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 Rip DVD with Subtitles and Extract Subtitles from DVD to SRT [2026]
    How to Rip DVD with Subtitles and Extract Subtitles from DVD to SRT [2026]

    To rip a DVD with subtitles, first decide whether you want subtitles that can be turned on and off, subtitles permanently burned into the picture, or a separate subtitle file. DVDFab DVD Ripper can keep DVD subtitle tracks in the ripped video, render one track into the picture, process forced subtitles, or extract subtitles as IDX/SUB. DVDFab can also use OCR to convert DVD subtitles to editable SRT text.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 13, 2026
  • A Detailed WinX DVD Ripper Platinum Review: 2026 Updated
    A Detailed WinX DVD Ripper Platinum Review: 2026 Updated

    WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is a beginner-friendly DVD ripper for converting DVD discs, ISO images, and VIDEO_TS folders to MP4, AVI, and other digital formats. It supports GPU acceleration, 350+ output profiles, protected and 99-title DVDs, plus ISO/folder backups. Its main drawbacks are the 5-minute trial limit, no MKV passthrough output, and a lack of advanced audio controls.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 12, 2026
  • DVDFab Not Working or Slow Ripping? Official Troubleshooting Guide
    DVDFab Not Working or Slow Ripping? Official Troubleshooting Guide

    DVDFab is a powerful and dependable all-in-one solution for disc copy, ripping, conversion, and protection removal. If it is not working properly or ripping too slowly, the cause is usually the disc, drive, settings, GPU acceleration, new protection, or limits in free modules. This guide explains the most common problems and fixes, and shows that most issues can be solved with the right checks, updates, or support logs.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 10, 2026
  • Avoid Unsafe DVDFab Cracks: Explore the Benefits of Free Offers
    Avoid Unsafe DVDFab Cracks: Explore the Benefits of Free Offers

    This article explores the truth that the so-called "professional" DVDFab Crack, "free" DVDFab Keygen, and DVDFab Torrent are actually malicious software in disguise. To safeguard your privacy and security, DVDFab advises against trusting pirated software providers, as they pose potential risks. But don't worry, you can directly FREE experience the authorized DVDFab without any registration.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 10, 2026
  • Convert DVD to WMV on Win & Mac: Tested Tool and Steps
    Convert DVD to WMV on Win & Mac: Tested Tool and Steps

    DVD to WMV conversion still makes sense for older Windows systems, legacy software, and local playback workflows where compatibility matters more than modern format flexibility. A capable DVD ripper can convert DVD to WMV while letting you control quality, audio tracks, and subtitles. My view is straightforward: WMV is now a niche format, but it remains useful when Windows-oriented compatibility is the priority.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 10, 2026
  • Rip vs Burn CD: What's the Difference and How to Copy a CD
    Rip vs Burn CD: What's the Difference and How to Copy a CD

    Ripping and burning move audio in opposite directions. Ripping copies songs from an audio CD to your computer, while burning writes files from your computer to a blank disc. To copy an audio CD with one optical drive, rip the source CD first, replace it with a blank disc, and burn the saved tracks as an Audio CD. Use MP3 when smaller files and broad playback support matter; use WAV when you want an uncompressed intermediate copy before burning another disc.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 7, 2026
  • 2026 Tested ISO Converter Tools for Images, DVDs, and ISO Files
    2026 Tested ISO Converter Tools for Images, DVDs, and ISO Files

    An ISO converter should be chosen by the conversion direction. AnyBurn and AnyToISO work for converting images, archives, and folders to ISO, while DVDFab DVD Copy and PowerISO cover DVD-to-ISO tasks. For ISO output, CloudConvert converts ISO files to ZIP or 7Z, SysTools converts ISO to formats such as BIN, IMG, DMG, and NRG, and DVDFab DVD Ripper or VLC can turn DVD ISO video into MP4 or MKV.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 7, 2026
  • How to Convert ISO to MKV Without Quality Loss or With Compression
    How to Convert ISO to MKV Without Quality Loss or With Compression

    To convert ISO to MKV, choose remuxing when you want to keep the existing video and audio streams, or re-encoding when you need a smaller file. DVDFab covers both paths and places title, audio, subtitle, profile, and task controls in one interface; MakeMKV focuses on MKV remuxing, while HandBrake focuses on compression. Load the ISO, verify the main title, choose MKV Passthrough or a compressed MKV profile, and check the finished file before processing the rest of your library.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 6, 2026
  • How to Convert DVD to MKV Free and Lossless: 6 Tested Tools in 2026
    How to Convert DVD to MKV Free and Lossless: 6 Tested Tools in 2026

    To convert a DVD to MKV, you need a DVD ripper that supports MKV output. MakeMKV is for lossless MKV copies from DVDs, HandBrake is for compressed MKV files, and DVDFab DVD Ripper offers both. The workflow is basically the same: insert the disc, open the software, select the DVD drive as the source, choose MKV as the output format (DVDFab supports both compressed and passthrough MKV), and start the conversion.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 6, 2026
  • How to Edit a DVD with DVDFab DVD Ripper: Trim, Crop, Add Subtitles, and More
    How to Edit a DVD with DVDFab DVD Ripper: Trim, Crop, Add Subtitles, and More

    A DVD cannot normally be edited in place like an MP4 file. Load the disc, ISO image, or DVD folder into DVDFab DVD Ripper, select the correct title, apply edits such as trimming, cropping, subtitles, watermarks, or merging, and export the result as a new MP4 or MKV file. Creating another disc for a standard DVD player requires a separate DVD-authoring step.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 5, 2026
  • DVD to OGM in 2026: What Still Works and Better Formats
    DVD to OGM in 2026: What Still Works and Better Formats

    If you are trying to convert a DVD to OGM, I have some bad news: the OGM video format is officially dead, and modern devices simply won't play it. Instead of fighting with outdated tech, I will explain why this once-popular format disappeared and show you the best modern alternatives. Whether you need high-quality OGG audio or a multi-track MKV video, I'll walk you through the easiest way to digitize your discs today.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 5, 2026
  • How to Remove Cinavia from Blu-ray: Tools, Steps, and Audio Checks
    How to Remove Cinavia from Blu-ray: Tools, Steps, and Audio Checks

    Cinavia Message Code 3 mutes audio when a Blu-ray player detects a Cinavia code in a copied soundtrack. Standard ripping or transcoding usually retains the code; for authorized personal backups where local law permits, DVDFab Blu-ray Cinavia Removal can process the affected track through Blu-ray Copy, Blu-ray Ripper, or Blu-ray to DVD Converter, with the output determined by the selected module.

    By Wenny Yan - Aug 4, 2026