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How to Use DVDFab DVD Copy — Step-by-Step Tutorial for 2026

This step-by-step guide shows how to copy DVDs with DVDFab DVD Copy safely and efficiently on Windows or macOS (assumes DVDFab 2026 or latest release). Follow the steps below to back up discs, shrink movies to fit smaller discs, or create ISO files/folders for archiving.

What you’ll need

• A Windows PC (Windows ⁄₁₁) or macOS (supported versions) with an optical drive, or an external USB DVD drive.
• DVDFab DVD Copy installed (latest 2026 build).
• Source DVD and blank writable DVD (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, etc.) if burning to disc, or adequate hard-drive space for ISO/folder output.

Step 1 — Install and open DVDFab

1. Download and install DVDFab from the official installer and launch the app.
2. If prompted, accept updates and required modules; ensure the DVD Copy module is enabled (may be a separate module in the suite).

Step 2 — Insert source DVD and choose “Copy”

1. Insert the DVD you want to copy into the drive.
2. In DVDFab’s main interface, select the “Copy” module. The software will analyze the disc and load titles.

Step 3 — Select copy mode

DVDFab offers multiple copy modes. Choose one based on your goal:

• Full Disc: Copies entire disc (menus, extras, all titles).
• Main Movie: Copies just the main feature (useful to save space).
• Clone/Burn: 1:1 sector-by-sector copy — best for exact backups or copying discs with special structures.
• Merge: Combine multiple DVDs onto one disc (use carefully to avoid exceeding capacity).
• Customize: Select specific titles, subtitles, and audio tracks.
• Split: Split a dual-layer disc onto two single-layer discs.

Choose the mode by clicking its tab or dropdown; the interface will update estimated size.

Step 4 — Configure output settings

1. Target: Choose whether to burn to a blank disc, save as an ISO file, or save as a DVD folder on your hard drive.
2. Output size: Select DVD-5 (4.7GB), DVD-9 (8.5GB), or custom sizes. DVDFab will show whether the selected content fits; if not, use compression options or switch modes (e.g., Main Movie).
3. Video quality and compression: If compressing from DVD-9 to DVD-5, confirm DVDFab’s quality slider or bitrate settings. Aim for a balance between size and visual quality (default settings are usually fine).
4. Audio/subtitles: In Customize or Main Movie modes, check/uncheck audio tracks and subtitles to reduce size.

Step 5 — Advanced options (if needed)

• Remove region code: DVDFab can bypass region restrictions for playback on different-region players.
• Remove copy protection: DVDFab typically handles common DVD protections automatically.
• Burn engine settings: Select write speed (use a moderate speed like 4x–8x to reduce errors).
• Label: Set disc/ISO label for easier identification.

Step 6 — Start copying

1. Confirm source and target settings.
2. Click the Start/Run button to begin. The app will rip the source (if saving to ISO/folder) then encode/compress as needed and burn if a blank disc is chosen.
3. Monitor progress and wait for completion. Time depends on drive speed, disc condition, and chosen options.

Step 7 — Verify and test

• If you burned to disc, test playback on a DVD player or media player app.
• If you created an ISO, mount it or use a virtual drive to test contents.
• Use the verification feature (if available) to ensure the burned disc matches the source.

Tips for best results

• Clean scratched discs before copying to reduce read errors.
• Use high-quality blank discs (Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden equivalents).
• Use slower burn speeds to improve reliability.
• Keep DVDFab updated for newest copy-protection handling.
• For archival,