DVD duplication can be either easy or difficult. If attempting to make a backup copy of a music or movie DVD containing content downloaded from the Internet, duplication is simple because the music or movie was recorded on a rewritable DVD. On the other hand, attempting to make a copy or reproduction of a copyrighted DVD is complicated, but doable. Because many people are not concerned about copyright laws, they may seek methods to quickly and inexpensively reproduce a DVD. Even though many print and office stores provide duplications of CD's, DVD's, and other discs, they are not permitted to make copies of copyrighted DVD's. Due to piracy laws, unauthorized copying may result in fines and other legal actions. For this matter, many avoid illegal DVD duplication. Nonetheless, there are a number of ways to bypass encrypted DVD codes and reproduce the disc.

DVD duplication is made possible with certain software programs. In a nutshell, copyrighted DVD's are programmed with codes. These codes are very detailed, and thwart duplications. However, there are tactics to enable the codes. One method involves installing shrink software on the computer. Shrink software serves multiple purposes. For starters, if trying to copy a large file to DVD, the software is able to compress the file, allowing the entire document to fit onto a single DVD. Additionally, shrink software is effective with decoding copyrighted DVD's, which makes reproduction feasible.  

Another method for creating DVD duplication is installing a decrypter. Similar to shrink software, a decrypter is able to decode copyrighted DVDs, enabling the user to make backup copies or reproduce movies and video games. Typically, distribution of shrink software and decrypter software is illegal. Yet, several websites provide this software free. The software downloads to your computer in seconds. Shortly afterwards, users have the ability to reproduce or duplicate exclusive DVD's.