MakeMKV

MakeMKV is an easy-to-use software solution for converting your own videos into a free, patent-free format that can be played on any device. It functions as a format converter or "transcoder," converting video clips from proprietary, often encrypted, CDs into MKV files while preserving the original content. 

The MKV format supports numerous video and audio tracks, as well as meta-information and chapter details. These files can be played on a variety of platforms and converted to other formats, including DVD and Blu-ray discs. 

Make MKV is free while in beta, and the current free beta key is: 

• T-bKTnFR8IlPCYOWdl2z00ScXddJFYFMn6qazW, qXUlUk3rrSKCEOexQgEswryjpAj8m2. 
• T-lZt8o9nM99zaQRod7dAiCZudjEmOnY1sSlVJFbG, JK6lTyAmRCiBeFGO8VAUfrgrmUd. 

Furthermore, MakeMKV for Windows 11/10 allows you to stream decrypted video instantaneously without the need for intermediary conversion, allowing you to watch Blu-ray and DVD discs on your desired device and operating system with your favorite player. 

The abbreviation MKV stands for "Matroska Video," and it refers to a container file format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio, and subtitle tracks, as well as any related metadata. This permits a full movie with numerous sound and subtitle tracks, chapter information, and thumbnails to be stored in a single file. Matroska's open and patent-free nature has earned it widespread acceptance and is soon becoming the industry standard for movie storage. 

Despite its advantages as a storage format, MKV files can be difficult to play directly at times. While playing MKV files on a computer is generally not a problem, many hardware players need that MKV files be transcoded into a format that the hardware player understands. 

However, because MKV files retain all meta-information and compressed media data (video, audio, subtitles) is not altered in any way, MKV files may always be transcoded back into their original format with no loss of quality. For example, freeware transcoding programs can be used to convert MKV files created from a Blu-ray disc back into a Blu-ray image or a series of M2TS files while retaining the files' original quality. 

FAQ

Q. What is MakeMKV, and what does it do? 
MakeMKV is a software application that converts Blu-ray and DVD discs into high-quality MKV files that can be played on a broad range of devices. 

Q. Is MakeMKV free to use? 
Yes, the app is free to use during the beta period, which has since been extended indefinitely. It may prompt you to purchase a key after a specific number of days, but you can continue to use the software without one. 

Q. Does MakeMKV support copy-protected DVDs? 
Yes, it can handle copy-protected discs, but you must have the necessary decryption software installed on your computer to do so. 

Q. Can MakeMKV extract Blu-ray discs into lossless formats? 
Yes, it can rip Blu-ray discs into lossless formats such as FLAC and WAV, as well as MKV. 

Q. What is the video quality of MakeMKV files? 
It files retain the original video quality of the disc from which they were ripped, ensuring that they are of the finest possible quality. 

Q. Can MakeMKV extract only certain areas of a disc? 
Yes, you can choose which chapters or pieces of a CD to extract rather than the full disc. 

Q. Which OS systems does MakeMKV support? 
It works with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. 

Q. How long does it take to rip a DVD using MakeMKV? 
The time required to rip a disc with MakeMKV is determined by the disk's size and the speed of your computer's processor. A typical DVD takes approximately 30-40 minutes to rip, while a Blu-ray disc can take up to 2 hours. 

Q. What kind of hardware is required to utilize MakeMKV? 
It is compatible with most modern PCs equipped with a DVD or Blu-ray drive. However, to rip Blu-ray discs, your computer must have a Blu-ray drive. 

Features & Highlights

• Reads DVDs and Blu-ray discs. 
• Reads Blu-ray discs secured with the latest versions of AACS and BD+. 
• Saves all video and audio tracks, including HD audio. 
• Preserves chapter information 
• Maintains all meta-information (track language, audio type). 
• Conversion speed is limited by your drive's ability to read data. 
• Conversion and decryption don't require any additional software. 
• Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. 
• The ability to open DVD discs is free and will always be so. 
• During the BETA, all features are free, including Blu-ray decryption and processing.

Note that converting or streaming Blu-ray discs is a shareware feature. You can use the shareware feature for free during the 30-day trial period.