choose the Best Tool for 4K Blu-ray Backup
4K UHD Blu-rays deliver stunning detail and sound, which makes backing up your valuable collection more important than ever. This guide reviews four UHD backup tools—DVDFab UHD Copy, DVDFab UHD Ripper, MakeMKV, and HandBrake—highlighting their features, pros, and cons to help you safeguard and enjoy your movies with confidence.
By Diana Smith - Nov 28, 2025
Can You Play Blu-ray on DVD Player? [2025 Facts and Solutions]
Wondering if a DVD player can spin a Blu-ray? Quick answer: no. This comprehensive guide explains, in plain terms, why the hardware is incompatible, what happens if you try, and the safest ways to watch your Blu-ray on a DVD player anyway.
By Diana Smith - Nov 28, 2025
How to Burn DVDs with SRT, SMI, ASS, SSA Subtitles?
Burning DVDs with SRT/SMI/ASS/SSA subtitles helps you fully grasp every scene. This guide shows how to burn your favorite movies to quality DVD with custom subtitles, ensuring you never miss a word!
By Diana Smith - Nov 28, 2025
Convert Video to DVD: 8 Best and Free Video to DVD Converters in 2025
This article reviews 8 free video to DVD converters and services. Read on to choose the best one that suits your needs and learn how to convert video to DVD on your computer.
By Diana Smith - Nov 28, 2025
How to Burn Xbox 360 Games: What's Legal and Safer Alternatives
Many Xbox 360 titles rely on physical discs. For users who want a practical way to preserve their games or understand how burnable Xbox 360 game files work, this guide breaks down the essentials. You'll learn the conditions required for burning Xbox 360 games to a DVD, and the steps involved when preparing ISO files, and writing them onto a disc.
By Diana Smith - Nov 27, 2025
UHD vs HD: Unlocking the Potential of High-Resolution Content
This article shows you the relations and differences between HD and UHD, and recommend you some UHD resolutions for you to copy, rip and playback 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in an easy way.
By Diana Smith - Nov 26, 2025
How to Convert AVI to DVD on Windows and Mac: 6 Best Tools
This article answers all your questions about how to burn AVI to DVD, and provides the most comprehensive roundup of AVI to DVD converters for Windows and Mac, along with detailed step-by-step instructions.
By Diana Smith - Nov 26, 2025