Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced users, as the software may contain bugs or may potentially damage your system. We strongly recommend that users exercise caution and save all mission-critical data before installing or using this software.
MakeMKV is a format converter, otherwise called "transcoder". It converts the video clips from disc into a set of MKV files, preserving most information but not changing it in any way. The MKV format can store multiple video or audio tracks with all meta-information and preserve chapters. There are many players that can play MKV files nearly on all platforms, and there are tools to convert MKV files to many formats, including DVD and Blu-ray discs. 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.
Only rips to MKV, but then again, that is all it claims today.
Summary
Great product for what it does. Make sure you never download anything from this website though as the files often include spyware/malware. Not sure why. Always go direct to manufacturer site.
Also, this cnet.com site blows. It doesn't work in chrome and is full of crappy reviews by people who don't follow instructions or expect "Trial" versions to be fully functional.
Not free now
BELLA_CULLEN
Pros
Well, great tool but not free now. What a pity.
Cons
Not free now. But some sites still introduce it as a freeware.
Summary
Does not function at all
dugums
Pros
Nothing - doesn't work at all.
Cons
The software is outdated and contains an expired key. You can install it and click run, but it won't actually let you do anything.
Summary
Pure malware
fasgw
Pros
At least it doesn't give you AIDS.
Cons
-- it doesn't work because the shareware trial is expired immediately after installing
-- it comes bundled with a bunch of malware that installs browser toolbars, fucks with your homepages, etc., and the installer doesn't even prompt you about that.
-- Whoever uploaded this POS should die in a fire.
Summary
Perfect lossless DVD ripper
eurositi
Pros
+ Very easy to use. Easy to (de)select unwanted source content
+ Lossless & fast video MPEG2/MPEG4 stream copying to the superior MKV (Matroska) container format
+ High read-accuracy on all readable sources
+ No hidden 'crap-ware'
Cons
None. The program does exactly what it says it does.
Summary
The perfect tool for backing up your DVD & Blu-ray collection without quality loss.
