January 22, 2009
DVDFab 5.2.3.2 Updated!

• New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "The Express" (US).
• New: Updated language files.
• Fix: A crash problem when previewing DVD or converting DVD to Mobile in certain cases.
• Fix: An error 400 when copying DVD in certain cases.
• Fix: A freeze problem when copying DVD in certain cases.

January 9, 2009
DVDFab 5.2.3.0 Updated!

• Happy New Year!
• New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Bangkok Dangerous" (US) and "Disaster Movie" (US).
• New: Updated VSO burning engine.
• New: Increased conversion speed for "DVD to Mobile" greatly. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Eject wrong drive tray if there are two or more DVD writers when burning for second time.
• Fix: A freeze problem when converting DVD in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD like "Sleeping Beauty". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD to Xbox 360 or Zune in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Reduced memory usage when converting DVD to Xbox 360 or Zune. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Converted WMV file cannot be played in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

December 24, 2008
DVDFab 5.2.2.2 Updated!

• Merry Christmas!
• New: Updated language files.
• Fix: A crash problem when burning DVD in certain cases.
• Fix: A crash problem at startup in certain cases.
• Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD to MP3 in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

December 18, 2008
DVDFab 5.2.2.0 Updated!

• New: Rewritten "DVD to Mobile" engine, now it's fully optimized for multi-core system. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• New: Increased conversion speed for "DVD to Mobile" up to 100%. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• New: Reduced memory usage for "DVD to Mobile". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• New: Create ISO image file by using burning engine VSO, Nero or ImgBurn.
• New: Improved Preview thread model, which can react faster and be more stable.
• New: Connect Directshow Decoder of Preview manually, which is faster and more stable.
• New: Updated VSO burning engine.
• New: Updated language files.
• New: Added profile for FLV so that you can upload output file to YouTube. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• New: Added "Default Framerate" option in "Settings -> DVD to Mobile". User can choose between "Same as source" and "Specified in profile". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• New: Remembered subpicture option: "Direct render to video" or "Extract to idx/sub file". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Volume label cannot be changed when creating ISO image file.
• Fix: A freeze problem before copying DVD in certain cases.
• Fix: A freeze problem when Preview is running in certain cases.
• Fix: A crash problem when Preview is running in certain cases.
• Fix: A crash problem when using Directshow Decoder of Preview in certain cases.
• Fix: A freeze problem when converting some DVDs like "Iron Man". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: A crash problem when converting chapters in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: A crash problem at start of converting DVD in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Output file is unplayable when using generic.avi.xvid.audiocopy or generic.avi.h264.audiocopy profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: An error (534 5) when using ipod.audio.mp3 profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: File name of idx/sub is wrong in 2-pass encoding mode. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: An error when detecting if video is inverse telecine. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Output file is unplayable for ZUNE and Xbox 360 devices in last beta version. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Several minor problems.

November 30, 2008
DVDFab 5.1.2.2 Updated!

• New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "The Dark Knight" (US).
• Fix: Burned DVD cannot be played, which was introduces in version 5.1.2.0, we are really sorry for the problem.

November 28, 2008
DVDFab 5.1.2.0 Updated!

• New: Improved transcoding speed of "DVD to DVD" mode.
• New: Profile can be changed in "Tast List" window now. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• New: Improved selection of recommended write speed. DVDFab will use 16x when writer recommends 18x or 20x, and will use 8x when writer recommends 12x or 16x. If you want to use highest possible write speed, you can specify it in "Write Speed" of "Settings -> DVD -> Write" window.
• New: Updated VSO burning engine.
• New: Added support for "AUTO" and "MAX" write speed of ImgBurn.
• New: Updated language files.
• New: Some minor improvements.
• Fix: A crash problem when copying "Wall-E" (US).
• Fix: A problem for "Clone" of "Wall-E" (US).
• Fix: UOPs protection is not removed completely when using "Main Movie" mode.

November 1, 2008
DVDFab 5.1.1.0 Updated!

• New: Improved speed of "Verify disc after finished burning" up to 500%.
• New: Improved cleaning of DVD structure.
• New: Added support for Nero 9 burning engine.
• Fix: "Copy Non-DVD files" was broken from version 5.1.0.0.
• Fix: Drive A and B cannot be recognized as DVD source.
• Fix: Windows 98/Me support was broken for some time, and now it's back.
• Fix: Second output disc of "Customize Split" will not play correctly on some standalone players.
• Fix: "Verify disc after finished burning" may be skipped.
• Fix: Aspect ratio in small preview window is wrong when source is 4:3.
• Fix: MKV with H264 output cannot be played on some players. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

October 10, 2008
DVDFab 5.1.0.0 Updated!

• New: Improved writable media detection.
• New: Added ps3.vob.passthrough profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• New: Select framerate 23.976 fps automatically if IVTC can be applied to avoid jerky playback on devices like iPod, Zone, PS3 and Xbox 360. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  Please note: if you have set the default profile for iPod, Zone, PS3 and Xbox 360, you need change the framerate to 23.976 fps and set default profile again.
• New: Changed option text "iPod" to "iPod / iPhone". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• New: Updated language files.
• Fix: A freeze problem when copying DVD in certain cases.
• Fix: Preview is not updated when source is changed.
• Fix: Sound is not played when media is requested.
• Fix: DVDFab will not start after registration on Windows Vista 64-bit.
• Fix: A silent exit problem when opening DVD in certain cases.
• Fix: An audio beep problem when converting certain DVDs like "Hellboy" and "Decoys". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Converted AC3/DTS file is not raw data when using generic.audio.copy profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Converted MP4 file can not be transferred to iPod when using ipod.mpeg4 profile in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Framerate is wrong when using "Same as source" in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
• Fix: Time length of WAV file is wrong when using generic.audio.wav profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

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 new protection 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.