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Users often have the question:"I found that two of your products, DVDFab HD Decrypter and DVDFab DVD Copy, are similar in features. What is the difference between them? Which one should I choose if I want to backup DVDs?"

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In this article, I will compare DVDFab DVD Copy and DVDFab HD Decrypter. Let's learn what are these software and what purpose they serve. Are they free or paid? You may have questions like this which will be cleared after you read this article completely.

What is DVDFab DVD Copy and What it Does?

As we all know, DVDs aren't scratch proof and it will cost you extra money if you want to buy the same DVD when the disc gets scratched. So instead of buying the disc you should make a copy of it and save it on your computer's hard drive. 

DVDFab DVD Copy

DVDFab DVD Copy

Losslessly backup or compress any DVD disc to a blank disc directly or save it as an ISO image file or folder on your hard drive. It provides six copy modes to meet your diverse needs.
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Features of DVDFab DVD Copy
  • A solution for backup and compress all physical DVD disc, ISO, and folder.
  • Automatically detect and remove any DVD copy protection, including the latest ones.
  • It supports batch copying at a GPU-accelerated speed with 1:1 output quality.
  • Produce an copy of a DVD-9 to DVD-9 or a DVD-5 to DVD-5 without any loss of quality.

DVDFab DVD Copy provides six copy functions:

  • Full Disc: Copy the entire DVD to ISO or folder or directly burn it to a blank DVD5 or DVD9.
  • Main Movie: Only copy the main movie and skip the rest.
  • Clone/Burn: Make a copy or clone the DVD to ISO in a 1:1 lossless ratio.
  • Split: Split a DVD9 disc into two DVD5 discs.
  • Customize: Copy any content from the DVD disc you want.
  • Merge: Merge multiple DVDs in to one single DVD.

DVDFab DVD Copy - six copy modes

How to backup DVDs with DVDFab DVD Copy?

Step 1: Launch the program and insert the DVD you want to backup into your computer’s DVD drive.

Step 2: Click on the "Copy" option and select "Full Disc" "Main Movie" or other mode depending on your preference. You have the option to customize the volume label and modify copying settings, such as audio tracks, subtitles, and more.

Step 3: Lastly, choose the destination for your files to be saved as either a blank disc, ISO file, or folder.

How to backup DVD with DVDFab DVD Copy

What is DVDFab HD Decrypter and What It Does?

DVDFab HD Decrypter

DVDFab HD Decrypter

It is a free and simplified version of DVDFab DVD Copy/Ripper, Blu-ray Copy/Ripper, enabling you to copy and convert nearly all the DVDs and Blu-rays released one year ago, only with limited copy modes and conversion profiles. 
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When DVDFab DVD Copy's 30-day trial period expires, it automatically gets converted to DVDFab HD Decrypter. So the purpose of HD Decrypter is also the same as that of DVD Copy, but with several limitations. First of all, it is free to use DVDFab HD Decrypter for a lifetime, and you won't be asked to forcefully upgrade or pay money to buy it. Use it as long as you want if it fulfills your DVD copy needs. It is currently the best free DVD encryption removal software.

 Functions of DVDFab HD Decrypter
  • Freely decrypt and backup DVD/Blu-ray discs from a year ago
  • Copy DVD/Blu-ray to DVD-9/BD-50 disc, ISO file, or Folder 
  • Support Full disc and Main movie copy modes
  • Convert DVDs and Blu-rays to MKV & MP4 formats
  • Customize output video with a built-in Video Editor
  • The output file is compatible with various devices
  • Support multitasking mode for DVD/Blu-ray to digital file conversion

DVDFab Free vs Paid: Quick Comparison

In this section, you can quickly see how the free DVDFab HD Decrypter compares with the paid DVDFab DVD Copy. The table below highlights the key differences in supported discs, copy modes, decryption power and ease of use, so you can learn if upgrading to the paid version makes more sense.

Functions DVDFab DVD Copy (Paid) DVDFab HD Decrypter (Free)
Remove DVD copying protection Latest DVD protections, new releases DVDs and Blu-rays released one year ago
DVD copy functions 6 copy mode Only Full Disc and Main Movie
Ouput DVD formats DVD-5/DVD-9, ISO, Folder DVD-9/BD-50, ISO, Folder, MKV/MP4
DVD copying speed Fast with GPU acceleration Standard speed
Output DVD quality 1:1 lossless ratio with compression modes No options available
Metadata Output √ √
Compress Video √ ×
Best for Regular, professional, new discs Occasional, basic free backup

We can see that DVDFab HD Decrypter, as the free edition, gives you the essential abilities to back up DVDs and Blu-rays and digitize them, while DVDFab DVD Copy unlocks the full set of copy modes, decryption power and advanced options. Instead of only looking at features, it's more important to match each version to your actual needs. Next, we'll look at some typical usage scenarios.

Usage Scenarios: DVDFab HD Decrypter vs. DVDFab DVD Copy

When to Use DVDFab HD Decrypter

Backing Up Old Movie DVDs for Free

You have a collection of DVDs purchased several years ago and want to create digital backups without paying for software. DVDFab HD Decrypter lets you decrypt and copy these older discs to your hard drive in simple steps.

Digitizing Unprotected or Lightly Protected Discs

You want to convert unprotected DVDs or those with older copy protection to ISO or folder formats for easy playback on your computer.

Simple, Occasional Use

You rarely need to copy DVDs and don't require advanced features, so using the free HD Decrypter suits your basic, infrequent needs.

👎Limitations of DVDFab HD Decrypter:

  • Can only remove older protections; may not work with recent discs or the latest encryptions.
  • Fewer copy modes and output format options.
  • Lacks advanced features such as disc compression, customization, or faster processing.

When to Use DVDFab DVD Copy

Copying the Latest or Heavily Protected DVDs

You regularly purchase new DVD releases, some with advanced copy protections, and need reliable software that supports all new encryption technologies and formats.

 

Customizing DVD Backups

You want options to copy only the main movie, split or merge discs, compress content to fit different disc sizes, or customize output for specific devices.

 

Frequent and Professional Use

As a movie collector or professional, you back up DVDs often, need fast performance, comprehensive support, and access to regular updates to handle any disc.

Full-featured Home Movie Archiving

You value advanced backup modes and hardware acceleration, want to maintain the highest quality, and need customer support for peace of mind.

 

 

In summary, choose DVDFab HD Decrypter for basic, free copying of older or unprotected DVDs, and select DVDFab DVD Copy when you need full features, support for the latest protections, and advanced customization.

 

Conclusion

DVDFab DVD Copy is the full-featured DVD clone solution, while DVDFab HD Decrypter is its free, simplified edition. HD Decrypter is ideal if you only need basic DVD or Blu-ray backups from time to time. If your needs grow, for example, you often deal with newer discs, want more copy modes or finer control over quality and output, then upgrading to the paid version will offer a more complete and long-term solution.

FAQs

What is the difference between DVDFab HD Decrypter and the trial version?

During the 30-day trial or an active subscription, DVDFab runs in full paid mode so you can use all features. After the trial or subscription expires, it automatically falls back to the free DVDFab HD Decrypter mode, which keeps only the basic DVD/Blu-ray copy functions.

Does the free DVDFab HD Decrypter add watermarks or lower video quality?

No. DVDFab HD Decrypter does not add any watermarks and can still create 1:1 backups for supported DVDs and Blu-rays. The main differences from the paid DVDFab are which discs and protections are supported, how many copy modes you get, and how often the decryption engine is updated.