MakeMKV AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Converters

The best Video Converter alternative to MakeMKV is HandBrake, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to MakeMKV and many of them are Video Converters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Converter alternatives to MakeMKV are MKVToolnix, File Converter, Shutter Encoder and Format Factory.

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  1. HandBrake icon

    HandBrake

     2029 likes

    Open-source HandBrake offers video transcoding, supporting MP4, MKV formats, 4K rendering, and lossless audio. It allows picture cropping, subtitle handling, encrypts DVD ripping, and operates efficiently offline.

    197 HandBrake alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about HandBrake as an Alternative to MakeMKV
    Top Positive Comment
    scontest
    4

    Great Program NOT a alternative to makemkv

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    HandBrake does not allow raw extraction of audio and video data: it forces you to re-encode.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ChicagoScanningMG
    Negative
    1

    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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    • Some users think HandBrake is a great MakeMKV alternative, some don't.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MakeMKV.

    • HandBrake is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MakeMKV.

    • HandBrake is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • HandBrake is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
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    MKVToolnix

     237 likes

    MKVToolnix is a set of tools to create, alter and inspect Matroska files under Linux, other Unices and Windows. They do for Matroska what the OGMtools do for the OGM format and then some. The latest builds now have the ability to create WebM compliant Files.

    31 MKVToolnix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about MKVToolnix as an Alternative to MakeMKV
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    Negative
    0

    MKVToolnix is a Matroska container muxer, it does not rip DVDs or BluRay discs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • MKVToolnix is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MKVToolnix is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
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  6. Shutter Encoder icon

    Shutter Encoder

     66 likes

    Shutter Encoder is a free professional encoding and conversion software for everyone, developed with video editors.

    187 Shutter Encoder alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
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    Comments about Shutter Encoder as an Alternative to MakeMKV
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    Negative
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    it is nothing like MakeMKV

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Shutter Encoder is Free and Open SourceMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shutter Encoder is LightweightMakeMKV is not according to our users
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    Format Factory

     222 likes

    Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter and ripper offering video, audio, and image conversion. It rips DVDs and CDs, handles PDF and archives, supports diverse formats, and includes a screen recorder. Optimized for various devices and easy to use.

    267 Format Factory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Format Factory as an Alternative to MakeMKV
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    No Blu-Ray ripping functionality, only DVD ripper

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Format Factory is a legitimate MakeMKV alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Format Factory is Free and ProprietaryMakeMKV is Freemium and Proprietary
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    FormatLab

     6 likes

    FormatLab is a Powerful Tool for Converting Video and Audio files and supports almost All Formats with modern and widely supported codecs.

    80 FormatLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  11. Nero Platinum Suite icon

    Nero Platinum Suite

     8 likes

    A comprehensive multimedia software suite for Windows PCs offering over 200 tools for media handling, AI editing, system optimization, and cloud backup, with a newly designed user interface for seamless system and media management.

    121 Nero Platinum Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    WonderFox DVD Video Converter

     3 likes

    WonderFox DVD Video Converter provides a solution to rip and convert your DVD disc and video to most popular video, HD video, web video, audio, cell phone, pad, game player and mobile device. The video formats includes AVI, MPG, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, M4V, ASF, DV, 3GP and 3GP2...

    45 WonderFox DVD Video Converter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
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  14. Roxio Creator icon

    Roxio Creator

     7 likes

    Comprehensive multimedia suite with over 20 integrated applications offering disc burning, video capture and editing, photo editing, file conversion, DVD authoring, and encryption, ensuring versatile media management and online sharing capabilities.

    322 Roxio Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    QWinFF

     17 likes

    QWinFF is a GUI for FFmpeg, a powerful command-line media converter. FFmpeg can read audio and video files in various formats and convert them into other formats. QWinFF provides an intuitive graphical interface and a rich set of presets to help you use ffmpeg easily without...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
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