Part 1: The Blu-ray Region Code Problem
When playing Blu-ray, you probably have the same experience as me: order a Blu-ray from other countries only to find a message that reads “This disc is not compatible with your player’s region”. Don’t worry. There is nothing wrong with your disc. It is the region code restrictions. What is it? I searched online to find that it is a digital lock that limits where in the world the Blu-ray discs can be played. The world is divided into three main Blu-ray regions:
· Region A – North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and parts of Southeast Asia
· Region B – Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand
· Region C – India, Nepal, Mainland China, Pakistan, Russia, Central and South Asia.
For example, if I try to play an American Blu-ray on a Blu-ray player from Australia, I will encounter such a problem mentioned above. So, how to deal with it? Through multiple attempts, I finally discovered Leawo Blu-ray Copy.
Part 2: Why I chose Leawo Blu-ray Copy
- What Is Leawo Blu-ray Copy?
Leawo Blu-ray Copy is a straightforward tool that can decrypt and copy Blu-ray and DVDs. It allows us to create exact copies of our discs – either as ISO files, folders, or direct burns to blank discs. Regardless of disc damage, playback issues, or just wanting a digital copy for convenience, this software makes the process simple. It also supports full disc cloning, main movie copy, ISO file creation, and folder backup, making it flexible for different needs.
- Main Features
What surprised me most is its ability to remove region restrictions. I’m not a tech expert, but the software was surprisingly easy to use. It let me copy the Blu-ray disc without much hassle. I didn’t have to change any settings – the software just made a region-free copy automatically, so I could finally play a disc my regular Blu-ray player wouldn’t accept. It took the frustration out of dealing with region-locked movies.
Besides solving my main issue, the software also includes several other features that I found genuinely useful and worth mentioning. I’ve listed a few of them below:
·1:1 quality lossless copy.
·3 different copy modes (including Full Movie, Main Movie and Custom Mode).
·Built-in player for preview.
·Preservation of the original 3D effect.
Overall, Leawo Blu-ray Copy does exactly what I needed – it lets me back up my Blu-ray discs easily, remove region restrictions without any complicated steps, and it can even preserve the original 3D effect when copying. For someone who just wants their movies to play anywhere without jumping through hoops, it’s a simple and reliable tool that gets the job done.
Part 3: How I Made A Region-Free Backup
Does it really work as well as I said above? Let’s see how it solves my problem. Before copying, I first installed Leawo Blu-ray Copy on my computer. In addition, my source Blu-ray disc and a blank BD25 disc were also prepared for copying. Then the copying process started.
Step 1: Loading the disc
At first, I opened Prof. Media and clicked “Blu-ray Copy” to enter the interface. Then I inserted my region A Blu-ray disc into the disc drive and clicked “Add from CD-ROM” under “Add UHD/Blu-ray/DVD” to load my region A Blu-ray disc.
Step 2: Setting up Blu-ray format
Choosing the copy mode
All the titles of my disc showed up on the left of the interface. Then I chose “Main Movie” at the bottom of the interface.
Note: If you want to back up other parts of your disc, you can also choose “Full Movie” to copy the contents of the whole disc, or “Custom Mode” to pick whatever chapters of the disc to copy.
Choosing the subtitle and audio track
Below the chapter list were the subtitle and audio track options. I chose English as both the subtitle and the audio track.
Choosing the disc type
At the bottom left corner of the interface, I chose BD-25 as the disc type for the backup.
Note: Besides the disc type options, you can observe the size of the output file in real time.
Setting up Blu-ray source region code
To complete the settings, I opened the settings wheel icon in the top-right corner. As my source Blu-ray was from America, I chose the second option below “Blu-ray”. Then I clicked “OK”.
Step 3: Starting the copy
Next, I clicked the green “Copy” button in the top-right corner. A sidebar showed up with three options: “Copy to”, “Disc Label”, and “Save to”. I first chose my source disc next to “ISO File”, set a disc label, and waited for the copy process to complete. When a warning popped up, I ejected my source disc and inserted my blank BD25 disc into the disc drive. Finally, I started copying again.
Note: If you want to save the content of the disc on your computer, you can choose “Folder” or “ISO File” below “Copy to”, set the directory below “Save to”, and then start copying.
The whole process was more straightforward than I expected. The region restrictions removal was done automatically without complex clicks. Once I got familiar with the steps, copying a Blu-ray – even one with region restrictions – became quick and smooth. I didn’t encounter any errors, and the final copy functioned just like the original.
Part 4: Final Words
All in all, It’s a wonderful experience for me to use Leawo Blu-ray Copy. It solved the exact problem I was facing – I couldn’t play a region-locked Blu-ray, and this tool let me back it up without the region restriction. What I like most is how hands-off the process is: no complicated settings, no digging into technical stuff – insert, set up, and copy. It’s perfect for users who want a quick and reliable way to back up Blu-ray discs like me, especially if you collect movies from different regions or just want to keep your originals safe. If you’re looking for a simple fix to region code issues without investing in new hardware, this is a solid option.
