Wenny Yan

DVDFab Editor

Wenny Yan is a tech writer at DVDFab with eight years of hands‑on experience. She writes clear, practical guides based on real testing for disc storage and audio/video format conversion. Before that, she worked as a Chinese‑English tech translator, which greatly improved her writing skills. She loves reading, watching classic films, and hiking to explore the world. Her writing is straightforward and easy to follow.
Joined in 2017
Article Contributed: 102

Expertise

Disc storage technologies and audio/video format conversion.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of California, Berkeley

Latest Posts

  • How to Remove Mosaic from Disc Video with AI: DVD & Blu-ray Detail Refiner
    How to Remove Mosaic from Disc Video with AI: DVD & Blu-ray Detail Refiner

    Removing mosaic from disc video is possible when the affected scene still has enough visual context. DVDFab Detail Restore AI is a tool that performs AI correction and reconstructs video details through cloud processing during DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD ripping. Simply load the disc source, enable Detail Refiner AI, choose a quality mode, and start the cloud task. DVDFab will process the affected area, enhance local details, and export a cleaner video for review.

    By Wenny Yan - Jun 5, 2026
  • DVDFab vs MakeMKV: Comparison, Test Result & Step-by-Step Guide
    DVDFab vs MakeMKV: Comparison, Test Result & Step-by-Step Guide

    If you're exploring DVD ripper tools, you've probably come across recommendations for both DVDFab and MakeMKV. What are the differences between MakeMKV vs DVDFab? How do you use each one? And which is the best fit for your needs? This article will answer all your questions.

    By Wenny Yan - Jun 4, 2026
  • How to Use MakeMKV to Rip DVD and Blu-ray Discs [June 2026 Updated]
    How to Use MakeMKV to Rip DVD and Blu-ray Discs [June 2026 Updated]

    MakeMKV can rip DVDs and Blu-rays to MKV files by reading the disc, letting you choose the main title, and saving the selected video, audio, subtitles, and chapter data without re-encoding. It is a direct way to make a digital copy for personal backup or local playback, but it only exports MKV, does not compress files, and needs the right optical drive for DVD, Blu-ray, or UHD Blu-ray discs.

    By Wenny Yan - Jun 3, 2026
  • How to Convert ISO to MKV: Lossless Remux vs H.265 Re-encode
  • PS3 ISO Files: Why Your PS3 Won't Play Them and How to Fix It (2026)
    PS3 ISO Files: Why Your PS3 Won't Play Them and How to Fix It (2026)

    The PS3 does not play ISO files natively: video ISOs need format conversion, and game ISOs require custom firmware and decryption. This guide focuses on converting video ISOs to MP4 using DVDFab DVD Ripper, with a five-step walkthrough and troubleshooting for the most common playback failures. For game ISOs or RPCS3 emulation, the final section maps out which path applies to your situation.

    By Wenny Yan - Jun 3, 2026
  • How to Use HandBrake to Convert DVD to MP4: Detailed Guide
    How to Use HandBrake to Convert DVD to MP4: Detailed Guide

    HandBrake can convert unprotected DVDs to MP4 with a simple process: load the DVD, scan the disc, choose the main title, set MP4 as the format, and start encoding. For CSS-protected DVDs, you may need libdvdcss, but HandBrake still cannot handle every protected, damaged, or poorly structured disc. When HandBrake fails, DVDFab DVD Ripper is recommended as a more reliable alternative.

    By Wenny Yan - Jun 2, 2026
  • How to Play DVDs on Xbox One: App Setup, Supported Models, and Fixes
    How to Play DVDs on Xbox One: App Setup, Supported Models, and Fixes

    To play a DVD on Xbox One, insert the disc into the console and install the free Blu-ray Player app when prompted. Once installed, the app plays both DVDs and standard Blu-ray discs, and you can control playback with the Xbox controller. If your console has no disc drive or the DVD will not play because of region, disc, or drive issues, convert the DVD to an Xbox-compatible digital file with DVDFab and play it from USB or network storage.

    By Wenny Yan - Jun 2, 2026
  • Does PS3 Play Blu-ray? Solved!
    Does PS3 Play Blu-ray? Solved!

    The PS3 can play standard 1080p Blu-ray movies and 3D Blu-rays, but it does not support 4K UHD Blu-ray discs. For smooth playback, keep the system software updated, make sure the disc region matches your console, and use a controller or PS3 Blu-ray remote to navigate menus. If a disc cannot play directly or you want USB/DLNA playback, converting the Blu-ray to a PS3-friendly format such as MP4 with DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper is the more reliable option.

    By Wenny Yan - Jun 2, 2026
  • How to Convert VOB to MP4 with HandBrake? Best Settings Included
    How to Convert VOB to MP4 with HandBrake? Best Settings Included

    HandBrake can convert unprotected VOB files to MP4, but the right source choice matters. For one loose VOB file, open the file directly. For a DVD backup with several VOB files, open the full VIDEO_TS folder instead of selecting each VOB one by one. HandBrake can queue multiple files, but it is not the right tool for merging several separate VOB clips into one MP4.

    By Wenny Yan - May 29, 2026
  • Xbox One Won't Play DVD? Causes, Fixes, and Workarounds (2026)
    Xbox One Won't Play DVD? Causes, Fixes, and Workarounds (2026)

    Xbox One can play DVDs, but only when the right app, region settings, and disc condition align. I tested failures across multiple units, and most trace back to four causes. This guide works through the correct fixes in order, including parental controls and the hard power cycle, then covers converting your collection to USB files with DVDFab DVD Ripper when the drive has worn out.

    By Wenny Yan - May 28, 2026
  • QLED vs. UHD: Which TV Technology Is Better in 2026?
    QLED vs. UHD: Which TV Technology Is Better in 2026?

    QLED and UHD describe different things: QLED is a display technology that boosts brightness and color through a quantum dot layer; UHD is a resolution standard equivalent to 4K. Most QLED TVs are already UHD, so the real decision is whether quantum dot performance justifies the added cost for your viewing environment.

    By Wenny Yan - May 28, 2026
  • How to Convert WMV to DVD Free and Easily: Windows / Mac / Online
    How to Convert WMV to DVD Free and Easily: Windows / Mac / Online

    WMV files do not play natively on DVD players, and getting them onto a disc requires conversion, authoring, and burning steps that many tools only partially handle. Three approaches are tested here, covering setups from current Windows and Mac to legacy Vista and Windows 7. For most users, the full-authoring option completes all three steps in a single workflow. The online converter is a useful fallback when format conversion is all that is needed.

    By Wenny Yan - May 27, 2026