DVDFab What's New

September 6, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.9.0 Updated!

  • Fix: Subpicture is not rendered correctly for WMV 2-pass encoding in device ZUNE and Xbox 360. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A jerky playback problem for WMV output, since the fps is not set correctly. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: "Display only forced subpicture" only work for first selected title. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

August 16, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.8.5 Updated!

  • New: Added "Output Type" in 'Conversion Settings" window. User can choose between "Video + Audio" and "Audio Only". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Extract DVD audio to MP3/MP4/WMA/WAV/AC3/DTS with "Audio Only" output type. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added audio only profiles for devices Generic, iPod and Zune. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added option "Run report program when DVDFab crashes" in "Settings -> General" window. Although it doesn't collect personal information and helps us to improve DVDFab, user can disable it so that DVDFab will not access internet automatically when DVDFab crashes.
  • New: Updated HD Decrypter to support AACS V4 and V7, which exist on HD-DVD and Blu-ray released before June, 2008.
    Please note: DVDFab doesn't support HD-DVD and Blu-ray officially now, since it doesn't work on some Blu-ray discs, which was just released or released by "20th Century Fox". Please take this feature as free bonus, thanks for your understanding.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using "Internal" preview.
  • Fix: Preview audio and subpicture can't be changed in certain cases.

July 30, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.7.6 Updated!

  • Fix: A silent exit problem when copying DVD to DVD in certain cases, which was introduced in 5.0.7.5, sorry.

July 29, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.7.5 Updated!

  • New: Reduced time (up to 50%) to analyze title. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when copying DVD to DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD to Mobile in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A freeze problem when analyzing title in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

July 27, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.7.2 Updated!

  • New: Rewritten DVD writable media detection routine, now it's more easy to use.
  • New: Added option "Auto" for "Write Type of DVD-R Media" in "Settings -> DVD -> Write", which will choose suitable type from SAO or Packet writing.
  • New: Added option "Memorize user interface options", and it's disabled by default.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated A/V codecs. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when showing Preview in certain cases, which was introduced in 5.0.6.0.
  • Fix: Wrong aspect ratio problem for Preview.
  • Fix: "Task cancelled" when converting DVD to Mobile in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

July 15, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.6.0 Updated!

  • 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.

July 2, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.5.0 Updated!

  • 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.

June 6, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.3.0 Updated!

  • 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.

May 26, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.2.5 Updated!

  • 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)

May 23, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.2.2 Updated!

  • 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. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • 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 PC in last 5.0.2.0 release. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several crash problems in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

May 9, 2008
DVDFab 5.0.2.0 Updated!

  • 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.