MakeMKV is a powerful DVD and ISO conversion tool that can convert DVDs and ISO files to MKV format. MKV is a popular video format that is used for videos encoding and playing on devices like Apple TV, Xbox One, Playstation 4, etc. MakeMKV is easy to use and can be used by anyone who wants to convert DVDs and ISO files to MKV format. How Does MakeMKV Work? MakeMKV starts by extracting the movies or music from the DVDs or ISO files. Next, it creates a new mkv file based on the extracted files. This mkv file contains all of the movie or music data that was extracted from the DVDs or ISO files. The next step is to add any subtitle tracks that were not included in the original DVD or ISO file. Finally, make sure that all of the video settings are set to their defaults before saving the mkv file into your desired location. How Do I Use MakeMKV? To use MakeMKV, you first need to install it on your computer. Once installed, you can start by opening up its main window and clicking on its icon in the top left corner of the screen. From here, you will be able to select which type of conversion you want to perform: DVD or ISO conversion. Once selected, you will then be able to click on one of several buttons in order to begin converting your DVDs or ISO files into MKV format. The next step is to choose which folder(s) you want your converted videos/movies/musicfiles stored in. After making this selection, you will then be able to click on one of several button(s) in order to finish converting your videos/movies/musicfiles into MKV format!
Installing and Using MakeMKV
Download and install MakeMKV (See download link below) If converting a DVD, place it into your optical drive. When you open MakeMKV you will be greeted by it’s minimalistic interface. Click on the DVD to hard drive button to open the DVD, or the folder icon on the top menu to browse for an ISO file.
MakeMKV will open the disc or file.
Once the disc or file is opened, you’ll see the titles listed in the window on the left. Double-click on the titles to expand the tree structure.
Remove any title or tracks you don’t want to convert by unselecting the check box to the left.
On the right side of the window, click the folder icon to select browse for your file output directory. When ready, click the MakeMkv button to begin the conversion process.
Conversion will proceed.
When the conversion is finished. Click OK.
That’s all there is to it! Your MKV file is ready to play.
Conclusion
MakeMKV is currently still in beta and during the beta phase it will rip both DVD and Blu-ray for free. However, the DVD ripping functionality will always remain free. After 30 days if you want to continue ripping Blu-ray discs, you’ll need to purchase a license. DVD rips are very quick…typically around 15-20 minutes depending on the length of the movie.
MakeMKV is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and will rip and convert DVDs to MKV files. Not all media players natively support MKV playback, so if you’re having trouble playing MKV files, try downloading VLC Media player, or the latest version of the DivX codec.
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