Here are the Release Notes for Recent Versions of DVDFab The most recent release is shown in red at the top of the page. Previous releases are shown in order as you scroll down. Notes for Beta releases are deleted when the next "full" release is posted.

What's New:

5.0.6.5 Beta (July 21, 2008)

  • New: Rewritten DVD writable media detection routine, now it's more easy to use.
  • New: Added option "Memorize user interface options", and it's disabled by default. (See Common Settings->General)
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Wrong aspect ratio problem for Preview.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

5.0.6.0 (July 15, 2008)

  • New: Added "DVDFab Video Decoder" and "DVDFab Audio Decoder" as default DirectShow decoder for Preview.
  • New: Added subpicture support for Preview. User can switch subpicture while playing now.
  • New: All UI options are memorized, so that user don't need adjust it every time.
  • New: Reduced time to open DVD in certain cases.
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: Rollback VSO burning engine since the latest one has bugs.
  • Fix: DVD created by some DVD recorders can't be opened.
  • Fix: Audio volume in Preview cannot be adjusted.
  • Fix: A crash problem at DVDFab startup in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several crash problems when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when analyzing DVD title in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

5.0.5.0 (July 2, 2008)

  • New: Added DirectShow decoder support for Preview, which means preview can work like real DVD player now.
  • New: For preview, user can enter/exit full screen, and can switch audio while playing.
  • New: Added option "Decoder" in "Settings -> General -> Preview", user can choose from "Internal" and "DirectShow".
  • New: Added options "Video Decoder" and "Audio Decoder", user can choose specific filter from all the installed DirectShow filters.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when opening DVD if PathPlayer is enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD if PathPlayer is enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when copying DVD if option "Jump to first menu when disc inserted" in enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using "Write Data" in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting process has just started in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A low quality problem when using H.264 1-pass encoding, from version 5.0.3.0. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A/V sync problem when using 2-pass encoding in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Video can't be played on PS3 when using ps3.default profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

5.0.3.0 (June 6, 2008)

  • New: Updated H.264 codec to improve encoding speed. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: PathPlayer doesn't work on Semi-Pro (US) and Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show (US).

Note: both DVDs need PathPlayer enabled to remove copy protection

  • Fix: A crash problem at DVDFab startup in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Two crash problems when using H.264 2-pass encoding in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A/V sync problem when using 2-pass encoding for certain DVDs, like Zathura, National Treasure 2. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

5.0.2.5 (May 26, 2008)

  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Content may be removed for multi-story title, like "American Gangster" (US).
  • Fix: "Split" mode asks for double layer media.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using "VOB" profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

5.0.2.2 (May 23, 2008)

  • New: Added option "Create dvdid.xml which can be used by Windows Media Center" in "Settings -> DVD to DVD".
  • New: Added option "Memory amount used for converting" in "Settings -> DVD to Mobile -> Generic". The default value "Auto" should work well, and you can choose from "Low", "Normal", "High" and "Max" to see which one works best on your PC. (applies to Option:Mobile only)
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: "Split" mode doesn't work in certain cases.
  • Fix: "Split" mode doesn't output ISO file for second disc when target is ISO.
  • Fix: Files in target folder will be deleted when converting DVD folder to ISO file.
  • Fix: Converting speed slowed down on some PCs in 5.0.2.0 release. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several crash problems in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

5.0.2.0 (May 9, 2008)

  • New: Brand new user interface, more easy to use.
  • New: All-in-one installer for DVDFab Platinum/Gold/HD Decrypter. User can try any one, then decide which one to buy.
  • New: Added "Customize Split" mode to copy a DVD-9 onto two DVD-5 discs using "Customize" way. Ideal for episode/season DVD.
  • New: Titles are listed by playback order now, if PathPlayer is enabled.
  • New: Created "dvdid.xml" file when copying DVD, so that Windows Media Center can retrieve cover art and movie info from internet automatically.
  • New: Added option "Copy Original IFO Files" in "Clone" mode.
  • New: Added option "Move icon to system tray when minimized" in "Settings -> General".
  • New: Added option "Disable screensaver when processing" in "Settings -> General"
  • New: Added option "Check Now" to check new version immediately in "Settings -> General".
  • New: Added option "Send IFO Files" in "Settings -> Info" by using new Report program. No need to use email program anymore.
  • New: Crash report can be sent by using new Report program too.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • New: Rewritten A/V sync engine. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Increased converting speed up to 20%. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added option "Supported by Device" and "Zoomed by Source Aspect Ratio" in "Advanced Resolution Settings". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added profile for iriver X20. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A freeze problem if PathPlayer is enabled when opening DVD like "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" (US).
  • Fix: A freeze problem if PathPlayer is enabled when opening DVD like "The Orphanage" (US).
  • Fix: A playback problem for "Cloverfield" (US) when copying "Full Disc".
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening "Cloverfield" (US) if "Main Movie" is the first copy mode.
  • Fix: Angle button may be shown when playing multi-angle title.
  • Fix: Several crash problems in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

4.1.2.0 (Mar 22, 2008)

  • New: Rebuilt with latest development tool VS2008.
  • New: Improved support for CORE X2 protection as found on some Czech DVDs.
  • New: Improved removal of RCE protection.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: PathPlayer may remove playable content in certain cases.
  • Fix: PathPlayer may cause crash in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when selecting "jump to menu/title when disc inserted", in certain cases.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when copying FluxDVD protected DVDs.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting to Xbox 360 in certain cases, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • Fix: Ouput file cannot be played on PSP since "Unsupported Data" appears in certain cases, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

4.1.0.2 (Mar 4, 2008)

  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: An error 400(21 4) when copying DVD in certain cases, which was introduced in 4.1.0.0, sorry.
  • Fix: A corrupt data problem, which may cause Nero burning engine failed.

Also see the release notes for v4.1.0.0 below

4.1.0.0 (Mar 3, 2008)

  • New: Added "Crop" feature to remove the black bar on many widescreen movies, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added option "Crop automatically", and it's enabled by default.It can be turned off in Custom Settings->Generic by UNchecking the box.
  • New: Added "Advanced Resolution Settings" to allow user to resize output from letterbox to pan&scan, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added thumbnail preview for "Crop" and "Advanced Resolution Settings" to see the real output before converting.
  • New: Preselect appropriate resolution and bitrate for better quality by default, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Improved compatibility with DVD Shrink for DVDs like "3:10 to Yuma".
  • New: Improved DVD structure cleaning module to remove ending fake title-set.
  • New: Improved "Jump to main title when disc inserted" to select correct angle if it's multi-angle title.
  • New: Added TV-Out profiles for iPod and PSP2000, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added profile for BlackBerry cellphone, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Option "Jump to first menu when disc inserted" may cause playback problem, like "30 Days of Night", (US).
  • Fix: A playback problem on some DVD recorders/players for "Split" mode, finally.
  • Fix: A warning message "Failure to initialize burn engine" when choosing ImgBurn burning engine, in certain cases.
  • Fix: A warning message "Unable to lock volume for exclusive access" for ImgBurn 2.4.0.0.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

4.0.6.2 (Feb 7, 2008)

  • Happy Chinese New Year 2008!
  • New: Improved "Jump to first menu when disc inserted". Now DVDFab works with Disney FastPlay DVDs like "Santa Clause 3".
  • New: Improved "Jump to main title when disc inserted" to select correct audio, subpicture and highlighted button in advance.
  • New: Improved detection of main title. Now DVDFab can detect first title on season/episodic DVDs.
  • New: Added full support for Nero Burning ROM (all "DVD -> Write" options and layer break position).
  • New: Added full support for ImgBurn, a popular free DVD burning software from LIGHTNING UK!
  • New: Added full support for MKV format in "Generic" mode, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Removed DVD content accidentally when "PathPlayer" is enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: Removed DVD content accidentally when it contains multi-story content.
  • Fix: "Jump to first menu when disc inserted" doesn't work in "Customize" mode in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

4.0.5.5 (Jan 23, 2008)

  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "SAW IV", (US).
  • New: Improved support for CORE X2 protection as found on some Czech DVDs.
  • New: Improved PathPlayer performance in certain cases.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated A/V codecs for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Updated language files.
  • New: Added mp3 320kbps bitrate to generic.avi.xvid.mp3 profile.
  • New: Added generic.avi.h264.audiocopy and generic.avi.h264.mp3 profiles.
  • New: Added profile for Archos 605, thanks for GregRocket.
  • Fix: "Failed to get DVD Information" when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: When choosing "Jump to first menu when disc inserted", backup jumps to "Parental Control menu" in certain cases.
  • Fix: "Split" mode does not work on some DVDs, like "3:10 to Yuma".
  • Fix: Error 400(20 9) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem on Windows 2000 and Windows XP (without SP2), for "DVD to Mobile".
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

4.0.5.0 (Jan 10, 2008)

  • New: Improved PathPlayer performance, the DVD opening time is reduced from 3-4 minutes to 1-2 minutes in most cases.
  • New: Improved PathPlayer accuracy to detect real unplayable cells.
  • New: Added option "Check for multiple set of BOVs in the same cell (like Easter Eggs)" in "Settings -> PathPlayer" window.
  • New: Select correct main title for "Simpsons Movie" (US), with help of PathPlayer.
  • New: Improved compatibility with some standalone DVD players.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: "Jump to main title when disc inserted" doesn't working when copying "Eastern Promises" (US).
  • Fix: A reading error problem when copying some copy protected discs.
  • Fix: A/V sync problem in certain cases for "DVD to Mobile".

4.0.3.2 (Dec 29, 2007)

  • New: Improved support for CORE X2 protection.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when copying DVD in certain cases, which was introduced in 4.0.3.0, sorry!

4.0.3.0 (Dec 26, 2007)

  • Merry Christmas!
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Rush Hour 3", (US).
  • New: Added support for a new CORE X2 protection as found on "Next", (R2, Czech).

The new CORE X2 is really hard to beat, but DVDFab can handle it now.

  • New: Improved DVD structure cleaning module. Now DVDFab output is more compatible with other DVD programs.
  • New: Improved PathPlayer to determine some special paths.
  • New: Added more protection info in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Added support for Microsoft ZUNE and Xbox 360.

Please note you need have installed Windows Media Player 11 to use the feature.

  • New: Added devices "ZUNE, NDS, Xbox 360 and PS3" to navigation bar.
  • New: Updated A/V codecs for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: "Clone" mode may fail when copying data DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A corrupt data problem when copying chapter range of "Main Movie".
  • Fix: A crash problem when clicking "Settings" button in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using command line interface.
  • Fix: A problem that encoding speed slows down to zero in certain cases, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • Fix: A "process failed" problem when using h264 2-pass encoding, in certain cases for "DVD to Mobile".
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

4.0.1.0 (Nov 12, 2007)

  • New: Brand new user interface, more professional!
  • New: Rewritten DVD structure cleaning module.
    • When copying a range of chapters, the unselected chapters are removed, in "No menus" mode.
    • All unreferenced cells are removed in "No menus" mode.
    • When preserving menus, the unselected titles will not be played. In previous versions, the unselected titles will be converted to empty title and will be played.
  • New: Added option "Change DVD playback order" in "Full Disc" and "Customize" mode. You can choose "Jump to first menu when disc inserted" or "Jump to main title when disc inserted".
  • New: Added option "Remove annoying PGCs (like FBI warnings)" in "Full Disc" and "Customize" mode.
  • New: Added timeout for PathPlayer to avoid infinite loop.
  • New: Added more protection info in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Added option "Create files in subfolders of output directory".
  • New: Added option "Display only forced subpicture" for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added option "Split by chapter" for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added profile for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A problem that "Enable PathPlayer" message will be shown again and again.
  • Fix: Freeze problem at start of movie on certain standalone DVD players.
  • Fix: A/V sync problem when using other DVD converting software except for DVDFab Platinum.
  • Fix: A/V sync problem in certain cases for "DVD to Mobile", like "Meet the Robinsons".

3.2.1.0 (Oct 10, 2007)

  • New: Improved logic for "Enable PathPlayer when necessary".

DVDFab will not enable PathPlayer in normal cases when opening DVD. Once DVDFab detects a reading error when copying DVD, it will ask user to restart DVDFab to reopen the DVD by using PathPlayer. In this way, DVDFab has the ability of opening DVD as fast as before, and uses PathPlayer when really necessary.

  • New: Added support for a new CORE X2 protection.
  • New: Added display of drive, disc and protection info in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Added display of PathPlayer scanning result in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Added "Save IFO Files" feature in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Do not rely on Windows file system completely when opening DVD.
  • New: Improved "Reset DMA" feature on Windows 2000/XP.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Compatibility problem with some Plextor drives, like PX-760A, PX-760SA, etc.
  • Fix: Error 400(100 0 3 701) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Error 400(20 14) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: PathPlayer may remove playable content in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Bitrate is wrong when using 2-pass encoding mode for "DVD to Mobile".
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

3.2.0.0 (Sep 25, 2007)

  • New: Brand new "PathPlayer" technology to remove latest DVD copy protection.

"PathPlayer" gives DVDFab the ability to copy DVD content only allowed to be played on a real DVD player. In this way, DVDFab will ignore unplayable content which may contain copy protection.

Please note when "PathPlayer" is enabled, opening a DVD may need up to several minutes, which is much longer than before.

  • New: Added setting options for "PathPlayer".
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Blade: House of Chthon", (US).
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "88 Minutes", (R2, German).
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Bridge to Terabithia", (R2, German).
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Curse of the Golden Flower", (R2, UK).
  • New: Removed unreferenced VTS and PGC for cleaner DVD structure and better compression.
  • New: Brand new "DVD to Mobile" framework which gives DVDFab the ability to take the power of dual core (or more cores) CPU. Our test shows the H.264 encoding on dual core system speeds up to 200%.
  • New: "DVD to Mobile" feature uses a lot of of open source libraries, like FFmpeg, x264, xvid, liba52, faac, lame, etc. DVDFab is compatible with open source GPL/LGPL license, and thanks for the help of open source community.
  • New: Program and installer are signed now for security.
  • New: Updated language files.