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: 121

Expertise

Analyses of evolving disc encryption standards and UHD archival methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University

Latest Posts

Virtual CloneDrive Review & Best Free Alternatives for Windows 11/10/8/7
In this article, you will be given a full Virtual CloneDrive review and best free virtual drive software except for Virtual CloneDrive. Each of them has its highlighted features worth your trial to mount or unmount ISO files.
By Diana Smith - Nov 7, 2025
How to Burn 4K Blu-ray Discs: From Authoring to Hardware Burners
Burning 4K Blu-rays takes more than just burning a video file; it requires proper authoring and compatible hardware. After testing several workflows, I found that software like DVDFab UHD Creator and 4K Blu-ray burners such as Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD work best together to preserve HDR and playback quality. This guide walks you through how to author, burn, and play 4K movies on your home theater setup.
By Diana Smith - Nov 7, 2025
Convert Vudu Disc to Digital: How It Works, Pricing and Limits
The Vudu Disc to Digital feature converts your DVDs and Blu-rays into cloud-based digital copies, ready to stream through Fandango at Home. While it offers convenience and legal access, it also comes with strict limits. In this guide, we explain how the service works, review its pros and cons, and introduce more powerful alternatives.
By Diana Smith - Nov 6, 2025
Top 6 Best Blu-ray Copy Software Programs: Reviews & How-to
By Diana Smith - Nov 6, 2025
Windows DVD Maker Review: Features, Limitations, and Best Alternatives
Once a default tool on older Windows versions, Windows DVD Maker still appeals with its simplicity but no longer fits today's systems due to limited format support and outdated compatibility. In this review, we evaluate its security, and real usability on Windows 10 and 11. Based on testing and user feedback, I recommend exploring safer and more powerful alternatives.
By Diana Smith - Nov 6, 2025
How to Rip DVD with VLC Media Player on Windows, Mac and Linux
This article reviews VLC Media Player and provides a step-by-step guide on how to rip DVDs with VLC on Mac, Windows and Linux. Moreover, it provides troubleshooting tips for common problems users may encounter when ripping DVDs with VLC.
By Diana Smith - Nov 5, 2025
7 Best & Free DVD Menu Creators: How to Make DVD Menu on Windows & Mac
This article will explore the top 7 free DVD menu makers compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, and provide detailed steps to create a DVD menu.
By Diana Smith - Nov 5, 2025
How to Rip Audio from DVD with 5 Best Free DVD Audio Rippers [2025]
This guide explores how to rip audio from DVDs with the help of popular and free DVD audio rippers. Whether you're an audiophile or want to enjoy your favorite movie soundtracks, dialogues, or music, this guide has everything you need to know.
By Diana Smith - Nov 5, 2025
What is HandBrake Web Optimized and Anamorphic: Details and Guide
Handbrake is a free transcoder that is used by a number of people. In addition to this, there are other features named Web Optimized and Anamorphic, which is an unremarkable feature offered by handbrake. A number of users do not understand these two features. This article will help you know what is Handbrake for Windows and answer different questions related to its features. Read below to know more.
By Diana Smith - Nov 5, 2025
WinX DVD Author Review and Best Alternative on Windows & Mac
Many users have recently experienced issues with WinX DVD Author, and the help section seems to be of little assistance to many frustrated users. To help resolve this, we're recommending a detailed tutorial and a top alternative for you.
By Diana Smith - Nov 4, 2025
How to Convert BDMV to MKV/MP4 on Windows or macOS: 6 Best Tools
Through hands-on testing of popular converters, I found each tool fits a distinct need: DVDFab for full Blu-ray performance, MakeMKV for pure lossless output, and CloudConvert for small online tasks. The article reviews these methods in detail and shows how to convert BDMV to MP4 or MKV without losing visual fidelity.
By Diana Smith - Nov 4, 2025
How to Rip and Extract Hi-Fi Audio from Blu-rays Easily?
This guide walks you through the process of ripping audio from Blu-ray discs using DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper to help you create a personalized music collection for playback on any device.
By Diana Smith - Nov 4, 2025