You have a DVD you can't replace: a kids' movie that has been through too many hands, or a season box set with a cracked case. You want a spare copy before the original stops playing. Boilsoft DVD Clone Lab is a DVD copier built for that job. It makes a full 1:1 clone, or just the part of the disc you care about.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows (98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7)
- Price: $49
- Needs: Microsoft DirectX 8.1 or later runtime
- Trial: a free download is offered
Key features
Three ready-made copy modes
Pick Main movie only for a typical film, All movies for episodic discs, or Full Disc clone for a 1:1 copy. You don't have to work out the settings yourself.
A Custom mode to build your own copy task
You choose your preferred subtitle and audio languages. You can leave out extras and trailers, so the copy holds only what you'll watch.
Copying Sony ARccOS protected discs
The vendor says SONY ARccOS protected DVD movies can be cloned and burned.
Splitting one DVD across several discs, with preview
You can extract one DVD's content to several DVDs and preview the content before copying. You can also name the output DVD and set the burning speed.
A step-guided control panel
The interface walks you through the copy one step at a time, so a first-time user can finish a job without a manual.
Who it's for
It suits you if you want backups of your own DVD collection on a Windows PC and prefer guided steps to a sheet of encoder settings. The preset modes also help if you copy TV box sets and feature films, since each type has its own mode.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Presets for main movie, all movies and full disc
- Language selection and the option to drop extras
- Preview before copying
- Free download to try before you pay
Cons
- Windows only; no Mac version is listed
- The requirements list reaches only to Windows 7, so it targets older systems
- It is a DVD tool only, with no Blu-ray mention
FAQs
Can it make an exact copy of a whole disc?
Yes. Full Disc clone mode makes a 1:1 copy.
Can I copy only the main film?
Yes. Main movie only mode is suggested for movie DVDs, and Custom mode lets you drop extras and trailers.
Can I choose the audio and subtitle languages?
Yes. You can define your preferred audio and subtitle languages.
What do I need to run it?
A Windows PC with the DirectX 8.1 or later runtime.
System requirements
- Microsoft DirectX 8.1 or later runtime
- Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7