This guide explains what that list is, why you need it, and which major studios are currently winning the war. The "DVDFab Cinavia List" is an unofficial, community-driven database (often shared on forums and the official DVDFab blog) that tracks which Blu-ray and DVD titles contain the Cinavia watermark.
Have you found a disc that isn't on the list? Report it to the DVDFab forum to help the community.
October 2023 (Updated for 2024)
The is your treasure map. Bookmark the official forum thread. Before you rip a new Blu-ray, spend 30 seconds checking the list. It will save you hours of re-encoding when you realize your audio dies at the 20-minute mark.
Enter . For over a decade, DVDFab has been the industry leader in removing Cinavia from backups. But not every disc is created equal. That is why the DVDFab Cinavia List exists. dvdfab cinavia list
If you rip a random 2016 Sony romantic comedy not on the list, there is a 90% chance it has Cinavia. When in doubt, treat any Blu-ray released after 2012 as suspect. Yes and no. For the average Plex user, Cinavia is a nightmare. For a DVDFab user with the current list, it is a minor inconvenience.
6 minutes Introduction: The Silent Watermark You’ve just ripped your brand-new Blu-ray of Bad Boys for Life . You load the MP4 onto your USB drive, plug it into your living room TV, and hit play. For 20 minutes, everything is perfect. Then, suddenly, the audio cuts out and a message appears on screen: "Playback stopped. The audio is protected by Cinavia." This guide explains what that list is, why
If you’ve been backing up your Blu-ray and DVD collection for years, you’ve likely run into this dreaded message. Cinavia is a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system designed to prevent unauthorized copying. Unlike old school CSS encryption, Cinavia hides an inaudible code in the audio track itself.