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MakeMKV is your one-click solution to convert DVD, Blu-ray, UHD and AVCHD discs that you own into MKV. The only thing MakeMKV does - it remuxes/changes the video clips from the 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. Decrypt complete Blu-rays and DVDs to HDD or stream directly to your network(UPnP). MakeMKV is FREE while in beta, get free MakeMKV key here. Full version costs $50.
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File size: 14.7MB
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File size: 14.7MB
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Download MakeMKV 1.18.1 Beta Windows 14.7MB Win
Download MakeMKV 1.18.1 Beta Mac 14.7MB Mac
Download MakeMKV 1.18.1 Beta Linux Linux
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MakeMKV is free while in beta, the current free beta key is:
T-iyhMMBV8nWtNo3BgMdcvypH8UL01nYmww2zFzQDtiZsdJUOaAuCURsPRQ1Hj3i75RE
(valid until the end of July 2025)
Or get the free beta key from https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1053.
MakeMKV Beta(free) has restrictions:
Program is time-limited -- it will stop functioning after 60 days. But NEW beta keys will be released!!!
T-iyhMMBV8nWtNo3BgMdcvypH8UL01nYmww2zFzQDtiZsdJUOaAuCURsPRQ1Hj3i75RE
(valid until the end of July 2025)
Or get the free beta key from https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1053.
MakeMKV Beta(free) has restrictions:
Program is time-limited -- it will stop functioning after 60 days. But NEW beta keys will be released!!!
Version history / Release notes / Changelog / What's New
MakeMKV v1.18.1 (5.4.2025)
Bugfix for 1.18.0
MakeMKV v1.18.0 (4.4.2025)
Added support for AACS v82
Improved handling for discs with mastering errors
Fixed crash on Mac OS 15.4
Bugfix for 1.18.0
MakeMKV v1.18.0 (4.4.2025)
Added support for AACS v82
Improved handling for discs with mastering errors
Fixed crash on Mac OS 15.4
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All features
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.
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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Guides and How to's
How to make a single MKV from a Blu-ray (and also how to shrink it)
- ReadMakeMKV video tutorials
View all guides with guide description here
Tool features - Convert
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Been using this software for years,finally paid for it since it does the job so good.
Review by johns0 on
May 15, 2024 Version: 1.17.1
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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
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