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I had a few NTSC DVD's which I decided to archive using H264 crf14 and the quality loss was still massive, especially small video details. Using progressive DVD's, crf15 is virtually identical to the source, but NTSC always poses problems in my experience-you have to ivtc or decomb/deinterlace depending on its pattern and you take quality hits.
Anyway using MakeMKV I get the dvd without its annoying mastering errors(mine had a few such as a microsecond flash at start of the mastering house and its work board gui)and no further quality loss. MakeMKV removed this crap easily. I used XP 32bit as I had loads of storage on my laptop harddrive still(my Win10 pc was used up with junk!)and ripped straight from the dvd to my hard drive. Process for the 2 hour film was done in 12 flawless mins. I've been a registered user for years. Excellent tool!
Anyway using MakeMKV I get the dvd without its annoying mastering errors(mine had a few such as a microsecond flash at start of the mastering house and its work board gui)and no further quality loss. MakeMKV removed this crap easily. I used XP 32bit as I had loads of storage on my laptop harddrive still(my Win10 pc was used up with junk!)and ripped straight from the dvd to my hard drive. Process for the 2 hour film was done in 12 flawless mins. I've been a registered user for years. Excellent tool!
Review by R.W on
Feb 20, 2024 Version: 1.17.6
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Excellent piece of software & totally free in beta the best Blu-ray ripper available.
Review by alex on
Jan 21, 2024 Version: 1.1.7.6
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by jlu2021videohelp on
Nov 10, 2023 Version: 1.17.5
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This version also crashed for me when opening it. Last version worked fine. Legacy users willfind it doesn't work in XP 32 bit too-some older versions did 1.17.2 but with more limited options. Tried it on Win 7 64 bit laptop and it crashes. I've reverted back to last version.
Review by Zack T on
Aug 13, 2023 Version: 1.17.4
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Just Crashes = Useless
Review by Nobby44 on
Aug 13, 2023 Version: 1.17.4 Beta
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Their site is back up now
Review by n8tvm on
Jun 17, 2023 Version: 1.174
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Love the app, but web site appears to be down, According to Whois Lookup:
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2023-06-16T04:54:49Z
Did they miss a domain name payment? Curious, the Whois info also
says domain is registered to owner in Russia. Hmmmmm
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2023-06-16T04:54:49Z
Did they miss a domain name payment? Curious, the Whois info also
says domain is registered to owner in Russia. Hmmmmm
Review by Chicken Filet on
Jun 16, 2023 Version: 1/17/4 Beta
OS: Windows 10 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The fale positive virus alert is the cdart install which in some way triggers of a warning about trojans. I would not bother trying to install on any 32 bit XP as that is well deprecated despite saying future versions of MakeMKV will drop XP support and it appears to have dropped it now, so just use any earlier version or Upgrade your system!
Review by Mike on
Apr 12, 2023 Version: 1.17.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 8/10
This is the virustotal report for the windows version 1.17.3
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/cc611722ae6beb20e6cd409c45aad9732d9821dbaf07c83d71a58936abed4bfb
2 odd warnings out 68 is nothing. It does NOT contain any virus or malware.
And for the Makemkv.exe
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/40f9670b61acb2d5d0d4d74a517fed1eebbf600783105de4f2e26f874454a269
No warnings.
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/cc611722ae6beb20e6cd409c45aad9732d9821dbaf07c83d71a58936abed4bfb
2 odd warnings out 68 is nothing. It does NOT contain any virus or malware.
And for the Makemkv.exe
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/40f9670b61acb2d5d0d4d74a517fed1eebbf600783105de4f2e26f874454a269
No warnings.
Review by Baldrick on
Apr 12, 2023 Version: 1.17.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/e7fe02152e0ccbffbd75539a9619037ff9567d23cccd1168e4e92e732caaac58
Nothing more to say
Nothing more to say
Review by flashandpan007 on
Apr 11, 2023 Version: 1.17.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
And maybe you you are getting a false positive which is quarantining those files.
The MakeMKV forum, with all those people using the software, has no mention of this "issue"
The MakeMKV forum, with all those people using the software, has no mention of this "issue"
Review by gonca on
Apr 11, 2023 Version: 1.17.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
1.17.3 is messed up. There was a review here the other day about the same issues I've been seeing but now mysteriously vanished. Why as this is useful for others and valid?
Anyway two well known antivirus programs show up 1.17.3 as having a Trojan in its installer and to test what the previous now 'vanished' reviewer said about XP- he's right missing dll files warning messages show up during the install process which fails ultimately. Please pass on these observations to MKV forum as I'm not a member of it. Thank you Videohelp. Previousvsrsion is fine 1.17.2 and is 10/10!
Anyway two well known antivirus programs show up 1.17.3 as having a Trojan in its installer and to test what the previous now 'vanished' reviewer said about XP- he's right missing dll files warning messages show up during the install process which fails ultimately. Please pass on these observations to MKV forum as I'm not a member of it. Thank you Videohelp. Previousvsrsion is fine 1.17.2 and is 10/10!
Review by Callum on
Apr 11, 2023 Version: 1.17.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: -/10
Functionality: -/10
Value for money: -/10
Overall: 5/10
Installed and runs just fine on my system.
Maybe it is your system that is well screwed up.
Maybe it is your system that is well screwed up.
Review by gonca on
Apr 9, 2023 Version: 1.17.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
First I was disappointed that there is no new key anymore (because I wanted to make German versions of "The Last Starfighter" and "Creature" - unfortunately my best friend doesn't understand English). Then I saw that you can buy a key now. Luckily I didn't hesitate long, bought it and now I have a lifetime key for MakeMKV :) And I'm very happy to be able to support this great software like this!
Review by Carolin Lorenz on
Apr 7, 2023 Version: 1.17.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Let's be nice. Probably user entered a defunct key or was mistyped. Had a similar situation myself until I entered updated trial key a while back. Functions are still limited and problematic in XP 32 bit by the way, but don't have XP 64 bit to test. Also a few problems in Win7 of not reading discs,but minor issues. Nice tool for backup though.
Review by Alice on
Nov 3, 2022 Version: 1.17.2
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
To Daniel:
You should read the program description before posting such b**t. Type in the beta key, which is available for free even on this website, and you will have full functionality. Key changes about every other month, but you can always get a new key here for free.
After extensive testing, I bought the program. So I don't have to hassle with beta keys anymore.
You should read the program description before posting such b**t. Type in the beta key, which is available for free even on this website, and you will have full functionality. Key changes about every other month, but you can always get a new key here for free.
After extensive testing, I bought the program. So I don't have to hassle with beta keys anymore.
Review by Frank on
Nov 3, 2022 Version: 1.17.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Seems to be quite good. DVD MPEG-2 is already compressed enough as it is, so I'm not keen on transcoding it and dealing with the resulting generation loss. This app remuxes your selected AV streams into .mkv file without touching the AV quality, so you get exactly the same quality as you would if watching the disc. Exactly what I wanted and very easy to use. Prior to this I was trying to use XMediaRecode which can do the same thing in theory, but in practice I found it extremely buggy (crashes often, some streams can't be decoded) and remuxing is very slow for some reason (around 20MB/sec vs 300MB/sec). It remains to be seen whether the app can deal with all my discs though.
Review by flossy_cake on
Oct 21, 2022 Version: 1.17.2
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by HemLok on
Oct 6, 2022 Version: 1.17.1
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
It works okay in XP 64 bit; the problem is now clear of limited function in 32 bit XP. I confirmed this myself yesterday in extensive testing. Very few would be using XP 64 bit even back in Legacy days and most back then would have had 32 bit versions.
XP is unfortunately too old now. Win 11 is here, but I prefer Win7 best of all where MakeMKV gets 10/10 in every respect. Review is for XP 32 bit.
XP is unfortunately too old now. Win 11 is here, but I prefer Win7 best of all where MakeMKV gets 10/10 in every respect. Review is for XP 32 bit.
Review by D.K on
Oct 2, 2022 Version: 1.17.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 2/10
Value for money: 3/10
Overall: 5/10
I have just installed 1.17.1 Beta (July 13, 2022) on Windows XP. It installed without any problem and works 100%. However, I am running XP 64-bit. Maybe it's the 32-bit XP for those that have problems.
I have been using MakeMKV for many years for ripping my DVD collection which has poor sound, and then use sound editors to EQ and MKVToolNix to multiplex back into the MKV file. I just used it to remove subtitles from a DVD that my player could not disable or switch off.
It is a fantastic program and it has help me out a lot and I give it 10 out of 10.
I have been using MakeMKV for many years for ripping my DVD collection which has poor sound, and then use sound editors to EQ and MKVToolNix to multiplex back into the MKV file. I just used it to remove subtitles from a DVD that my player could not disable or switch off.
It is a fantastic program and it has help me out a lot and I give it 10 out of 10.
Review by Bill_C on
Oct 2, 2022 Version: 1.17.1
OS: WinXP 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
MakeMKV works for me in every platform other than XP. I have the problems already mentioned before-options greyed out, can't navigate its GUI as no options to see, notification box during an encode(it transcodes only from DVD ROM!) full of gobblygook writing etc. Maybe a specific dll library is missing in my system which is needed to allow MakeMKV function? By the way I'm fully registered!
Not worried though as I use Win10 as well for encoding.
Not worried though as I use Win10 as well for encoding.
Review by Terry on
Aug 22, 2022 Version: 1.17.1
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
I am surprised that many people here think that that only DVD copies work under Windows XP.
The error could be, for example, that the (Beta) Key was not entered correctly, the internet connection is not activated
in the settings or maybe no Service Pack 3 installed.
With me MakeMKV runs under Windows XP without errors and just as well, as under current operating systems.
MakeMKV 1.15.4 and 1.16.0 were the only ones that did not work with Windows XP so far.
@tuskacz: You are describing a bug that was already addressed 12 years ago in the MakeMKV forum and does not exist anymore.
MKValidator never showed me faulty MKV files under any circumstances.
MakeMKV cannot be compared with Handbrake. There are too much differences.
MakeMKV is currently the only application that you can use with a free beta key without any restrictions.
Used correctly, MakeMKV does exactly what it is supposed to do.
The error could be, for example, that the (Beta) Key was not entered correctly, the internet connection is not activated
in the settings or maybe no Service Pack 3 installed.
With me MakeMKV runs under Windows XP without errors and just as well, as under current operating systems.
MakeMKV 1.15.4 and 1.16.0 were the only ones that did not work with Windows XP so far.
@tuskacz: You are describing a bug that was already addressed 12 years ago in the MakeMKV forum and does not exist anymore.
MKValidator never showed me faulty MKV files under any circumstances.
MakeMKV cannot be compared with Handbrake. There are too much differences.
MakeMKV is currently the only application that you can use with a free beta key without any restrictions.
Used correctly, MakeMKV does exactly what it is supposed to do.
Review by Amiga on
Aug 22, 2022 Version: 1.17.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
There used to be a load of reviews here stating that its options etc don't work with XP, now all reviewers deleted? XP is Legacy I know, but software maker should not state on his Homepage that it does from XP upwards when it clearly does not after trying it today, as options are greyed out and only working from dvd rom is allowed!!! I use win7 by the way and that is okay usually to work with, as one can use hard drive dvd folders unlike XP.
Review by Peter on
Aug 19, 2022 Version: 1.17.1
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 5/10
Rating by TT on
Jul 13, 2022 Version: 1.17.1 Beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
After version 1.15.2 MakeMKV do not clean temp files.
Review by Marko on
Jul 4, 2022 Version: 1.17.0
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by BarnZ on
Jun 27, 2022 Version: 1.17
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I do NOT recommend MakeMKV.
It tends to create damaged MKVs from DVDs for whatever reason.
When I validate created MKVs with mkvalidator tool , it often throws tons of errors, forcing you to create MKV again.
For some disks or DVDs already ripped to HDD, you will never be able to create error-free MKVs.
Use mkvtoolnix instead.
It tends to create damaged MKVs from DVDs for whatever reason.
When I validate created MKVs with mkvalidator tool , it often throws tons of errors, forcing you to create MKV again.
For some disks or DVDs already ripped to HDD, you will never be able to create error-free MKVs.
Use mkvtoolnix instead.
Review by tuskacz on
May 16, 2022 Version: 1.14
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 2/10
Value for money: 2/10
Overall: 2/10
Rating by HemLok on
May 14, 2022 Version: 1.16.7
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Fantastic software. A tip before using it on those slightly grainy or dirty DVD's is to use DVD Rebuilder free or pro and input an avisyth script which will work in both progressive of interlaced e.g
UnDot().FluxSmoothT(temporal_threshold=7, luma=true, chroma=true)
Export at 100% no compression. Voila cleaned up a little. Then run MakeMKV on your hard drive dvd folder(but doesn't work in XP! for some reason?) or disc if you've burned it. You can of course compress using the equally fabulous DVD Rebuilder e.g dual layered DVD's, strip the menus, audio choices etc and get it to 4.35b approx size, the use MakeMKV on it again. UnDot is mild and equivalent to RemoveGrain(mode1) and FluxSmoothT is non destructive at default.
UnDot().FluxSmoothT(temporal_threshold=7, luma=true, chroma=true)
Export at 100% no compression. Voila cleaned up a little. Then run MakeMKV on your hard drive dvd folder(but doesn't work in XP! for some reason?) or disc if you've burned it. You can of course compress using the equally fabulous DVD Rebuilder e.g dual layered DVD's, strip the menus, audio choices etc and get it to 4.35b approx size, the use MakeMKV on it again. UnDot is mild and equivalent to RemoveGrain(mode1) and FluxSmoothT is non destructive at default.
Review by Roger on
May 14, 2022 Version: 1.16.7
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by PU User on
Dec 8, 2021 Version: 1.16.5 Beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 6/10
Functionality: 2/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 7/10
Don't get me wrong I think this software is worthy, but how do you get it to work in XP when it purports to be-this is bs? I'm using Win10, but do prefer the legacy system for encoding. Try open a dvd folder on your XP hard drive and MakeMKV GUI is just blanked out. What am I'm doing wrong? Guess I'll have to start using that awful system 10 more often!
Review by Pete on
Nov 2, 2021 Version: 1.16.5
OS: WinXP Ease of use: -/10
Functionality: -/10
Value for money: -/10
Overall: 5/10
Freezing and not working in Win7. Because of this I tried using it on XP system which apparently is still compatible and could only read DVD disc from hard drive. All other functions in GUI grayed out or unavailable. Strange! I've reverted back to previous beta which by the way doesn't work in XP as well, but fine in my Win7. Review/low score is for this beta only and not true reflection overall.
Review by Rod on
Jul 17, 2021 Version: 1.16.4
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: -/10
Functionality: -/10
Value for money: -/10
Overall: 5/10
I have not used makemkv for some time, but I do recommend using the program (I am aware of its existence and have used it in a variety of ways since the years of 2015), because it is simple in its proposal, which is to transform the entire structure of a bd or dvd (video audio tracks and subtitles), in a single mkv file, and for those who do not have a desktop player to watch their physical media, but have a media player, this program, it is more than mandatory, to facilitate the whole process; A nice point to highlight would be the possibility of testing the program for a generous period, let's say, with a free key (since the price of the program itself may be of little accessibility but I understand why the value, in view, of its functionality and proposal), this allows the user to have an honest judgment of the program, before buying, if any kind of "surprises"; Anyway, in my opinion, it's an excellent program that got it right, in simplifying a process, at first simple, that can be done with other programs, but it would demand a lot of work and time. Congratulations to the developers, and I hope there will be more evolutions of this program.
Review by Diego Carvalho de Souza on
Jul 10, 2021 Version: 1.16.3
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 9/10
There are a few bugs. The developer sometimes posts here in this section. Hopefully he looks at below reviews and eradicates the bugs. I like this software. I use Win8, and sometimes XP(MakeMKV has some troubles with this system!)but Win10 loves it as I've encountered no issues there
Review by Jacques on
May 9, 2021 Version: 1.16.3
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
Used AnyDVD to decrypt an old concert DVD from 2003 that was copy protected. AnyDVD removed the copy protection, so you could see all the files in windows. Ran MakeMKV. MakeMKV correctly detected all the files. I started to copy the files to HD. It appeared to be working. Said it would take 25 mins for 6GB of files. After 15 mins, it showed it would now take 2+33 mins to copy the files. The length of time keep going up the longer it ran. It kept giving me some sort of invalid data error and said it was trying to work around. I finally closed the program after 30 mins. My pc is an I7, WIN 10 with 24GB of ram. Disappointed. Will try another program.
Review by skirk on
May 8, 2021 Version: 1.16.3 Beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 2/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 2/10
The answer to XP is it working? No it isn't! The GUI bug is still unfixed depending on your platform. That said you can transcoded a DVD using XP straight from your DVD ROM drive, but that's about it. Try doing it from a pre ripped folder on your hard drive. You won't be able to use MakeMKV GUI. Nothing to do with whether you have JavaScript installed or not, it just does not work in XP.
MakeMKV works in other platforms well which is okay but shouldn't advertizse in its info that it works in Legacy XP as it is crippled in this platform. I use Win8 and still use XP too as many do.
MakeMKV works in other platforms well which is okay but shouldn't advertizse in its info that it works in Legacy XP as it is crippled in this platform. I use Win8 and still use XP too as many do.
Review by Kevin on
Apr 27, 2021 Version: 1.16.3
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 7/10
Overall: 7/10
It works fine on Win10 without a hitch, but is it working in XP now? I ask because when I last visited my brother he said he still uses xp for some video work and said there were major options on MakeMKV not working in the last version when navigating the GUI as others have said. I'll email him anyway to tell of update. Thanks.
Review by Carlo on
Mar 18, 2021 Version: 1.16.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by teamsatan on
Mar 17, 2021 Version: 1.16.2 Beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I'm rating this for XP only. None of the functions apart from dvd rom drive option works. Hope someone from MakeMKV forum sees this and passes on info to fix the bug. The software program is crippled at the moment for use in XP. Thanks.
Review by TD on
Mar 8, 2021 Version: 1.16.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 5/10
Half marks from me. Only works to make a MKV from DVD's in a DVDROM drive in Xp. Other advanced features or options in GUI grayed out or not available such as trying to locate a pre ripped DVD folder on the harddrive. I haven't tested it in other Windows platforms. Maybe just a Legacy issue?
Review by Dave P on
Mar 7, 2021 Version: 1.61.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 5/10
Right, tested on XP. It opens okay, but navigation problems using GUI in XP, Win7/8 tested! Failure to locate pre ripped folders or files on computer. GUI not reading My Computer or its related folders/sub folders! Advanced options/manual DVD opening etc not working too.
Also whenever a box is thrown up by program eg using DVD ROM option the box notification is blank message, and just red box!
Also whenever a box is thrown up by program eg using DVD ROM option the box notification is blank message, and just red box!
Review by N.D on
Mar 5, 2021 Version: 1.61.1
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
I can't rate this version positively. There is indeed a navigation problem as mentioned. None of the functions to open a DVD manually or open an existing pre ripped dvd file/folder on PC hardrive is working. Only direct function from DVD rom is working. I tested on Win10 64 bit and same bug. GUI bug or something else causing navigation screw ups!
Review by K.Dent on
Mar 5, 2021 Version: 1.16.1
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
First off new version fixes bug in XP which forced program not to open. MakeMKV works pretty flawlessly in other systems of Windows, but in XP 'Houston we may have a newer bug?' 1.16.1 beta works for discs off the dvd rom drive, but opening an already ripped file folder MakeMKV fails to 'see' it in its gui.
Going to Open Files or Control + O then 'Look in' fails to show anything at all. My Computer on left of gui is just a faded out grey. This prgram in XP only appears to work on dvd's in the rom drive as half of its functionality has gone for some reason? 10/10 for other systems but in XP 5/10. New beta to fix this weird problem of navigation to already ripped decrypted dvd folders on computer? thanks.
Going to Open Files or Control + O then 'Look in' fails to show anything at all. My Computer on left of gui is just a faded out grey. This prgram in XP only appears to work on dvd's in the rom drive as half of its functionality has gone for some reason? 10/10 for other systems but in XP 5/10. New beta to fix this weird problem of navigation to already ripped decrypted dvd folders on computer? thanks.
Review by Bob on
Mar 5, 2021 Version: 1.16.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 6/10
I think the confusion lay in that for a brief time the older version was briefly still available on the MakeMkv website, yet the changelog here on Videohelp quickly(Baldrick moves fast with the latest versions-kudos to him!) showed 1.16.1 as the the newer version came out that the same day within hours or so of older version, depending on your time zone, muddling things a bit. I assumed still buggy, but the version must have 1.16. I uninstalled and deleted it so can't check version number.
I'm going to test it out on XP later- should work fine touch wood. Thanks.
I'm going to test it out on XP later- should work fine touch wood. Thanks.
Review by N.D on
Mar 5, 2021 Version: 1.61.1 newest
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@N.D
Did you try 1.16.1?
An XP bug has now been fixed ("Windows XP: Program failed to start").
I tried & it works fine on Windows XP.
Did you try 1.16.1?
An XP bug has now been fixed ("Windows XP: Program failed to start").
I tried & it works fine on Windows XP.
Review by mike20021969 on
Mar 4, 2021 Version: 1.16.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
My review is for XP as my interest was piqued and I wanted to test if it works or not in this system, otherwise regarding my Win10 the review would be 10/10 as previous version showed. I downloaded an installer off the MakeMKV web page and installed it, but a small red box appears(warning?) and program refuses to open. No good in XP! Why then does site say it is compatible with it? No worries back to Win 7 or Win10.
Review by N.D on
Mar 4, 2021 Version: 1.61.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
Works excellently well in Win7 to Win10- I will attest to that. MakeMKV site says works in XP and I still like to use that system for encoding etc now and again. Unfortunately for me it did not. Strangely that it failed to install. I saw error message of 'not a valid 32 bit program..' message.
Review by Derek on
Mar 4, 2021 Version: 1.16.0 beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I've used it for years (on Win 7 x64), prior to purchasing a license. It has worked pretty reliably for me for the most part, with occasional issues on certain rigs. This is probably not in the class of a cut & dry, "one-size-fits-all", "set it and forget it" software; there can be some wrinkles, if you are not diligent about looking into them. Yes, your particular hardware could be a factor. The MakeMKV forum is a good place for exploring that, and possibly also here on VH. The issues are more likely associated with Blu-Ray. For full functionality, you should have recent Java installed, and appropriately pointed to for MakeMKV to find it. There will be some BR discs that give it problems. I recently learned why desired subs from BR were not being rendered (thanks to the aforementioned forum), and this will involve the nuisance extra step of using some additional software.
When critiquing this program, we need to get real: there ain't anything much left on the market that does what this program does. Most of the "alternatives" listed here are long defunct. (Can't comment on BDtoAVCHD *yet*, as I haven't tried to use it, so far.) The only 3 programs I'm aware of that can handle the protections of commercial discs are: the Red Fox takeover of AnyDVD, and reviews of that company and its business practices here are troubling, to say the least; Fab, which is pricey even with discounts, has a totally different operational approach, and about which company somewhat ditto to the situation with Red Fox; and MakeMKV, which has been offered at no charge to us for quite a few years. I'd go so far as to make the argument that MakeMKV is nearly indispensable, we should be very glad to have it, and we should support it.
When critiquing this program, we need to get real: there ain't anything much left on the market that does what this program does. Most of the "alternatives" listed here are long defunct. (Can't comment on BDtoAVCHD *yet*, as I haven't tried to use it, so far.) The only 3 programs I'm aware of that can handle the protections of commercial discs are: the Red Fox takeover of AnyDVD, and reviews of that company and its business practices here are troubling, to say the least; Fab, which is pricey even with discounts, has a totally different operational approach, and about which company somewhat ditto to the situation with Red Fox; and MakeMKV, which has been offered at no charge to us for quite a few years. I'd go so far as to make the argument that MakeMKV is nearly indispensable, we should be very glad to have it, and we should support it.
Review by Seeker47 on
Mar 2, 2021 Version: 1.15.4
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Comments about crashing reflect on the particular users system. I've been using this program for years and never a crash or hiccup. It works every time for me. That's why I bought a license several years ago.
Review by netmask56 on
Feb 28, 2021 Version: 1.15.4
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Same here, no crashes and works like a charm. I must also add that I am a longterm user. The Software is here NOT to blame, somebody else ;)
Review by flashandpan007 on
Feb 28, 2021 Version: 1.16.0 Beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I have used MakeMKV for years... Always works 100% of the time, no crashes etc... maybe some peps need to get a better computer system or know what to install or what NOT to install on their systems that interferes with software, before blaming this software.
Review by PcDirect on
Feb 28, 2021 Version: MakeMKV 1.16.0
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I agree with the previous reviewer. This is very finicky software. When I used during its XP compatible days back then it always used to crash and now in Win7 or Win10 it still does. I even resorted to a portable version and that was crap too. It has never worked for me sad to say.
Review by Tim on
Feb 28, 2021 Version: 1.16.0
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
I've been using MakeMKV and its great for doing backups - but as far Blu-Ray disks are concerned, its way to finicky. If you look at the forums you's see it often fails when trying to actually make MKV files with varying error messages. I had a bran new disk that plays and backs up fine, but I had to use BDtoAVCHD if I simply wanted to remux the video and audio, untouched, from the backup to an MKV file. I rated BDtoAVCHD a 10 because it gave me no problems.
Review by mugz8391 on
Aug 28, 2020 Version: 1.15.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 7/10
Rating by The Don on
Jun 25, 2020 Version: 1..15.1
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Love this program!I did a bunch of dvd rips a couple of months ago, quality stuff! One click and you're done! I did a bunch of dvd conversions to mkv today which work.
Review by stargatesuite on
Jun 4, 2020 Version: makemkv 1.15.1 beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Problem solved!
It was my antivirus program blocked the update.
Works fine now.
Thanks!
It was my antivirus program blocked the update.
Works fine now.
Thanks!
Review by deeyeej on
Apr 20, 2020 Version: MakeMKV 1.15.1 Beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@WiFi: I agree. The icing on the cake is if the command line version had an option to remove cinavia.
Review by GrampaD on
Apr 13, 2020 Version: 1.15.0 registered
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I've used this without any problems or errors for a few years now. Transferred all my DVD's and BR discs to MKV. I purchased a license to both support the author and eliminate the hassle of having to update the key every few months also if the powers that be decided to close the program down. I suspect the very few people who have had errors should look to their own computer for problems. I've used this on numerous PC's. Simply works
Review by netmask56 on
Feb 19, 2020 Version: MakeMKV 1.14.7 Beta
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Believe me, I'd like to rate this much more highly, because **when it is working** it is simply great at what it does. The problem is that I've found it to be much too unreliable on my computers. I keep getting "Fatal Error", and then the program closes. (Have to call that a crash, folks !) I'll uninstall MakeMKV, reinstall it (still with the current version), then it may work for a short while, _or it may not_. Either way, the same problem is sure to return. I processed 4 or 5 BR titles over the last couple weeks with no problem using MakeMKV, but this morning we are right back to "Fatal Error." This even happens with no disc loaded. It's VERY frustrating. There was no sign of this behavior a week ago. My system in question has not changed at all, over the intervening time. It won't be a hardware problem either, because DVD Fab keeps chugging right along, doing its thing as expected, on the very same BR discs. Unfortunately for me, I much prefer working with the MKV format output by MakeMKV, as opposed to the BR file structures output by Fab. (Perhaps there are some alternate output formats one could select for Fab, other than ISO ? I gained a more than adequate familiarity with the DVD file structures, but never really did that for BR.) Not entirely sure about this, but I think the MKV format also kills Cinavia stone cold dead . . . .
Are these "fatal errors" triggered by some latest new wrinkle in the copy protections that MakeMKV just cannot cope with ? Even so, that wouldn't explain the crashes with no disc loaded -- which definitely does NOT happen when the program is actually working. I've sought help on their forum, but still no explanation for all this, and no joy.
Anyway, I'd be happy to buy a license for MakeMKV, but I'd like this problem to receive a real and lasting fix. Otherwise, this program is a potential solution that I just can't count on.
Are these "fatal errors" triggered by some latest new wrinkle in the copy protections that MakeMKV just cannot cope with ? Even so, that wouldn't explain the crashes with no disc loaded -- which definitely does NOT happen when the program is actually working. I've sought help on their forum, but still no explanation for all this, and no joy.
Anyway, I'd be happy to buy a license for MakeMKV, but I'd like this problem to receive a real and lasting fix. Otherwise, this program is a potential solution that I just can't count on.
Review by Seeker47 on
Feb 19, 2020 Version: 1.14.7
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 5/10
Rating by rallen on
Jan 25, 2020 Version: 1.14.7
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This software is unbelievable. With programs like DVDFab charging hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for decrypting and copying your discs to harddrive at a 1:1 lossless conversion, MakeMKV is an absolute steal and is quite possibly one of the greatest programs ever created for the PC. It's not an exaggeration, MakeMKV is without a doubt the most critical tool any possible self-proclaimed cinephile could own. Add on top of that the fact that the developer is constantly giving away free beta keys to extend the freeware period by 60 days AND the fact that he and his community are active 24/7 on the forums makes MakeMKV to the DVD/BDR scene what Doom9 was to us almost 20 years ago.
MakeMKV is also an import and incredible tool because of its easy, completely intuitive interface. It's got a great minimalist aesthetic and everything is simple, concise and effortless to figure out and navigate. So easy, in fact, that an elementary school child could figure out how to rip a dvd/bluray to a harddrive if given the opportunity.
MakeMKV can't be praised enough. The 9.0 score from ~70 users is deserved, 100%. I'm amazed it doesn't have a perfect 10/10. After years of use, I plan to use it for as long as I have a bluray and dvd library to backup and update on my NAS. Bravo to the MakeMKV family and thank you for everything you've done for the scene. Much love and respect!!!
MakeMKV is also an import and incredible tool because of its easy, completely intuitive interface. It's got a great minimalist aesthetic and everything is simple, concise and effortless to figure out and navigate. So easy, in fact, that an elementary school child could figure out how to rip a dvd/bluray to a harddrive if given the opportunity.
MakeMKV can't be praised enough. The 9.0 score from ~70 users is deserved, 100%. I'm amazed it doesn't have a perfect 10/10. After years of use, I plan to use it for as long as I have a bluray and dvd library to backup and update on my NAS. Bravo to the MakeMKV family and thank you for everything you've done for the scene. Much love and respect!!!
Review by WiFi on
Dec 1, 2019 Version: 1.14.5
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Makemkv was the best program they ever invented when it comes to creating an MKV video file from physical media, without changing its video, audio or subtitle structure. In the generation of Smart tv, it is a rather than exciting tool, because for me that has a large collection of dvd's and no longer uses the dvd player, I can simply create a file in mkv, and transfer it for my external hd, or flash drive (depending on the file size of course), it is possible to create the same process in other ways, but it is too complicated, and requires more tools, make mkv, automates and facilitates this process and safer anyway, Makemkv is an indispensable tool, and one that makes you easier to insert into the new way of watching video on television without discarding your physical media, rather than saving your content, in a single file, Congratulations to the developers!
Review by Diego Souza on
Sep 27, 2019 Version: 1.14.4
OS: Windows 10 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 7/10
Overall: 9/10
Rating by Forrest Gump on
Aug 21, 2019 Version: 1.14.4
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Excellent software. I noticed in other reviews that the latest product key is issued for free by the developer on their official Forum (in a thread under the Announcements section).
It works perfectly for doing straight forward Blu-ray backups. I've just used it with 2 Blu-ray discs which aren't encrypted, and I'm now left with 2 .MKV files, fully chapter'd, without transcoding(!) and it plays perfectly in MPC-HC. I used an exclamation mark for the no-transcode design because it means I have a 1:1 flawless quality reproduction, and it drastically reduces conversion time too. Obviously the resulting file size is 'massive' as a result but who doesn't have terabytes of space these days for files coming in at 10-20GB a piece.
It's honestly amazing how such a light-weight, simple but effective piece of software is created for free (at least for now) by the developer who has surely invested over a hundred hours into this. My hat's off to him.
It works perfectly for doing straight forward Blu-ray backups. I've just used it with 2 Blu-ray discs which aren't encrypted, and I'm now left with 2 .MKV files, fully chapter'd, without transcoding(!) and it plays perfectly in MPC-HC. I used an exclamation mark for the no-transcode design because it means I have a 1:1 flawless quality reproduction, and it drastically reduces conversion time too. Obviously the resulting file size is 'massive' as a result but who doesn't have terabytes of space these days for files coming in at 10-20GB a piece.
It's honestly amazing how such a light-weight, simple but effective piece of software is created for free (at least for now) by the developer who has surely invested over a hundred hours into this. My hat's off to him.
Review by James on
Aug 2, 2019 Version: 1.14.4 Beta
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I ended up buying the program as it "just works" I used the free version updating the rego code as per instructions for years, finally thought maybe I should support the author and I bought a permanent license. Absolutely no problems with it and I have transferred all my Blu Ray and DVD's to MKV and loaded them onto my NAS. I reckon anyone who has a problem with getting it work hasn't read or more to the point comprehended the instructions.
Review by netmask56 on
Mar 8, 2019 Version: 1.14.2
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@Bob
MakeMKV is FREE* whilst in beta. And it's been in "beta" for years.
*Temporary keys are continuously provided by the developer on the forum when the current one expires.
As such, there is no need to purchase anything so technically MakeMKV is free.
If the program ever makes it out of "beta" (which is doubtful) the DVD capabilities will remain free of charge.
MakeMKV is FREE* whilst in beta. And it's been in "beta" for years.
*Temporary keys are continuously provided by the developer on the forum when the current one expires.
As such, there is no need to purchase anything so technically MakeMKV is free.
If the program ever makes it out of "beta" (which is doubtful) the DVD capabilities will remain free of charge.
Review by mike20021969 on
Feb 28, 2019 Version: 1.14.2β
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 9/10
So, how is this a FREEWARE if it costs $50? There's not way to install only DVD version (without Bluray functionality) because there isn't DVD-only version, as some people state here. Any comments on this convoluted word-game crap? ;-)))
Review by Bob on
Feb 28, 2019 Version: 1.14.2
OS: Windows 10 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 3/10
Overall: 7/10
Cube799 did you download the hashed keys and put them in makemkv dir i dont have any problems
Review by makemkvuser on
Dec 10, 2018 Version: 1.14.2
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I've been using this for quite a while and liked it, Until I bought a 4k Blu-Ray drive!!! Went through all the trouble of downgrading it to see if MakeMKV would rip with it, But it Didn't! Though I had downgraded the Drive Wrong, but I Hadn't! I Tried to rip The 4K Disk with The trial Version of DVDFAB and it worked!! I don't understand why DvdFab works with my Drive, but Not MakeMKV?!
Review by Cube799 on
Nov 25, 2018 Version: 1.14.1
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 6/10
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Review by HemLok on
Nov 8, 2018 Version: 1.14.0 beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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Along these lines, you get simple to access, much the same as Windows Explorer, to every one of the records and envelopes per document framework. Rather than being restricted to one document framework that the OS picks for you, you approach "the entire picture". Access information from more established sessions, get to information that your OS (e.g. Windows) does not see or avoids you and so on.
Along these lines, you get simple to access, much the same as Windows Explorer, to every one of the records and envelopes per document framework. Rather than being restricted to one document framework that the OS picks for you, you approach "the entire picture". Access information from more established sessions, get to information that your OS (e.g. Windows) does not see or avoids you and so on.
Review by mehfooz on
Sep 29, 2018 Version: 1.12.3
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 7/10
Rating by ZORRO on
Aug 7, 2018 Version: 1708
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by ZORRO on
Aug 7, 2018 Version: 1708
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by b on
Aug 5, 2018 Version: 7
OS: Windows 8 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by a on
Aug 5, 2018 Version: 1810
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by p on
Aug 5, 2018 Version: 7
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This is STILL free after nearly 10 years. There is no trial version vs full version, just the beta version still. Someday the software will move from beta to production but most probably NOT. I've owned this software after using it for 5 years with only very few issues, one issue with closed captions and a few DVDS won't copy correctly(about 1-2% of them). I felt I wanted to support MakeMKV for their great work so I bought it.
This is a great DVD/Blueray ripper. It will rip your dvd or blueray but don't confuse it with re-encoding. Used with Handbrake (also free) for re-encoding and you have everything you need. For the few DVDs that I've had issues with closed captions using Handbrake with the libdvdcss have worked fine.
This is a great DVD/Blueray ripper. It will rip your dvd or blueray but don't confuse it with re-encoding. Used with Handbrake (also free) for re-encoding and you have everything you need. For the few DVDs that I've had issues with closed captions using Handbrake with the libdvdcss have worked fine.
Review by Dave m. on
Jul 1, 2018 Version: 1.1.12
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by fronkenstoyn on
Jun 14, 2018 Version: 1.12.2 Beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by fronkenstoyn on
Jun 14, 2018 Version: 1.12.2 Beta
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by VidiMini on
Mar 17, 2018 Version: 1.12.0 Beta
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 2/10
Value for money: 2/10
Overall: 2/10
Rating by papa on
Jan 30, 2018 Version: 1.10.10
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by opiWANken on
Jan 25, 2018 Version: 1.10.09
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by jordoncomp on
Nov 14, 2017 Version: 1.10.7
OS: Linux Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Rating by AdamCatalyst on
Oct 6, 2017 Version: 1.10.7
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Great program!
I'm backing up my entire DVD and Blu-ray collection and giving it some hammer. It hasn't tripped up once in a 100+ discs so far.
I sometimes override its selection of subtitles and extras, but if you're not fussy, it's click 'n' go.
I'm backing up my entire DVD and Blu-ray collection and giving it some hammer. It hasn't tripped up once in a 100+ discs so far.
I sometimes override its selection of subtitles and extras, but if you're not fussy, it's click 'n' go.
Review by AlanC on
Sep 4, 2017 Version: MakeMKV 1.10.6 Beta
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Been using since 2009 with great results. Author always monitors forums and replys quickly. Best $50 I've spent software wise
Review by dannyboy48888 on
Mar 26, 2017 Version: 1.10
OS: Linux Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This is a great program, I bought the key a long time ago and haven't had any key problems. I have used it on Windows and various versions of Linux. It is the only thing I have found that will De-crypt and rip a Blu-Ray in Linux. It will rip the whole BD to your Hard drive also.
Review by n8tvm on
Feb 17, 2017 Version: 1.10.4
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
I am curious why this is still in Beta after so long. Works ok once the author posts a key to use.
Review by ron spencer on
Sep 11, 2016 Version: 1.10.2
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 8/10
Great product when it works, but latest version is expired and there is no new key posted.
Review by V1de0Luvr on
Jun 8, 2016 Version: 1.9.10
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 6/10
Great piece of software. I went ahead and bought a key a long time ago so I haven't had any of the Problems with key that have been poster here. It also works on Linux which I have a dual boot setup Windows/Linux Mint.
Review by n8tvm on
Feb 24, 2016 Version: 1.9.9
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 9/10
Wonderful piece of software.
Review by iohanntachy on
Oct 29, 2015 Version: 1.9.7
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@ RLT69: I was/am aware of that. That's why I posted link to the 'makemkv.com website down?' thread. I did clean install of MakeMKV v. 1.9.6 on new system and ripping of DVDs worked without any problems. I don't have a Blu-Ray drive, but one of the forum members confirmed he had problems with BDs. So maybe MakeMKV downloads some additional data needed to rip them? Anyway I have no clue what caused problems for some people, but not for me.
Anyway www.makemkv.com is back on, plus we can enjoy new 1.9.7 version of our favourite program :-)
Anyway www.makemkv.com is back on, plus we can enjoy new 1.9.7 version of our favourite program :-)
Review by AllisOne on
Oct 4, 2015 Version: 1.9.7
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@AllisOn Obviously you are not aware that the latest version (1.9.6) is not working. When you run it it says it has expired. Hence why EVERYONE is asking for a new key. The current beta key which is suppose to be good through November DOES NOT WORK. In fact it's September's key. So a new key needs to be posted. If you bothered to check the forums you would see what has been going on.
To get the program to work you need an earlier version and need to set your system clock back a month or so.
To get the program to work you need an earlier version and need to set your system clock back a month or so.
Review by RLT69 on
Oct 4, 2015 Version: 1.9.6
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I've re-downloaded the newest 1.9.6 version and I'm not able to rip a blu-ray because it says the evaluation period is over even while saying the version expires on 12-23-15
Review by ronson10 on
Oct 3, 2015 Version: 1.9.6
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@ Spitfire63: as long as MakeMKV is in beta stage, you just download and install the newest version. The key is included. Only in rare occasions you need to look for it. The link to the newest is right in front of your eyes under 'Download MakeMKV 1.9.6 Beta (direct link)' - http://www.videohelp.com/download/Setup_MakeMKV_v1.9.6.exe .
Or here: http://www.download3k.com/Install-MakeMKV.html (and no, you don't need to pay 50$, 'cos it's still beta)
The program's website is down at the moment, but you can check this thread: http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/374502-makemkv-com-website-down
Or here: http://www.download3k.com/Install-MakeMKV.html (and no, you don't need to pay 50$, 'cos it's still beta)
The program's website is down at the moment, but you can check this thread: http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/374502-makemkv-com-website-down
Review by AllisOne on
Oct 3, 2015 Version: 1.6.6
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Does anyone have the key for the latest version 1.9.6. I was able to download the software from a mirror but the MakeMKV website is down and I can't retrieve the key.
Review by skids48 on
Oct 3, 2015 Version: 1.9.6
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Where do I find the 1.9.6 MakeMKV beta key that expires in Dec?
Review by Spitfire63 on
Oct 3, 2015 Version: 1.9.6
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Yes, the web site is down, which is concerning. I installed 1.9.6 yesterday and it does not expire until December 23rd. Hopefully the web site will come back before then.
Review by V1de0Luvr on
Oct 3, 2015 Version: 1.9.6
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
...wonderful piece of software to enable me to get home videos onto a tablet. It doesn't work now, though, as I cannot renew the key because makemkv.com is not available! The website is down!
Review by josephandrews222 on
Oct 3, 2015 Version: 1.9.5
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 7/10
What a great tool. Please update for OSX 10.10 when possible. It would be great if there were an option for target file size encoding. Thanks for a great product, it never fails me, I just have to use HandBrake to compress larger titles. I would love to see this built into MakeMKV but we can't have it all I suppose.
Review by crjackson on
Aug 19, 2014 Version: 1.8.9
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
From MakeMKV forum:
As stated on a main page all features of MakeMKV are free while program is in beta. You may purchase the full activation key if you like the program and want to show your support, but you also may use the temporary beta key.
The current beta key is
T-5o_eC30IouHhhcMhc7zCTYBADWLqlYWayIs2ahFAuN8YCHEu5sqxf@mfQA96autdEw
and is valid until end of July 2014. Please check back for updated key on this page.
http://www.makemkv.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1053
As stated on a main page all features of MakeMKV are free while program is in beta. You may purchase the full activation key if you like the program and want to show your support, but you also may use the temporary beta key.
The current beta key is
T-5o_eC30IouHhhcMhc7zCTYBADWLqlYWayIs2ahFAuN8YCHEu5sqxf@mfQA96autdEw
and is valid until end of July 2014. Please check back for updated key on this page.
http://www.makemkv.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1053
Review by AllisOne on
Jun 16, 2014 Version: 1.8.10
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Very impressive. I have been using AnyDVD for most rips but when I came across an Academy Screener which had numerous bogus movie files to thwart such rippage, MakeMKV made short work of it.
I am a new fan.
I am a new fan.
Review by spudbone on
Jan 3, 2014 Version: beta
OS: Linux Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Awesome tool for taking dvds and blurays and putting them into a workable container. Any problems i have had mike has been quick to respond to. Definatly worth the 50 dollars for life as it is the only linux solution that works consistantly
Review by dannyboy48888 on
Sep 4, 2013 Version: 1.8.4
OS: Linux Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Here's a feature that should be mentioned. I had several MKV files that would not play with my stand alone BR player. I loaded them into MakeMKV and it made them compatible with my device. A a gig mkv file took less than a minute to clean up. Of course it does much more.
Review by danzeb on
Sep 2, 2013 Version: 1.8.4
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Excellent tool! Splits vob file sets into mkv episodes based on the .IFO file.
MakeMKV deserves some monetary love!
MakeMKV deserves some monetary love!
Review by flinkq on
Jul 24, 2013 Version: 1.8.4
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@kukkamies
Although the DVD part MakeMKV is always FREE.
Although the DVD part MakeMKV is always FREE.
Review by mike20021969 on
Apr 23, 2013 Version: 1.8.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
Pretty ok software to rip bluray to mkv. It NOT freeware though as site says. It is shareware and the software says that when using it. It only gives 30 days of "free use".
Definitely would use it longer if it were freeware (donation option, vink vink) but 50 euros is way too expensive for me considering there are free alternatives like bdtoavchd or mkvtoolnix that are able to do the same.
Definitely would use it longer if it were freeware (donation option, vink vink) but 50 euros is way too expensive for me considering there are free alternatives like bdtoavchd or mkvtoolnix that are able to do the same.
Review by kukkamies on
Apr 23, 2013 Version: 1.8.1
OS: Windows 8 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 8/10
It Rips any kind of Blu-ray movies, like a new movie that just came out.
Review by 2F2E on
Aug 1, 2012 Version: 1.76
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
It does work but why pay $70 when there are freeware tools (ClownBD, Blu2mkv) that will rip a blu-ray to MKV? It's menu option is primitive too compared with the freeware alternatives.
The thing you're paying for is the BD decryption, but if you have a subscription to AnyDVD HD or its equivalent in the DVD Fab market then that will will decrypt for you plus many other things too. MakeMKV just makes MKV's and thats that. It won't even compress for you.
Conclusion: too limited for the money. Avoid.
The thing you're paying for is the BD decryption, but if you have a subscription to AnyDVD HD or its equivalent in the DVD Fab market then that will will decrypt for you plus many other things too. MakeMKV just makes MKV's and thats that. It won't even compress for you.
Conclusion: too limited for the money. Avoid.
Review by Chug a Bug on
May 2, 2012 Version: 1.7.4
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 2/10
Overall: 3/10
The easiest tool I have used so far. Drop the Blu-ray in the tray, select the right video track, audio track and subtitle and click on save.
The only draw back it has is that it does not compress the source video. Not sure if that is a draw back to some, but for me, I want to have quality and space. I cannot have 40 GB mkv files for every blu-ray title I buy. 5 to 10 GB is acceptable.
So once I have ripped the mkv, I use FreeMake Video converter to compress the file further. Since freeMake video converter does not run under Linux, I have Windows-7 running under VirtualBox and since I have my folders auto-mounted to VirtualBox, I can kickoff the conversion from my Windows without delay.
I tried using Handbrake to compress the mkv, but it does not even come close to what FreeMake Video Converter can do.
The only draw back it has is that it does not compress the source video. Not sure if that is a draw back to some, but for me, I want to have quality and space. I cannot have 40 GB mkv files for every blu-ray title I buy. 5 to 10 GB is acceptable.
So once I have ripped the mkv, I use FreeMake Video converter to compress the file further. Since freeMake video converter does not run under Linux, I have Windows-7 running under VirtualBox and since I have my folders auto-mounted to VirtualBox, I can kickoff the conversion from my Windows without delay.
I tried using Handbrake to compress the mkv, but it does not even come close to what FreeMake Video Converter can do.
Review by ggr on
Mar 31, 2012 Version: 1.7.3
OS: Linux Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
Is perfect for making non compressed MKVs from Bluray disc.
Great while its free. $70 to buy though, is just ludicrous.
Great while its free. $70 to buy though, is just ludicrous.
Review by joe bananas on
Jan 7, 2012 Version: 1.7.0
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
The 1.6.10 version is great! I convert my dvd to mkv without loose audio or video quality and play in my Samsung BD player C5500 or my tv Samsung UD40C6900.
Unfortunately, the version 1.6.11 (or higher) generate MKV files that doesn't can be seek in my Samsung devices. So, I recommend the 1.6.10 version if you intent to play your MKV files also in stand alone player or tvs.
Unfortunately, the version 1.6.11 (or higher) generate MKV files that doesn't can be seek in my Samsung devices. So, I recommend the 1.6.10 version if you intent to play your MKV files also in stand alone player or tvs.
Review by cairano on
Sep 3, 2011 Version: 1.6.10
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
Notice that the direct and mirror links point to windows version of the application.
Either this needs to be indicated or additional links put in.
As for use, have tried it a couple of times and it works like a charm. No, it doesn't transcode, it simply transfers and then you can do with the file what you want.
Either this needs to be indicated or additional links put in.
As for use, have tried it a couple of times and it works like a charm. No, it doesn't transcode, it simply transfers and then you can do with the file what you want.
Review by jhprelude on
Aug 7, 2011 Version: 1.6.12
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 7/10
Overall: 8/10
I wouldn't pay for this at all! When converting not all the VOBs will synchronize properly with some movies. Most cases the first vob converting may sync the audio and video together but when the second + VOBs goto merge they will throw the sync off! I'm still using DVD FAB to convert MKVs which also has a sync problem with certain movies like "The X Files: I want to believe" is really out of sync when converting to MKV with both programs that I mentioned!
Review by dvdsham on
Feb 17, 2011 Version: 1.6.4
OS: Vista Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 6/10
Easy to use tools, puts all the subtitles and chapters in the MKV file.
Review by Big Bob on
Dec 29, 2010 Version: 1.6.3
OS: Vista Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 7/10
I really like this program alot. I have used several different programs HOWEVER I think MakeMKV is by far the best. It could be the DVDSHRINK of BluRay. It literally has the ability to rip just the MEAT of a Blu Ray right into a MKV container. FREAKIN BRILLIANT. MKV to MKV is by far easir to convert. I was using Slysoft to RIP my BR's. I now only use SLYSOFT running in the background if I come across a BR MAKEMKV cant handle. I also used to use RIPBOT which did work but was a pain in the butt to get rolling. I now have gone back to using HandBrake which I LOVE esp. for 720 mkv conversion. My only complaint??? the price.....for now the program is free via beta however down the line it looks like they will be asking $50, I know I will end up paying it. HOWEVER I think for $25 a pop they would get a lot more people willing to cash out sooner rather than later..GODSPEED MAKERS OF MAKEMKV and GOOD LUCK!!!
Review by servocrow on
Oct 21, 2010 Version: 1.6.2.
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 8/10
Cracking tool been using since version 1.4 haven't had a Blu-ray or DVD that it can't rip. worth every penny
Review by garryward on
Sep 18, 2010 Version: 1.5
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
..I agree they should be compensated--I'm just stating that going to their web site the price was now $50 after the trial to keep the mkv function for bluray.Yes its trialware now.I just think its a bit excessive for a program that still has issues---and when there are other "free" proven and even "pay" alternatives that don't cost as much..And I do have a life..But I guess in your world no one is entitled to an opinion other than yours!..
Review by headhunter03 on
Feb 3, 2010 Version: 1.1.12
OS: Vista Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 8/10
It is not $50...come on...still beta...even about box says so..why buy when beta LOL!!!
Review by ron spencer on
Feb 2, 2010 Version: 1.4.12
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
"Now they want to charge $50"
Yes and programmers should not expect compensation for the many hours they put into their softwares. Everything should be handed out free on a silver platter to you.
Get a Life !!!!!
Yes and programmers should not expect compensation for the many hours they put into their softwares. Everything should be handed out free on a silver platter to you.
Get a Life !!!!!
Review by zenzen1 on
Feb 2, 2010 Version: 1.4.12
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This was a good program when it was free..Now they want to charge $50 to make mkv files from blu ray--No thanks..I'll just keep using free tools to demux and remux with megui...
Review by headhunter03 on
Feb 2, 2010 Version: 1.4.12
OS: Vista Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 5/10
MakeMKV has helped me a lot lately. Easy to use with great results.
Review by bits on
Dec 30, 2009 Version: 1.4.10 beta
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Excelent tool, to watch dvd in mkv format and in my case, put spanish subs.
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Review by jorgecmn on
Dec 30, 2009 Version: 1.4.10
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Very useful to remove css protection.
Review by giuliojiang on
Dec 28, 2009 Version: 1.4.9
OS: Vista Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Great works fine with dvds's good for making one file with the main movie and the DVD features. Also very fast and no stability problems.
Review by loster on
Nov 27, 2009 Version: 1.4.8 Beta
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
THE ***PERFECT*** tools for make backup of bluray with no compression and play on the western Digital tv !!! Tanks !
Review by miss on
Nov 23, 2009 Version: last
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Used it this weekend to backup a few new BDs. I had been using DumpHD previously but recently have many disks for which AACSKEYS has not worked.
Ripped three movies to disk and then De-MUXd with tsmuxer and had to convert DTS to AC3 for playback on PS3 then re-mux to my starage server. Very useful tool. Just worked perfectly.
Ripped three movies to disk and then De-MUXd with tsmuxer and had to convert DTS to AC3 for playback on PS3 then re-mux to my starage server. Very useful tool. Just worked perfectly.
Review by mshilly on
Sep 8, 2009 Version: 1.4.6 Beta
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Great tool. this tool should be add in the blue-ray decrypting categorie since it can decrypt some blue-rays (but not BD+ ones). this is my solution for blue-ray re-encoding: I use MakeMKV to rip then handbrake for re-encoding. Very nice app, very simple.
Review by herbapou on
Mar 23, 2009 Version: v1,3 797
OS: Vista Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Remember the vob to mpg tool? This works just like it--M2ts to MKV-No compression-Backing up blu ray I had to rip disc to drive-Open tsmuxer-remux to ts after stripping what I didn't want--Then load to megui where I was getting about 6FPS..This tool, I rip the main movie to the drive-(It separates the main movie from the extras) Create my AVS script with megui and go---My only dislike was I was unable to open remuxed m2ts files created with tsmuxer in blu-ray format folder. Other than that, this prog works, and definitely cuts out a few steps for me! 2 thumbs up!
Review by headhunter03 on
Jan 9, 2009 Version: 1.01
OS: Vista Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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