

MakeMKV is a format converter, otherwise called "transcoder". It converts the video clips from proprietary (and usually encrypted) disc into a set of MKV files, preserving most information but not changing it in any way. The MKV format can store multiple video/audio tracks with all meta-information and preserve chapters. Preserves all meta-information (track language, audio type).Preserves all video and audio tracks, including HD audio.Reads Blu-ray discs protected with latest versions of AACS and BD+.There are many players that can play MKV files nearly on all platforms, and there are tools to convert MKV files to many formats, including DVD and Blu-ray discs.Īdditionally MakeMKV can instantly stream decrypted video without intermediate conversion to wide range of players, so you may watch Blu-ray and DVD discs with your favorite player on your favorite OS or on your favorite device. Fast conversion - converts as fast as your drive can read data.In this way, MakeMKV can be used totally free all the time. No additional software is required for conversion or decryption.After successful installation, use MakeMKV to rip DVDs or Blu-rays as follows: Step 1. Insert a disc into your computer39 s optical drive or external drive if your device doesnt come with one. It will detect the disc and display the disc information. Available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.Functionality to open DVD discs is free and will always stay free.All features (including Blu-ray decryption and processing) are free during BETA.To get started, you’ll need a compatible Blu-ray drive and the MakeMKV software.Some existing 4K UHD drives can have its firmware flashed to allow ripping-otherwise, you’ll have to buy a standard Blu-ray drive to enable reading of 4K discs.

The MakeMKV forum thread on UHD Drives gives more details on recommended Blu-Ray drives and instructions on how to flash their firmware.

If you don’t see your drive listed, you’ll have to do some online searching to figure out its capabilities and compatibility with MakeMKV. Once your Blu-ray drive is set to go, download MakeMKV, install it on your PC, and then activate it using the most current license key. You may also want to go into the settings to change the output folder. After that, ripping is just a matter of popping in a disc, waiting for MakeMKV to read the files, and then choosing which segments to export to MKV. You can ditch elements like extra language tracks or the trailers for a smaller file size.
