DVDFab 11 Review: Copy, Rip, and Author DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K UHD Discs

DVDFab 11 is a disc management suite for Windows and macOS that covers DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Blu-ray in a single program. The core modules handle copying discs to backup files, ripping to portable video formats, authoring new disc images from video files, and basic video editing before output. This review covers each module in detail, including what it does, how the interface is organized, and where its limits are. For users already running DVDFab 11 who are weighing an upgrade, the version comparison section later in this article outlines what changed in DVDFab 13.

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Overview of DVDFab 11

What Is DVDFab 11

DVDFab 11 is a multi-module suite built around three disc formats: DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Blu-ray. It handles four core workflows in a single program: copying discs to ISO image or folder, ripping disc content to portable video formats, authoring new disc images from video files, and editing video during conversion. While it is not the current release in the DVDFab lineup, version 11 introduced a redesigned interface, expanded UHD support, and GPU-accelerated processing that made it a significant step forward from DVDFab 10.

The interface uses a flat tab-based layout with animated navigation, which makes switching between modules more organized than in earlier versions. GPU hardware acceleration reduces processing time for ripping and conversion on compatible NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel setups.

What Changed in DVDFab 11

Compared to DVDFab 10, version 11 introduced the following improvements:

Main Functions of DVDFab 11

DVDFab 11 organizes its main features into four modules accessible from the tab bar: Copy, Ripper, Creator, and a built-in video editor available within each workflow.

1. The Copy Function

The Copy module handles disc-to-file and disc-to-disc backups across DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Blu-ray. It covers six product types: DVD Copy, Blu-ray Copy, UHD Copy, Blu-ray to DVD, DVD to Blu-ray, and UHD to Blu-ray. Output options include ISO image, folder, or direct burn to a blank disc, depending on the copy mode selected.

On output format: ISO preserves the full disc structure, including menus and bonus content, which is useful for playback through a media center. A folder output gives direct access to individual files. Both options produce the same video quality.

The Copy module includes nine modes:

1. Full Disc: Copy the entire DVD, Blu-ray, or UHD disc to an ISO, a folder, or a blank disc. Direct UHD disc burning is not supported in DVDFab 11 due to format restrictions.

2. Main Movie: Copy only the main feature and skip bonus content. The ‘Choose Other Titles’ option allows selecting multiple titles to copy and save as ISO, folder, or burn to a blank disc.

3. Clone/Burn: Create a 1:1 lossless copy or clone to ISO.

4. Split (DVD only): Split a DVD9 into two DVD5 discs.

5. Customize: Select specific content from the disc to copy.

6. Merge: Combine multiple discs into a single disc, ISO, or folder.

7. To DVD: Copy and convert a Blu-ray to DVD format as a DVD Copy software.

8. To Blu-ray: Copy and convert a DVD to Blu-ray format.

9. UHD to Blu-ray: Copy and convert a UHD disc to standard Blu-ray (1080p).

2. The Ripper Function

The Ripper module converts DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD Blu-ray discs to portable video formats. Output files can be played on computers, televisions, and mobile devices without requiring disc playback hardware. DVDFab 11 supports a broad range of output formats, so compatibility with specific devices or software players is generally not a concern.

📌Highlights of DVD & Blu-ray Ripper

• Auto-detect and remove DVD and Blu-ray copy protections
• Customize output content via advanced settings and the built-in video editor
• AI-based video upscaling (Video Enlarger AI) to scale DVD content from 480p to 1080p
• Batch conversion with GPU hardware acceleration on compatible NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel hardware
• Output to a wide range of video and audio formats compatible with portable devices and software players

If DVDFab freezes during ripping or copying, a reliable first step is to disable GPU codecs: go to Menu > Common Settings > General > A/V Codec and check “Disable all GPU codecs for decoding and encoding.”

DVDFab 11 supports multiple audio streams, chapters, and subtitles in most modes. Track selection and output settings are accessible through the Video Settings panel.

The Ripper module includes three sub-products: DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Ripper, and UHD Ripper. UHD Ripper handles 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and supports output to both 4K and SDR formats. All three share the same customization panel, including format settings, track selection, and the built-in video editor.

DVDFab 11 also included a Converter module for working with video files not on physical disc, such as existing MP4 or MKV files. It shared the same device presets and manual settings as the Ripper. This standalone Converter product has since been discontinued in later DVDFab versions, with file-format conversion now handled directly within the Ripper module.

Supported output formats:

• 3D Video: 3D MKV H.265, 3D MP4 H.265, 3D MP4 4K, 3D MKV 4K, 3D AVI, 3D MP4, 3D WMV, 3D MKV, 3D M2TS, 3D TS
• 2D Video: H.265, MP4 4K, MKV 4K, MPEG-4, MP4 Passthrough, MKV Passthrough, MP4, FLV, MKV, AVI, WMV, M2TS, TS
• Audio: MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA/WMA10, WAV, AAC, DTS, OGG, PCM, AC-3/E-AC-3 5.1/7.1 channels

Device-specific output profiles include presets for iPhone, iPad, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and smartphones from Samsung and Google.

3. The DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD Creator

The Creator module converts video files into DVD, Blu-ray, or UHD disc images. It includes three sub-tools: DVD Creator, Blu-ray Creator, and UHD Creator. Each accepts video in standard formats and produces an ISO image, folder structure, or a direct burn to a blank disc for playback on a home DVD or Blu-ray player. The Creator module supports disc menu customization, so you can configure and apply menu layouts before burning.

4. Built-in Video Editor

DVDFab 11 includes a video editor that runs within the Copy and Ripper modules, providing editing options before output without requiring a separate application. Available tools include trimming with multiple trim points per video, rotation, image and text watermark overlays, and crop. These adjustments apply during the conversion or ripping process.

The editor handles common pre-output edits without difficulty. For more advanced adjustments such as color correction or timeline-based editing, a dedicated video editing application would be more suitable.

Free Tools: DVDFab HD Decrypter, Utilities, and Remote

DVDFab HD Decrypter

DVDFab HD Decrypter is a free tool included with the DVDFab 11 installation. It removes common DVD and Blu-ray copy protections and saves the decrypted content as an ISO file. This is useful if you legally own an encrypted disc and want to create a personal backup without purchasing a full module. HD Decrypter provides two copy modes: Full Disc and Main Movie. For the complete set of nine copy modes and output options, the paid Copy module is required.

BDinfo and BDFix

DVDFab 11 includes two additional free tools in the Utilities tab:

BDinfo: Generates a technical report on a loaded Blu-ray disc, ISO, or folder. A quick scan provides a summary of disc specifications; a full manual scan produces a text file with detailed audio and video track information.

BDFix: Addresses Blu-ray playback issues that occur when protections such as region codes or Screen Pass are not fully removed during ripping. If a ripped Blu-ray ISO shows a black screen during playback, BDFix can clear the remaining protection in under a minute.

DVDFab Remote: DVDFab Remote is a companion app for iOS and Android. It connects to DVDFab 11 over Wi-Fi and lets you monitor task progress from your phone in real time while copying, ripping, or converting. You can also send video files from your phone directly to the DVDFab program on your PC over the same network.

The Latest Version: DVDFab 13

DVDFab 13 is the current release in the DVDFab lineup. Compared to version 11, it adds updated copy protection handling for newer disc releases, a Hi-Fi Audio Converter for lossless Blu-ray audio extraction, AI-based SDR-to-HDR video upscaling with HDR10 and Dolby Vision output, and a Subtitle Generator AI that creates multilingual SRT subtitles from disc audio within the Ripper module. The interface has been redesigned, and version 13.0.6.0 added support for 12 Pioneer Blu-ray drive models, including automatic firmware matching for UHD-capable drives.

If you are currently running DVDFab 11, your license is tied to your DVDFab account rather than a specific installation. Installing DVDFab 13 and logging in with the same account will restore your previously activated modules automatically. Running both versions on the same machine short-term is generally stable, but a single clean installation is the recommended setup once you have confirmed DVDFab 13 meets your needs.

Conclusion

DVDFab 11 covers the core disc management workflows — copying, ripping, and authoring across DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Blu-ray — in a single program with a clear tab-based interface. The module structure is well-organized, GPU acceleration reduces processing time on compatible hardware, and the 30-day free trial gives you enough time to verify it works with your specific discs and drive setup.

Use DVDFab 11 if you already have a working installation and it handles your current disc library without issues. Consider upgrading to DVDFab 13 if you are working regularly with newer UHD titles, need updated encryption support, or want features added after version 11 such as AI subtitle generation or the redesigned Mac build.

To get started, download DVDFab and activate the 30-day trial to test the modules relevant to your workflow before purchasing.