MakeMKV Alternatives

MakeMKV is described as 'program designed for ripping DVD and Blu-Ray disc video. It works by decrypting proprietary discs to transfer codecs from the formats VOB and M2TS into MKV, preserving the necessary data without doing any lossy codec conversion' and is a very popular DVD Ripper in the cd/dvd tools category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MakeMKV for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and AppImageHub apps. The best MakeMKV alternative is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MakeMKV are File Converter, Shutter Encoder, Format Factory and DVDShrink.

MakeMKV alternatives are mainly DVD Rippers but may also be Video Converters or Audio Converters. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MakeMKV.

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Freemium • Proprietary
DVD Ripper

MakeMKV is a program designed for ripping DVD and Blu-Ray disc video. It works by decrypting proprietary discs to transfer...

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HandBrake
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Free • Open Source
Video Converter
Audio Converter
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Xfce
188 HandBrake alternatives
HandBrake is an open-source, multithreaded video transcoder – it compresses and converts digital media from one format to another. HandBrake can rip encrypted DVDs with libdvdcss (libdvdcss is installed with VLC media player on macOS, or AnyDVD/DVD 43 on Windows).
- - HandBrake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MakeMKV.
- - HandBrake is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MakeMKV.
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HandBrake Features
1. Ad-freeHandBrake doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in HandBrake without registration.
3. Dark ModeHandBrake supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Command line interfaceHandBrake either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
5. Support for scriptingHandBrake supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
6. LightweightHandBrake consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. Support for 4KHandBrake supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
Batch processing
Batch conversion
Graphical User Interface
GPU Support
Support for subtitles
Convert video to audio (mp3)
Blu-Ray ripping
Convert DVD to AVI
Mts to mp4
HEVC
Comments about HandBrake as a Alternative to MakeMKV
Some users think HandBrake is a great MakeMKV alternative, some don't.
scontest
Great Program NOT a alternative to makemkv
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Guest
HandBrake does not allow raw extraction of audio and video data: it forces you to re-encode.
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ChicagoScanningMG
Handbrake does not fully support Blu-Ray Ripping. While it can read some of the files, it does not properly decode and convert them.
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patrick healy
it came out with a video that was having decoding issues
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Guest
HandBrake doesn't support decryption of optical discs
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File Converter
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Free • Open Source
Video Converter
Audio Converter
Image Converter
Windows
Windows Explorer
253 File Converter alternatives
File Converter is a very simple tool which allows you to convert and compress one or several file(s) using the context menu in Windows Explorer.
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File Converter Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionFile Converter can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
2. PortableFile Converter can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Works OfflineFile Converter can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Built-in Media converter
Presets
Shell integration
Built-in Image converter
File conversion
Discontinued
The last version (1.2.3) was released in 2017.
Shutter Encoder
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Free • Open Source
Video Converter
Audio Converter
DVD Ripper
Mac
Windows
Linux
AppImageHub
Homebrew
174 Shutter Encoder alternatives
Open source software without any restriction - converter all formats video|audio|image professionnals codecs and standards - swiss knife tool Windows and OSX.
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Shutter Encoder Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Shutter Encoder without registration.
2. Works OfflineShutter Encoder can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. LightweightShutter Encoder consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Dark ModeShutter Encoder supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Lossless AudioShutter Encoder has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
6. PortableShutter Encoder can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
7. Ad-freeShutter Encoder doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Support for 4KShutter Encoder supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
9. Colour GradingShutter Encoder lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
Crop video
Cut video
Lossless Muxing
Lossless Cropping
Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
Embed subtitles into video
Support for subtitles
Format Factory
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Free • Proprietary
Video Converter
Audio Converter
DVD Ripper
Windows
269 Format Factory alternatives
Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter and DVD ripper. Its features include:
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Format Factory Features
1. Combine PDFCombine, merge and arrange PDF files into one document.
Multiple export options
Blu-ray Support
Multitasking
Rendering
Multiple languages
Bundleware
Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

Comments about Format Factory as a Alternative to MakeMKV
This alternative is disputed. Format Factory is still a legitimate MakeMKV alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
No Blu-Ray ripping functionality, only DVD ripper
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DVDShrink
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Free • Proprietary
DVD Ripper
Windows
65 DVDShrink alternatives
DVDShrink is software to backup DVD discs. You can use this software in conjunction with DVD burning software of your choice, to make a backup copy of any DVD video disc.
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Discontinued
Development was discontinued in May 2005 resulting in the final version. Latest OFFICIAL Version, 3.2.0.15, can be downloaded from Filehippo.

Opinions about DVDShrink as a Alternative to MakeMKV
This alternative is disputed. DVDShrink is still a legitimate MakeMKV alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
AnyDVD
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Freemium • Proprietary
DVD Ripper
DVD Copying Utility
Windows
42 AnyDVD alternatives
AnyDVD works in your computer's background to automatically remove the copy protection off a DVD movie, allowing you to rip the DVD onto your computer. You can also remove the RPC region code, thereby making the movie playable anywhere.
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AnyDVD Features
1. Ad-freeAnyDVD doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Region clipping
Remove DRM Protection
StaxRip
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Free • Open Source
Windows
77 StaxRip alternatives
StaxRip is a video encoding app for Windows with a unrivaled feature set and usability.
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StaxRip Features
1. PortableStaxRip can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Resize Filters
Support for subtitles
Built-in player
File preview
Crop video
DVDFab HD Decrypter
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Freemium • Proprietary
DVD Ripper
Mac
Windows
49 DVDFab HD Decrypter alternatives
DVDFab HD Decrypter is a simple version of DVDFab DVD Copy and DVDFab Blu-ray Copy which can remove all the DVD protections, part of Blu-ray protections, and copy the DVD/Blu-ray to your hard drive.
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DVDFab HD Decrypter Features
Lossless Compression
Remove DRM Protection
DivX
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Freemium • Proprietary
Audio Player
Media Player
DVD Ripper
Mac
Windows
340 DivX alternatives
DivX doesn't need much of an introduction, as the product speaks for itself. A powerful player, converter and decoder, DivX offers you a handful of tools to assist you in your video playing and encoding endeavors.
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DivX Features
Support for subtitles
CloneDVD
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Paid • Proprietary
DVD Copying Utility
DVD Burner
Windows
36 CloneDVD alternatives
CloneDVD copies movies in unparalleled picture quality. If it's only the main movie or a complete DVD - CloneDVD compresses even long footage in brilliant quality and at high speed: A special transcoding technology compresses your choice of DVD titles according to your audio...
- - CloneDVD is the most popular commercial alternative to MakeMKV.
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Discontinued
last updated: Version 2.9.3.6 2019 09 19
SolveigMM AVI Trimmer
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Free • Proprietary
Video Editor
Windows
67 SolveigMM AVI Trimmer alternatives
Small, smart, easy to use video editor for fast and lossless AVI editing. No video / audio degradation and out of sync problem arises after editing. All AVI file types of any size and video / audio content are supported.
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AutoGK
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Free • Proprietary
Video Converter
DVD Ripper
Windows
66 AutoGK alternatives
AutoGK is a very simple and powerfull tool for making DVD rips. It comes with almost all you need to create excellent quality backups of your DVDs.

AutoGK includes everything you need to rip DVD to AVI/DivX/XVid in very easy-to-use interface. It also supports other MPEG2 sources.
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AutoGK Features
Convert DVD to AVI
Discontinued
The site autogk.me.uk is down. Last version, 2.55, is still downloadable from Free-Codecs.com