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DVD-Cloner Changelog

What's new in DVD-Cloner 21.20.1484

Mar 20, 2024
  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 21.10.1483 (Jan 31, 2024)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 21.00.1482 (Jan 31, 2024)

  • Updated Interface UI - Enjoy an enhanced, user-friendly interface.
  • Enhanced Embedded Driver - Improved compatibility with various DVD/Blu-ray drives.
  • Optimized Burning Engine - Smoother playback on older DVD/Blu-ray players.
  • Support for New Movies (2023-2024) - Clone and rip the latest movie releases.
  • Bug Fixes- Improved stability and performance.

New in DVD-Cloner 20.30.1481 (Oct 16, 2023)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 20.20.1480 (Aug 20, 2023)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 20.10.1479 (Jun 12, 2023)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 20.00.1478 (Apr 2, 2023)

  • Introducing DVD-Cloner 2023 - the ultimate all-in-one DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD copying and ripping solution, now packed with even more advanced features
  • Updated Blu-ray decryption - Supports the latest Blu-ray UHD copying
  • Optimized DVD burning technology - Improved burning quality for flawless copies
  • Enhanced BD/UHD (HDR10+) to MKV conversion - Improved video quality for an outstanding viewing experience
  • Brand new "Dazzling colorful" style interface - User-friendly and visually appealing design
  • Optimized for Windows 11 - Seamless compatibility with the latest operating system
  • HST encoding acceleration technology - Faster UHD backup speed for efficient copying

New in DVD-Cloner 19.80.1477 (Feb 2, 2023)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2022 (19.80 Build 1477) (Feb 2, 2023)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2022 (19.70 Build 1476) (Nov 22, 2022)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2022 (19.60 Build 1475) (Aug 31, 2022)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2022 (19.50 Build 1474) (Jul 26, 2022)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2022 (19.30 Build 1472) (May 9, 2022)

  • Fixed the wrong color subtitles when ripping to MKV.

New in DVD-Cloner 2022 (19.20 Build 1471) (Mar 9, 2022)

  • Fixed some minor bugs.

New in DVD-Cloner 2022 (19.10 Build 1470) (Jan 23, 2022)

  • Supports newly-released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2022 (19.00 Build 1469) (Nov 26, 2021)

  • Supports newly-released DVD/Blu-ray/4K UHD movies.
  • With only $59.99, you can get a software combination of DVD copy, DVD to MKV, Blu-ray copy, Blu-ray to MKV, UHD copy and UHD to MKV. It is very valuable and save you a lot
  • Compatible with Windows 11.
  • Updated the user interface.
  • Fixed some minor bugs.

New in DVD-Cloner 2021 (18.70 Build 1468) (Oct 11, 2021)

  • Supports the Backup of Latest Movies

New in DVD-Cloner 2021 (18.60 Build 1467) (Aug 13, 2021)

  • Supported the newest released movies.
  • Fixed some bugs about DVD reading.

New in DVD-Cloner 2021 (18.50 Build 1466) (Jun 15, 2021)

  • Supported the newest released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2021 (18.40 Build 1465) (Apr 28, 2021)

  • Supported the newest released movies.
  • Added some useful options in the Setup form.

New in DVD-Cloner 2021 (18.30 Build 1464) (Mar 23, 2021)

  • Supported the newest released DVD/Blu-ray movies.
  • Provided selection options for multiple versions of the main movie.

New in DVD-Cloner 2020 (18.10 Build 1462) (Dec 14, 2020)

  • Fixed the bugs about the burning failure of DVD-R.
  • Adjusted UI of DVD-Cloner 2021.

New in DVD-Cloner 2020 (18.00 Build 1461) (Nov 20, 2020)

  • Supports newly-released DVD/Blu-ray/4K UHD movies.
  • Lightning Copy Speed. The new upgraded HST function allows you to copy Blu-ray/UHD movies with only about three hours, which greatly improved the copy speed. (NVIDIA 1660 or above graphics card recommended)
  • Rip 4K UHD movies to MKV (HDR 10+) format and play on your UHD player, which allows you to enjoy the same HDR and Dolby HD audio effect as the original disc.
  • Updated the user interface.
  • Fixed some minor bugs.

New in DVD-Cloner 2020 (17.50 Build 1459) (Jul 28, 2020)

  • Fixed a bug about MKV files generator.
  • Optimized the reading engine of Split DVD.

New in DVD-Cloner 2020 (17.30 Build 1457) (Apr 10, 2020)

  • Added a free plug-in: OpenCloner Decode widget. You can play any encrypted Blu-ray and UHD movies using VLC.
  • Updated decryption modules for the newest blu-ray/UHD movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2020 (17.20 Build 1456) (Mar 11, 2020)

  • Supported the newest Blu-ray movies

New in DVD-Cloner 2020 (17.10 Build 1455) (Jan 15, 2020)

  • Fixed some bugs in the Smart Analyzer function.
  • Updated BD decryption modules.
  • Supported the newest movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (17.00 Build 1454) (Dec 10, 2019)

  • Fixed some bugs.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.70 Build 1452) (Oct 24, 2019)

  • Fixed some bugs.
  • Optimized for newly released DVD movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.70 Build 1451) (Oct 17, 2019)

  • Updated decryption modules.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.60 Build 1450) (Oct 17, 2019)

  • Fixed some bugs.
  • Optimized ignoring bad-section function.
  • Update Blu-ray decryption module.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.50 Build 1449) (Jul 19, 2019)

  • Optimized the feature of 1:1 DVD copying.
  • Improved reading and burning function.
  • Supported new released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.40 Build 1447) (Jun 6, 2019)

  • Fixed a bug where "SPTI" commands could not be executed on some PCs.
  • Improved Smart Analyzer module to support more new released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.30 Build 1446) (Apr 17, 2019)

  • Fixed some bugs about the Blu-ray burning function.
  • Fixed a few bugs about the DVD ripping function.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.20 Build 1445) (Mar 6, 2019)

  • Added the function of Ripping DVDs of TV episodes to MKV files.
  • Optimized the method of seeking the sound track of DVD in the features of DVD to MKV.
  • Fixed a few bugs.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.10 Build 1444) (Jan 22, 2019)

  • Fixed some bugs.
  • Optimized functions of ripping to MKV.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.10 Build 1443) (Jan 17, 2019)

  • Fixed some bugs.
  • Added features of automatic hibernate.
  • Upgraded the UHD copying module.
  • Supported new released movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.00 Build 1442) (Dec 21, 2018)

  • Supported new released Blu-ray/UHD movies.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in DVD-Cloner 2019 (16.00 Build 1441) (Dec 11, 2018)

  • Supports newly-released DVD movies.
  • Upgraded the copy module and supports more Blu-ray/4K UHD Blu-ray movies.
  • Copy UHD Blu-ray to a blank BD-50 with an UHD friendly drive. 4K, HDR features are supported.
  • With efficient H.265 codec technology, DVD-Cloner can rip UHD Blu-ray movies to MKV, keeping the same 4K/HDR image quality as the original UHD Blu-ray.
  • Supports enabling HST to increase the Blu-ray copy/ripping speed greatly.
  • Select to keep only one audio track and subtitle in the MKV ripping function, removing other unnecessary ones.
  • Optionally compress a DVD/Blu-ray movie in the ripping process by setting H.264 or H.265 as the encoder.
  • Manually set the pattern of Read I/O to determine the DVD reading speed and whether to skip bad sectors.
  • Added the One-Click option for installation.

New in DVD-Cloner 2018 (15.30 Build 1440) (Nov 14, 2018)

  • Fixed one bug about recognizing discs.
  • Optimized Blu-ray ISO file format.

New in DVD-Cloner 2017 14.10 Build 1420 (Jul 5, 2017)

  • More newly-released DVD movies are supported.
  • There are some changes on the user interface, which makes it easier for you to use

New in DVD-Cloner 2017 14.00 Build 1419 (Nov 7, 2016)

  • Supports for backing up newly-released DVD movies much faster, which means that you can back up any commercial DVD without any trouble. It's definitely the right solution for making backups of ANY DVD and a trustworthy tool by users.

New in DVD-Cloner 2016 13.60 build 1418 (Sep 20, 2016)

  • Newly-released DVD movies are supported.

New in DVD-Cloner 2016 13.50 Build 1417 (Aug 2, 2016)

  • Newly-released DVD movies are supported.

New in DVD-Cloner 2016 13.40 Build 1416 (Jun 28, 2016)

  • Newly-released DVD movies are supported.

New in DVD-Cloner 2016 13.30 Build 1415 (Apr 11, 2016)

  • Newly-released DVD movies are supported.

New in DVD-Cloner 13.20 Build 1413 (Mar 3, 2016)

  • Newly-released DVD movies are supported.

New in DVD-Cloner 13.10 Build 1412 (Dec 25, 2015)

  • Newly-released DVD movies during Christmas and New Year are supported.
  • Improved the reading process.

New in DVD-Cloner 13.00 Build 1410 (Nov 10, 2015)

  • Backs up a DVD to an ISO file temporarily for later burn or uploaded to the Internet easily.
  • Burns the local DVD movie folder to create a DVD movie disc.
  • Burns the movie with ISO format downloaded from the Internet to create a DVD movie disc.
  • The inventive SRT supports for backing up newly-released DVD movies much faster.
  • Splits a DVD-9 movie disc into two ISO image files or movie folders in DVD-5 size, or burns each onto a blank DVD-5 disc.
  • Merges multiple titles from different DVDs together, and then outputs to the hard disk as ISO image files or movie folders, or burns directly onto blank discs.
  • Provides its own Universal Disk Format (UDF) reader. No need to install the third-party UDF2.5 driver.
  • Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.
  • There will be a prompt if there is a new product released.

New in DVD-Cloner 12.50 Build 1406 (Aug 31, 2015)

  • More newly-released DVD movies are supported.
  • The transcoding engine has been upgraded to increase the backup speed.

New in DVD-Cloner 12.40 Build 1405 (Jul 3, 2015)

  • Newly-released DVD/BD movies are supported.
  • There will be a prompt if we released a new product.

New in DVD-Cloner 12.30 Build 1403 (May 7, 2015)

  • Supports latest DVD & Blu-ray movies.
  • Further improved the transcoding speed.

New in DVD-Cloner 12.20 Build 1402 (Mar 26, 2015)

  • Supports latest DVD movies.
  • Upgraded the transcoding engine.

New in DVD-Cloner 12.10 Build 1401 (Jan 28, 2015)

  • Supports latest DVD movies.
  • Adjusted the transcoding module to copy DVD movies much faster.

New in DVD-Cloner 12.00 Build 1400 (Nov 18, 2014)

  • The fire-new guided and wizard interfaces make DVD copy more convenient.
  • Backs up a DVD to a DVD folder on your computer for convenient playback with player software.
  • Copies a DVD to an ISO file for later burn or playback.
  • Burns ISO files or DVD folders on the hard disk to blank DVD discs, and enjoy a visual feast with a home or portable DVD player.
  • Genuine movie-only copy – Intelligently recognizes the main movie from the source DVD to avoid copying a fake main movie.
  • Classifies copy modes clearly for users to customize DVD copy.
  • Create/skip DVD menus and make a choice from different subtitles and audio tracks of different languages.
  • Remove certain unwanted contents and then recompress the movie with certain compression ratio to save your disc space.
  • The inventive OCT™ enables you to copy latest DVD movies through the optimized modules.
  • The brand-new free software OpenCloner Express Center built in DVD-Cloner 2015 enables you to download, use, uninstall and upgrade all programs developed by OpenCloner Inc. within this program.
  • With an average CPU cost of less than 1%, it will not downshift your computer when you are working or entertaining.
  • The copy progress is reported in detail and a preview screen enables you to confirm the copy configuration before copying to avoid setup errors.

New in DVD-Cloner 11.70 Build 1311 (Sep 18, 2014)

  • Supports all DVD movies released before September 2014.
  • Updated the burn engine, and burns DVD movies much faster.

New in DVD-Cloner 11.60 Build 1309 (Aug 11, 2014)

  • Supports more new movies.
  • Updated the burn function and run faster than before.

New in DVD-Cloner 11.50 Build 1307 (Jun 10, 2014)

  • Supports latest DVD movies.
  • Updated the burn engine, and burns DVD movies much faster.

New in DVD-Cloner 11.40 Build 1306 (Apr 4, 2014)

  • Optimized the "Combine multiple DVDs to one BD-R/RE" copy mode.
  • Supports latest DVD movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 11.30 Build 1304 (Mar 7, 2014)

  • Optimized the format conversion function between DVD movies and ISO files.
  • Supports more DVD movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 11.20 Build 1303 (Jan 15, 2014)

  • Added the time shown in the movie title after analysis under the customized copy mode.
  • Supports more DVD/Blu-ray standalone players.

New in DVD-Cloner 11.10 Build 1302 (Dec 16, 2013)

  • Supports latest DVD movies released during Christmas.
  • Improved the software interface.
  • DVD-Cloner runs more smoothly.

New in DVD-Cloner 11.00 Build 1300 (Nov 19, 2013)

  • Removes all known DVD protections and region codes such as CSS, CPRM, CPPM, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs, SONY ARCCOS, Rip-Guard, Macrovision, Disney X-DRM, CORE x2, Flux DVD, etc for you to bring the cinema home.
  • Impressive high-speed DVD copy - takes only about 1/3 of playback time to copy a DVD movie.
  • Removes unwanted audio tracks and subtitles to increase the video quality.
  • Merges your desired movie titles from several DVD discs and removes unwanted audio track(s) and subtitle(s) under the "Combine multiple DVDs to one DVD±R DL or BD-R/RE" copy mode.
  • Supports for NTSC and PAL DVD copy.
  • Advanced compression technology – DVD-9 to DVD-5 copy while keeping video and audio perfectly synchronized.
  • Supports for copying multi-channel audio tracks such as Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS.
  • Supports for defining the compression rate for every title and chapter and previewing the real-time image quality under the customized copy mode.
  • The inventive SCT enables you to copy latest DVD movies through the upgraded technology.
  • Supports both home & PC DVD players.
  • Constantly updated to support latest DVD copy protections.

New in DVD-Cloner 10.70 Build 1212 (Oct 14, 2013)

  • Burns DVD movies much faster with the improved burn engine and supports for latest DVD burners
  • Newly-released DVD movies are supported

New in DVD-Cloner 10.60 Build 1210 (Sep 9, 2013)

  • Upgraded the burn module, and copies DVD movies much faster.
  • Supports latest DVD movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 10.50 Build 1209 (Jul 25, 2013)

  • Supports latest DVD movies.
  • Enhanced the function of "Combine two DVDs to one DVD±R DL".

New in DVD-Cloner 10.30 (Jul 25, 2013)

  • Enhanced the function of decrypting DVD region codes.
  • Supports latest DVD movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 10.20 (Jul 25, 2013)

  • Added the function of switching the interface skin, which enables you to set your desired interface skin.
  • Supports latest DVD movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 9.70 Build 1116 (Oct 26, 2012)

  • Enhanced the function of formatting DVD±RW discs
  • Supports latest DVD/Blu-ray movies

New in DVD-Cloner 9.60 Build 1113 (Aug 31, 2012)

  • Supports the latest movies.
  • Optimized the reading speed for DVD discs.
  • Optimized the burning module to support the latest burners.

New in DVD-Cloner 9.40 Build 1108 (Jun 12, 2012)

  • Support more latest movies.
  • Improved burn module to get more stable burn.

New in DVD-Cloner 9.10 Build 1102 (Jan 30, 2012)

  • Enhanced the burn module, and improved the function of burn checking.
  • Adjusted the function of analyzing discs, and makes it more smooth to read DVDs under Windows 7 OS.

New in DVD-Cloner 9.00 Build 1100 (Nov 21, 2011)

  • The all-round upgraded HST technology can decrypt all the DVD protections such as Macrovision, AACS, CPPM, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs and RipGuard for you to bring the cinema home.
  • The optimized reading speed makes the DVD copying a great deal faster and more stable.
  • The fire-new one-click interface makes DVD copy as handy as a pocket in a shirt.
  • Supports for reading the movies of DVD format from hard disk by the enhanced function of "Combine two DVDs to one DVD±R DL".
  • Thoroughly solved the problem that the IFO files can't be read, which achieves true DVD copy.
  • The inventive OET enables you to copy latest DVD movies through the optimized core.
  • Copies the scratched DVD discs.
  • Supports for multi-core CPUs and makes the DVD copying speed far higher.

New in DVD-Cloner 8.70 Build 1015 (Nov 9, 2011)

  • Optimized the codes for the DVD/Blu-ray movies released during Halloween.
  • Supports for latest DVD movies, and makes you enjoy more fun of the movies during Halloween.

New in DVD-Cloner 8.50 Build 1011 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Optimized codes to support for more latest DVD/Blu-ray movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 8.40 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Enhanced the Read I/O function.
  • Added the text prompt to facilitate customers.
  • Fixed the installation bug in the multi-user mode for Windows system.

New in DVD-Cloner 8.30 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Optimized codes to support more latest DVD/Blu-ray movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 8.20 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Enhanced Smart Analyzer function supports more latest DVD movies.
  • Enhanced the movie only copy function, making the color of subtitle the same as that of the source DVD.
  • Added the "Eject disc when the burning is finished" option in the "Burn I/O" page of the setup window.

New in DVD-Cloner 8.10 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Supports more up-to-date movies.
  • Fixed some bugs in the "customized copy" function.
  • The guidance on the interface is easier to understand.

New in DVD-Cloner 7.70 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Enhanced the scanning function of Smart Analyzer and supports more latest movies.
  • Greatly reduced the scanning time of Smart Analyzer.

New in DVD-Cloner 7.60 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Fixed the Setup default setting problem.
  • Improved for the latest movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 7.50 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Improved Smart Analyser better supports the backup of new movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 7.40 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Adjusted the function for some not commonly used information prompts.
  • Enhanced Smart Analyser supports better for the backup of the latest movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 7.30 (Aug 11, 2011)

  • Fixed the problem that CSS decryption is incomplete while making 1:1 copy to the hard disk.
  • Enhanced Smart Analyser better supports the backup of the latest movies.

New in DVD-Cloner 7.20 Build 993 (Apr 2, 2010)

  • Fixed the mfc bug during the customized copy.
  • Enhanced the compatibility for players.

New in DVD-Cloner 7.10 Build 992 (Dec 18, 2009)

  • Allowed users to select audio&subtitles under the customized copy mode. Allowed users to select audio&subtitles when coping DVD-5 movies with "movie-only" copy mode.

New in DVD-Cloner 7.0 Build 991 (Nov 28, 2009)

  • Enhanced Smart Analyser, better supports the backup of the latest movie
  • Enhanced the burning function

New in DVD-Cloner 7.0 Build 990 (Nov 20, 2009)

  • In accordance with the leading quality in DVD copy software industry, DVD-Cloner VII is more powerful and reliable.
  • Innovative ERT™ DVD reading technology, supports the copy of latest DVD movies.
  • Enhanced Blu-ray copy function allows you to enjoy high-definition movies without any extra expense.
  • State-of-the-art transcoding technology ensures a better picture quality
  • Cool and smart interfaces - making a perfect DVD copy with only one click
  • 50% faster burning speed
  • DVD-5 to DVD-9 copy
  • Makes home DVDs/TV series/TV shows
  • Opens log files with a shout-cut key
  • Previews the picture effect with compressed DVD copy

New in DVD-Cloner 6.00 Build 975 (Nov 21, 2008)

  • Enhanced burning engine, fast and stable burn
  • Verifies data after the burning, ensuring a perfect 1:1 copy
  • Supports the backup of latest Blu-ray movies. Burns Blu-ray movies to harddisk drive.
  • Supports the backup of ISO, NRG files.
  • Burns two DVD movies onto one DVD-R/RW DL with customized menu.
  • With “Split DVD-9 to two DVD-5s” copy mode, the movie title and menu of source DVD will be copied to the second disc for your convenience.
  • Improved the chapter copy function, great for episodic DVD copying
  • Brand-new user interface. Step by step direction makes the burning simple.

New in DVD-Cloner 5.20 Build 968 (Feb 29, 2008)

  • Added the SmartAnalyser disc-scanning function. Now DVD-Cloner can copy all the latest movies perfectly
  • Added the option of removing menus when splitting disc to two D5 discs
  • Optimized the playback of copied discs on the home player,
  • Modified some prompts of the selection of widescreen or fullscreen when copying with "Movie only" mode,
  • Improved the compatibility with other burning software. The copies dumped by DVD-Cloner will be burned perfectly by other burning software.

New in DVD-Cloner 5.00 Build 958 (Nov 20, 2007)

  • Brand-new burning engine, perfect 1:1 DVD Copy.
  • Much easier to use � intelligently identifies the disc type and displays relevant copy modes on the interface for you to select!
  • Copies any chapter you like
  • You can define the number of discs to be burned.
  • Copies DVD movie to ISO or NRG file and backs up DVD movie to hard disk drive (FAT32, NTFS supported), burns ISO and NRG files to DVDs.
  • Supports for the backup of Blu-Ray/HD DVDs
  • Smart Help Tech - Intelligently detects errors during the copying and prompts you how to deal with them.

New in DVD-Cloner 4.60 (Sep 30, 2007)

  • Fixed the problem that 'Please specify output directory'�appeared while copying some films.
  • Fixed the problem that the volume of DVD in the browser didn't renew after the copying.
  • Fixed the problem that the copied disc played disorderedly after copying multi-angle discs with split disc to tw

New in DVD-Cloner III 4.00 Build 901 (Dec 1, 2006)

  • Two newly designed interfaces: Express mode is the fool-prove way to copy DVD. It only takes one click to copy your DVD! While Expert mode is more professional and customized. It make you a DVD copy expert!
  • Enhanced decoder to defeat all up-to-date DVD protection mechanisms Upgraded burning kernel and encoding engine
  • New�DVD Fix� copying mode allow you to recover damaged DVDs
  • Fixed many bugs found in DVD-Cloner III
  • Bundled with FREE DVD-TO-AVI,DVD-TO-MPEG,DVD-TO-SVCD.Now one copy of DVD-Cloner means 4 great products!

New in DVD-Cloner III 3.40 (Sep 21, 2006)

  • Added a "adjusting the compression rate" function. You can get a better video effect and less size of your DVD by this function.Also can adjust the compression rate from 10% to100%
  • Improved decoding kernel.
  • Fix some little bug

New in DVD-Cloner III 3.30 Build 896 (Aug 4, 2006)

  • Add the function of Full dvd disc copy .You can easily use "Full dvd disc copy" function to backup data DVD, music DVD and even some damaged DVD, of course DVD movies . More faster , and higher quality ,but cannot compress and delete anti-copy protection.
  • fixed some existed bug in V3.20.