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MakeMKV is your one-click solution to convert DVD, Blu-ray and AVCHD discs that you own into MKV. The only thing MakeMKV does - it converts the video clips from proprietary disk into a set of MKV files, preserving most information but not changing it in any way(no video and audio reconversion). The MKV format can store multiple video/audio tracks with all meta-information and preserve chapters. There are many players that can play MKV files nearly on all platforms.
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Latest version: 1.8.2 (May 13, 2013) Download sites: Visit developer's site More download options: Download Mac version Sponsored software: Supported operating systems: Windows Mac OS Linux
More information and other downloads: MakeMKV is free while in beta, see http://www.makemkv.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1053. Sections/Browse similar tools: Blu-ray to AVI/MKV/MP4, Decrypters/Backup (Blu-ray Rippers), Decrypters/Backup (DVD Rippers), DVD to MP4/MKV/H264, Linux video tools, MacOS video tools |
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User options: Email me when it has been updated Report this tool (dead link/new version) Version history:
MakeMKV v1.8.2 ( 13.5.2013 ) Hide changelog Bug fixes: Randomly, MakeMKV could hang during eject, leaving console portion running in background Expert mode: MKV track flags may be changed in GUI Forced tracks may be automatically marked as default in conversion profile Navigation keys may be used in property editor MakeMKV v1.8.1 ( 23.4.2013 ) Improved compatibility of produced MKV files Improved handling for DVD discs with mastering errors Visual enhancements for HiDPI displays Many miscellaneous improvements Bug fixes: Mac OS X - Randomly, a disc could be unrecognized if inserted while MakeMKV running Mac OS X / Linux - Eject button was not always working Audio transcoding could fail for certain DTS HD HRA tracks Chapter names were inconsistent for blu-ray discs Some (rare) MKV files couldn't be opened Expert mode: Chapter names may be changed in GUI MakeMKV v1.8.0 ( 21.2.2013 ) Updated support for AACS v38 Updated BD+ engine Added support for multi-angle blu-ray 3D Visual enhancements Improved compatibility of produced MKV files Italian translation Many miscellaneous stability improvements Bug fixes: Cover picture was always embedded into MKV file, even if not selected Failed to process some DVD with LPCM audio Saving to NFS volume on Linux could fail Expert mode: Additional profile settings MakeMKV v1.7.10 ( 2.1.2013 ) Improved handling for DVD discs with mastering errors Many miscellaneous improvements MakeMKV v1.7.9 ( 5.11.2012 ) Bug fixes: Audio transcoding could fail on Windows 7 under some circumstances MakeMKV no longer requires GLIBC 2.15 on Linux Few miscellaneous improvements MakeMKV v1.7.8 ( 15.10.2012 ) Added support for AACS v35 Updated BD+ engine Added ability to produce MKV files with compressed tracks (WDTV profile) Improved handling for DVD/Blu-ray discs with mastering errors Bug fixes: Audio transcoding could fail or hang at the very end of file MakeMKV could crash when reading DVDs with a specific structure protection Many miscellaneous stability improvements MakeMKV v1.7.7 ( 16.8.2012 ) Improved handling for DVD/Blu-ray discs with mastering errors MakeMKV now prevents computer going to sleep mode during copy Miscellaneous stability improvements Max OS X changes: BDMV folder bundles can be selected on Mountain Lion Switched from GROWL to Mountain Lion notifications Expert mode: MakeMKV now includes ffmpeg executable with 24-bit FLAC encoder New FLAC profile Bug fixes: On some DVDs MakeMKV could go into endless loop when opening disc in CellWalk mode MakeMKV could hang (endless ASSERT) on titles with seamless branching and LPCM tracks Forced subtitles were extracted incompletely on certain blu-ray discs Aspect ratio was sometimes incorrect for H.264 SD content Occasionally makemkvcon executable could stay running in background even after application window was closed MakeMKV v1.7.6 ( 30.6.2012 ) Added support for AACS v32 MakeMKV v1.7.5 ( 20.6.2012 ) Miscellaneous stability and mprovements Expert mode - support for DTS-HD decoding/transcoding MakeMKV v1.7.4 ( 10.4.2012 ) Added support for AACS v31 Improved handling for DVD/Blu-ray discs with mastering errors Conversion profile improvements in expert mode Bug fixes: On some discs 3D MVC video was not recognized Subtitle tracks were not available on HD-DVD discs after 1.7.0 update MakeMKV v1.7.3 ( 27.3.2012 ) Added ability to extract and put 3D MVC Video into MKV container Initial support for on-the-fly audio reencoding Improved functionality in expert mode Improved handling for DVD/Blu-ray discs with mastering errors Improved handling for DVD/Blu-ray discs with structure protection Better handling of MKV files created by other programs Many UI and stability improvements Bug fixes: MakeMKV could crash on profile change in expert mode A single audio frame could be incorrectly dropped at the start of file HD-DVD processing was accidentally broken in 1.7.0 MakeMKV v1.7.2 ( 9.2.2012 ) Added support for AACS v30 MakeMKV v1.7.1 ( 28.1.2012 ) Improved handling for Blu-ray discs with seamless branching Improved handling for DVD discs with mastering errors Improved handling for DVD discs with structure protection Expert mode: Profile can specify more complex default selection configurations Tracks order may be specified in profile and changed in GUI Bug fixes: MakeMKV could randomly crash in expert mode Rarely, some chapters could have been discarded from DVD dis MakeMKV v1.7.0 ( 21.12.2011 ) Improved handling for Blu-ray with structure protection Improved handling for DVD discs with mastering errors Small performance improvements Expert mode: Many attributes of MKV file may be edited in GUI Output file name may be specified per title MakeMKV can output detailed AV synchronization statistics Arbitrary default track selection logic may be specified in profile Bug fixes: Short titles were incorrectly skipped on some DVDs On multi-angle DVDs chapters were not preserved for non-first angles Program could crash when processing Blu-ray discs with LPCM audio On some DVDs different titles were incorrectly marked as duplicates Some multi-angle or interleaved DVDs produced MKV files with noticeable AV synchronization issues MakeMKV v1.6.16 Updated BD+ engine Added support for new DVD copy protections MakeMKV is now much more tolerant to DVD mastering errors Improved support for AVCHD discs Many stability improvements Bug fixes: Backup failed for blu-ray discs with DCOPY folder Some multi-angle DVDs were processed incorrectly Some DVDs could hang in CSS search phase Some DVDs could hang with code 2025 during conversion MakeMKV v1.6.15 Updated BD+ engine Added workarounds for incorrectly-mastered discs Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements MakeMKV v1.6.14 Bug fixes: MakeMKV was "stuck" when processing some blu-ray discs MakeMKV could randomly crash at start in rare cases Improved debug logging Miscellaneous stability improvements MakeMKV v1.6.13 Added support for AACS bus encryption Fixed failures on blu-ray discs with variable multi-angle playlists Added ability to open MKV files Various user interface improvements Many performance and stability improvements Bug fixes: Discs with LPCM audio could have failed occasionally Sparsely-encrypted discs could have failed No other fixes for submitted DVD and blu-ray reports, sorry MakeMKV v1.6.12 MKV engine fixes: Some MKV files produced from h.264 AVC blu-ray discs were not seekable Subtitles were displayed too short on some players Occasional errors on titles with forced subtitles Improved compatibility of produced MKV files Added workarounds for new DVD protections Miscellaneous stability and UI improvements MakeMKV v1.6.10 Added support for AACS v25 Fixed MKV multiplexing error introduced in 1.6.9 MakeMKV v1.6.9 Updated BD+ engine New MKV multiplexing engine Fixed occasional program errors on Mac OS X Fixed DASPI for Mac OS X 10.5.8 Stability improvements MakeMKV v1.6.8 Updated BD+ engine Workarounds for incorrectly-mastered discs Stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.6.7 * Added support for new DVD copy protections * Workarounds for incorrectly-mastered discs * Stability improvements MakeMKV v1.6.6 Added support for AACS v23 Workarounds for some incorrectly mastered discs Workarounds for external USB drives with JMicron chipset Miscellaneous stability and UI improvements Fixes: Disc access speed was very slow in some cases AACS auth could randomly fail on Linux Some discs failed to open with error "UpdateTrackInfo failed" # MakeMKV v1.6.5 * Fixed several UI errors introduced in 1.6.4 * Miscellaneous stability and UI improvements # MakeMKV v1.6.4 * Improved conversion speed in most cases * Improved handling for protected DVDs with episodic content * Fixes: o Some DVDs failed to open with error "Titleset #0 is invalid" o Conversion failed with "code 15" at the end * Max OS X changes: o New disc access method - DASPI o Overall UI improvements o Growl notifications * Miscellaneous stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.6.3 * Added support for AACS v20 * Updated BD+ engine * Corrected "code 7" error with some H.264 streams * Improved processing for some DVDs * Many stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.6.2 * Improved processing for some DVDs * Fixed occasional crashes introduced in 1.6.0 * Many stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.6.0 * Updated blu-ray keys for AACS v19 * Updated BD+ engine * On backup MakeMKV now validates content hash tables and detects corrupted M2TS files * Better support for DVD discs * MakeMKV is now more tolerable to badly-mastered or damaged discs * Better support for HD-DVD discs * Many stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.5.8 * Updated BD+ engine * Added (optional) automatic checking for program and svq updates * Miscellaneous stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.5.6 * Improved handling for DVD discs * Added default tracks selection based on language * Many small improvements # MakeMKV v1.5.5 * Updated BD+ engine * Corrected rare error with some H264 iterlaced video * Improved handling for DVDs with incorrect DVD-TEXT metadata # MakeMKV v1.5.4 * Updated blu-ray keys for AACS v17 # MakeMKV v1.5.3 * OS X: OS access mode is now default * Many miscellaneous stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.5.2 * Added support for MPEG audio tracks on DVD * Corrected "code 28" error with some Blu-ray discs * All LPCM audio formats from Blu-ray are now handled correctly * Fixed occasional GUI failures * Improved handling of Blu-ray discs with episodic content * Various stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.5.1 * Added myiBox streaming for NMT devices * Improved compatibility of produced MKV files * Stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.5.0 * Added ability to decrypt M2TS files during backup * Added UPnP streaming mode * Added OS drive access mode supporting all drives on OSX * Significantly enchanced command-line interface * Improved support for AVCHD sources * Corrected error when chapters were missing with some blu-ray discs * Corrected error when some blu-ray discs couldn't be opened * Improved disc access speed on Linux * Miscellaneous stability and UI improvements # MakeMKV v1.4.12 * Added support for AVCHD sources with recognition of camera metadata * Corrected error when subtitles were missing with some blu-ray discs * Added abilty to save only forced subtitles for blu-ray discs * Miscellaneous stability and UI improvements # MakeMKV v1.4.11 * Corrected compatibility issue with HD audio streams * Corrected incorrect processing of blu-ray discs with seamless branching (introduced in 1.4.10) * Miscellaneous stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.4.10 * New functionality: instant video streaming * Added support for all blu-ray HD audio tracks: o Dolby TrueHD o Dolby Digital plus (E-AC3) o DTS-HD o DTS-HD Losless (Master audio) o DTS-HD Low bitrate * Corrected drive access problems on Windows (AHCI) * Corrected "MKV_ASSERT" error on titles with many subtitle tracks * Miscellaneous stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.4.9 * Faster processing for some DVD discs * Miscellaneous stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.4.8 * Fixed error leading to A/V desync in some cases * Small UI improvements * BD+ engine # MakeMKV v1.4.7 * Small stability and UI improvements * Fixed error leading to SIGSEGV on some Linux distributions # MakeMKV v1.4.6 * Fixed error causing MKV files to be too short for some DVDs * Fixed error leading to duplicate and out-of-order audio frames in some MKVs * Many corrections in MKV multiplexer (forced subtitles, default tracks, simple blocks) * MakeMKV now produces more detailed debug log * Aspect ratio and frame rate information is now displayed for video streams * Blu-ray discs now open significantly faster * Improved conversion speed on OSX and Linux # MakeMKV v1.4.5 * Updated to the latest AACS keys # MakeMKV v1.4.4 * Added support for multi-angle Blu-ray discs * Fixed MKV compatibility issues (chapter UIDs) * Improved complex mpls handling # MakeMKV v1.4.3 * First version for Mac OS X * Added support for LPCM audio tracks * Stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.4.2 * Many stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.4.1 * Impoved handling for incorrectly mastered Blu-ray discs * MakeMKV now produces compatible timecodes for VC-1 streams # MakeMKV v1.4.0 * Impoved handling for incorrectly mastered DVD discs * Stability and user interface improvements # MakeMKV v1.3 build 797 * Stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.3 build 778 * Improved compatibility of produced MKV files * Stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.3 build 722 * Improved support for Blu-ray discs, including support for Blu-ray chapters * Improved handling for DVD discs with structure protection * Many stability improvements # MakeMKV v1.2 build 692 * Fixed error during opening of already decrypted Blu-ray and HD-DVD files on harddrive # MakeMKV v1.2 build 684 * Updated to the latest AACS keys * Added support for multi-angle DVD discs * Added support for Blu-ray PGS subtitles * Fixed container incompatibility for VC-1 streams MakeMKV v1.01 build 650 * Fixed previously broken processing of already decrypted Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs MakeMKV v1.01 build 646 * Improved recongnition of bogus titles on DVD discs with structure protection * MakeMKV v1.01 build 634 o Improved handling for DVD discs with strucutre protection * MakeMKV v1.01 build 630 o Initial beta release o DVD functionality is fully implemented o Blu-ray and Hd-dvd support is experimental All features / Full description: MakeMKV contains both freeware and shareware functionality. You may use MakeMKV to convert or stream DVD and AVCHD discs for free, as much as you want. Converting or streaming Blu-ray discs is shareware functionality. You can use shareware functionality for free during 30-days trial period. If you like MakeMKV and you want to use it after your 30-days trial version expires, you need to purchase a registration key.
Additionally 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. * Reads DVD and Blu-ray discs * Reads DVD-Video(VIDEO_TS.IFO) folder, Blu-ray(BDMV) folder and ISO files * Reads Blu-ray discs protected with latest versions of AACS and BD+ * Preserves all video and audio tracks, including HD audio * Preserves chapters information * Preserves all meta-information (track language, audio type) * Fast conversion - converts as fast as your drive can read data. * No additional software is required for conversion or decryption. * 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.
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@kukkamies Although the DVD part MakeMKV is always FREE.
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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.
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It Rips any kind of Blu-ray movies, like a new movie that just came out.
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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.
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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.
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The program is nice looking and very easy to use, it's fast at converting. My only problem is the value due to the glitches that some movies cause the program to crash, offset sync audio and video. The X-files movie, "I want to believe" still encounters sync problems when converting. Some movies have the subtitles screwed up, now I wouldn't complain about the subtitles only for a friend of mine is hard of hearing and the subtitles are delayed with the scene or way to early.
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Is perfect for making non compressed MKVs from Bluray disc. Great while its free. $70 to buy though, is just ludicrous.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Easy to use tools, puts all the subtitles and chapters in the MKV file.
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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!!!
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Cracking tool been using since version 1.4 haven't had a Blu-ray or DVD that it can't rip. worth every penny
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..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!..
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It is not $50...come on...still beta...even about box says so..why buy when beta LOL!!!
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"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 !!!!!
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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...
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MakeMKV has helped me a lot lately. Easy to use with great results.
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Excelent tool, to watch dvd in mkv format and in my case, put spanish subs. Thanks a lot
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Very useful to remove css protection.
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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.
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THE ***PERFECT*** tools for make backup of bluray with no compression and play on the western Digital tv !!! Tanks !
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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.
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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.
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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!
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