Our verdict: DVDFab is one of the most complete disc suites for Windows, with copy, rip, burn and AI upscaling modules in one installer. The 30-day trial is generous, and a limited free mode stays afterwards, but each module is sold separately and the full suite is expensive.
About DVDFab
DVDFab 13 is a suite of modules for DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K UHD Blu-rays: Copy (disc to disc, ISO or folder), Ripper (to MP4, MKV and other formats), Creator (video to disc with menus), Cinavia removal and AI upscaling. DVDFab says a live internet connection is required, as copy protection is handled through its Cloud Decryption Service.
Without a license you can try most features for 30 days; the DVD Copy trial covers up to three DVDs. After the trial the same installer keeps free HD Decrypter features: Full Disc and Main Movie copies and MP4/MKV passthrough rips of supported DVDs and Blu-rays released more than a year ago. The cheapest module, DVD Copy, costs $42.50 for a lifetime license; DVDFab All-In-One costs $279.99. Whether ripping protected discs is legal depends on your country.
What it does well
- Copy. 1:1 copies or DVD-9 to DVD-5 compression, to disc, ISO or folder.
- Ripper. Converts discs to MP4, MKV and over 1,000 formats with GPU acceleration.
- Creator. Burns videos to DVD, Blu-ray or UHD discs with menu templates.
- Metadata and NFO. Fetches movie info and writes .nfo files for Plex and Kodi libraries.
- AI enhancement. Optional AI upscaling and HDR conversion modules.
Who it is for
Good fit
Collectors who back up many DVDs and Blu-rays, including new releases, and want one supported tool.
Look elsewhere
Occasional users who only need to rip old or unprotected discs; MakeMKV and HandBrake are cheaper or free.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Handles DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD in one app
- Generous 30-day trial
- Free HD Decrypter features after the trial
- Lifetime licenses available
Cons
- Modules sold separately; the full suite costs $279.99
- Internet connection required
- Free mode only supports discs older than one year
How to install DVDFab
The download button gets the 64-bit DVDFab 13 installer from dvdfab.cn. The trial starts without registration; sign in with a DVDFab account only to activate a license. Keep the PC online, because disc decryption uses DVDFab's cloud service.
Questions about DVDFab
Is DVDFab free?
Not fully. Most features can be tried for 30 days without registration. After that, free HD Decrypter features remain for supported discs released more than a year ago. The cheapest paid module, DVD Copy, costs $42.50 for a lifetime license.
Does DVDFab need an internet connection?
Yes. DVDFab lists a live internet connection in the system requirements, because it uses a cloud decryption service.
Is it legal to rip DVDs with DVDFab?
It depends on your country and on whether the disc is copy protected. DVDFab itself says to follow local copyright rules and use it only for personal backups.
