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: 117

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 Burn DVD on Mac Free and Easily: 5 Ways with Detailed Guide
This blog introduces 5 ways to burn DVD on Mac and provides detailed tutorials: using DVDFab DVD Creator for professional video DVDs, utilizing Finder for free data disc burning, and employing Disk Utility to burn disk images, along with methods for slideshows and audio CDs.
By Diana Smith - Dec 22, 2025
How to Convert DVD to Digital: 7 Free and Lossless Methods
Are you tired of lugging around a stack of DVDs or want to watch your favorite movie on a different device? Digitizing your DVD collection can be a game-changer. This post will show you how to convert DVD to digital free for playback on your desired mobile devices.
By Diana Smith - Dec 22, 2025
DRM Protection Explained: How It Works and How to Remove DRM from DVD
DRM protection is meant to control access, but in real life it often gets in the way of everyday use. In this guide, I explain what DRM protection is and why DRM removal can mean very different things depending on the media type. The hands-on part focuses on a step-by-step method to remove DRM protection from DVD.
By Diana Smith - Dec 19, 2025
DVDFab Remote Review: Ultimate Companion for DVDFab 13
DVDFab Remote lets you track DVDFab 13's progress in real-time and transfer large videos from your phone to computer. It’s the perfect companion to elevate your DVDFab 13 experience.
By Diana Smith - Dec 18, 2025
Top 3 Ways to Compress ISO Files Losslessly [2025 Updated]
This article explains how to compress ISO files to save storage space and speed up file transfers. It covers three main methods: DVD ripping software (DVDFab DVD Ripper), dedicated ISO compressors (like ISO Compressor and UnZiper), and general archivers (such as 7-Zip).
By Diana Smith - Dec 18, 2025
How to Convert ISO to MP4 for Free on Win & Mac: Top 8 Ways in 2025
By Diana Smith - Dec 18, 2025
18 Best Free DVD Burner Software for Windows in 2025 [Expert Review]
DVDs remain a reliable medium for archiving and sharing data, so a trustworthy free DVD burner software is still essential. This article reviews 18 free DVD burners for Windows 7/8/10/11 to help you choose the right one. Read on for the details.
By Diana Smith - Dec 17, 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 - Dec 17, 2025
Is HandBrake Free? Detailed HandBrake Review to Know If It's Worth It
HandBrake is a renowned name for video conversion. Whether one needs to convert video files, digital recordings, or DVD and Blu-ray discs, many users turn to HandBrake as their ultimate solution. But is HandBrake free? Or is it worth a try? This detailed HandBrake review answers and clears all doubts surrounding this versatile software.
By Diana Smith - Dec 16, 2025
DVDFab DVD Copy vs DVDFab HD Decrypter: A Detailed Review
This article provides a detailed comparison between DVDFab DVD Copy and DVDFab HD Decrypter, showing you the difference in functionality of DVDFab free vs paid product. It will help you make an informed decision on which tool best works for you.
By Diana Smith - Dec 15, 2025
How to Burn ISO to DVD, BD, UHD, CD Free on Windows and macOS
How to burn ISO to DVD for backup or playback on DVD players? Here are the ways to burn ISO files to disc with the built-in ISO burner for Windows and Mac and with the third-party ISO burner like DVDFab DVD Copy.
By Diana Smith - Dec 12, 2025
Why DVDFab prompts you to insert a DVD-9 disc when burning a DVD?
By Diana Smith - Dec 12, 2025