What is MakeMKV?
MakeMKV serves as a format converter, specifically designed to transform proprietary and encrypted video discs into the open MKV format. It processes DVD and Blu-ray discs, including those protected with AACS and BD+, while maintaining all original video and audio tracks, chapters, and meta-information without altering the content.
The tool offers fast conversion speeds limited only by the drive's read capability and requires no additional software for decryption or conversion. It is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, and includes a free streaming feature to watch discs directly on various players without intermediate files.
Features
- Disc Reading: Reads DVD and Blu-ray discs, including those with AACS and BD+ protection
- Format Conversion: Converts video to MKV format while preserving all tracks and metadata
- Decryption: Decrypts protected discs without requiring additional software
- Cross-Platform: Available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems
- Streaming: Instantly streams decrypted video to a wide range of players without conversion
Use Cases
- Converting personal DVD collections to digital MKV files for archiving
- Ripping Blu-ray discs to play on various media players and devices
- Preserving high-definition audio and video tracks from discs for home theater systems
- Streaming decrypted DVD or Blu-ray content directly to preferred media players
- Creating backup copies of legally owned video discs in a universal format
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MakeMKV Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
97.92%
Average Response Time
615.87 ms
