Best Alternatives To MakeMKV

The format is open-source and free to use, adding to its popularity. MakeMKV is a very popular app for encoding MKV files or transcoding MKV to other file formats (and vice versa). However, MakeMKV isn't the only game in town. Check out these 5 alternatives to MakeMKV.

Best MakeMKV Alternatives

1. DVD Decrypter

DVD Decrypter is a powerful utility tool for Microsoft Windows. Its primary purpose is to create backup images of your DVDs, including copy-protected discs. However, the app also allows you to burn or rip your DVDs, remove region locks, and more.

That said, DVD Decrypter doesn't natively support MKV file formats. It can rip audio and video streams from a DVD and save them to your drive. However, it won't store them in an MKV container.

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2. HandBrake

HandBrake is a free, open-source digital video transcoder utility app. Its original purpose was to simplify the process of ripping DVDs to hard drives, integrating many third-party codec and component libraries. It's a very popular tool for making digital DVD backups.

The software doesn't have the most user-friendly interface out there, but it gets the job done. It's simple, powerful and lightweight, and a decent alternative to MakeMKV. Additionally, it's natively compatible with MKV container formats.

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3. File Converter

File Converter is a Windows shell utility app with no standalone user interface. It enables users to readily convert their media files into numerous file formats. Once installed, users simply need to right-click source files, find the File Converter pop-out menu, and choose an output format.

The tool integrates a range of media and video container file formats. These include MP4, WEBM, OGV, AVI, GIF, OGG, WAV, MP3, AAC, as well as Matroska Video (MKV). Conversions are quick and smooth, though users get relatively few options to fiddle with.

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4. Format Factory

Format Factory is an easy-to-use utility app that lets users seamlessly convert files between a range of different formats. This powerful multimedia converter can tackle picture, audio, and video file formats with utter ease.

It's also capable of ripping CDs or DVDs to multiple specific file formats, including ISO image files. Format Factory is also capable of merging videos. The app is also natively compatible with Matroska Video file container formats.

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The Matroska Life

Matroska Video is one of the most versatile and convenient container file formats available today. Powered by completely open-source code, MKV is a great way to back up movies, DVDs, data discs, and more.

Marvin Fry

Update 22 January 2021