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 we 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 knowe, 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

DVDFab DVD Copy allows you to 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 basically provides six copy functions and they are listed below.

  • 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 DVD Copy vs. DVDFab HD Decrypter 

In this part we will discuss the main differences between DVDFab DVD Copy and HD decrypter. 

Functions DVDFab HD Decrypter DVDFab DVD Copy
Newest released disc All the content available in HD and 4K Content available in HD and 4K Quality
Remove DVD copying protection DVDs released one year ago Any DVD copy protection
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
DVD copying speed Fast with GPU acceleration Medium
Output DVD quality 1:1 lossless ratio No options available
Metadata Output
Compress Video Size ×
Convert DVD/Blu-ray
to digital
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Through the comparison table we can easily notice that although DVDFab HD Decrypter lacks some advanced features, it has unique advantages such as backing up Blu-ray, digitizing DVD and Blu-ray.

Usage Scenarios: DVDFab HD Decrypter vs. DVDFab DVD Copy

1. 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.

2. 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

So it is clear from the above information that DVDFab DVD Copy software is a fully functional DVD Copy solution and HD decrypter is its simple version. You are free to use DVDFab HD decrypter for lifetime. If you want more DVD copy features and customization options, do not hesitate to upgrade to DVDFab DVD Copy.