Comprehensive DVD Decryption and Backup
Remove All Limitations
Make All DVDs Accessible
Passkey for DVD decrypts any disc by removing all major DVD copy protections, including RC, RCE, APS, UOPs, ARccOS, RipGuard, and more. It works seamlessly with most DVD drives, backup tools and playback software, allowing you to copy and play region-locked DVDs instantly.

Up-to-Date Decryption
Constantly Updated for the Latest DVD Protections
Passkey for DVD consistently outperforms similar tools by staying ahead of emerging encryption methods. Frequent updates ensure compatibility with the latest copy protections used in newly released DVDs. This guarantees long-term usability and top-tier decryption performance, even as disc technologies evolve.

Flexible Backup Options
Output Unprotected ISO Image Files or Folders
After decryption, Passkey for DVD lets you back up your DVD content by creating unprotected ISO image files or DVD folders. Simply click the Passkey icon in the system tray and choose "Rip to Hard Disk" or "Rip to Image" from the dropdown menu to save the decrypted content in your preferred format.

Versatile DVD Decryption with Full Customization


Work with a Wide Range of Third-Party Software
In addition to decrypting DVDs, this DVD Passkey allows you to process the decrypted content with third-party software for tasks such as copying, ripping, or burning. It is compatible with tools like DVDFab DVD Copy, DVDFab DVD Ripper, and more. You can also save the decrypted disc as an ISO file or DVD folder to your hard drive for future use.
User-Friendly with Customizable Settings
Comparison of Passkey Products
| Passkey for DVD | Passkey for Blu-ray & UHD | Passkey for Blu-ray Recorder | Passkey for 4K Recorder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supported OS | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows |
| Supported Discs | Commercial, Rental or Recorded DVD | Commercial or Rental Blu-ray/4k UHD | Recorded Blu-ray (aka BDAV disc) | Recorded 4K Blu-ray (aka 4K BDAV disc) |
| Output Formats | ISO image file / Folder | ISO image file / Folder | ISO image file / Folder | ISO image file / Folder |
| Supported Copy Protection | CSS, RCE, RCA, APS, UOPs, ARccos, RipGuard, Region Code, CPRM, etc. | BD+, 3D BD+, AACS MKB v 26, AACS bus encryption, Region Code, BD-Live, UOPs for Blu-ray, etc. | AACS | AACS, AACS2 |
Differences Between Passkey and DVDFab
Passkey vs. DVDFab
Passkey is a professional software that specializes in disc decryption of commercial and recorded DVD/(4K Ultra HD) Blu-ray discs. DVDFab, on the other hand, is a more feature-rich disc processing software. In addition to decryption, it also supports the following functions:
• Compress DVD-9 to DVD-5 and BD-100/BD-50 to BD-50/BD-25
• Remove cinavia protection and output high-quality audio
• Rip any disc to more than 1000 video & audio formats in lossless quality
• Burn any video to DVD/Blu-ray/UHD discs with free menu templates
• Backup or convert discs between DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD formats
>> Learn more about DVDFab
• Compress DVD-9 to DVD-5 and BD-100/BD-50 to BD-50/BD-25
• Remove cinavia protection and output high-quality audio
• Rip any disc to more than 1000 video & audio formats in lossless quality
• Burn any video to DVD/Blu-ray/UHD discs with free menu templates
• Backup or convert discs between DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD formats
>> Learn more about DVDFab


Step 1. Run Passkey for DVD
Launch the DVDFab Passkey software. In the welcome window, select "DVD" and click "Start Passkey." The program will minimize to the system tray and automatically detect any DVD inserted in your drive.
Step 2. Load the source to be decrypted
Insert the DVD you want to decrypt into the drive. Passkey will start the decryption automatically. A small progress window will appear in the system tray, and the green bar indicates completion.
You can view detailed disc information and removed protections by opening the Passkey interface.
You can view detailed disc information and removed protections by opening the Passkey interface.
Step 3. Post-decryption operation
Once decryption is complete, you can play the DVD with any compatible player. To save the disc, right-click the Passkey icon in the system tray and select "Rip to Hard Disk" or "Rip to Image." Then, choose the desired output location.
Note that if you check the textbox "Keep Protection" when you rip the decrypted DVD to Image, you will get a copy-protected ISO image file finally.
Note that if you check the textbox "Keep Protection" when you rip the decrypted DVD to Image, you will get a copy-protected ISO image file finally.
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System Requirements

Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 (32/64 bit)
Intel i3 or above
4GB of RAM or above
40GB of free hard disk space or above
Live Internet connection required
Frequently Asked Questions
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- What types of DVD protections can Passkey for DVD remove?
- Does Passkey for DVD cause any quality loss during decryption?
- How does Passkey for DVD operate during decryption?
- How does Passkey for DVD integrate with other DVD software?







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