makemkv ☆

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Description:
Video format converter (transcoder)

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.18.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @makemkv | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: video transcoder blu-ray dvd mkv multimedia

Install: brew install --cask makemkv

About:
MakeMKV is a cross-platform tool that converts video from proprietary disc formats into the MKV container. It performs this conversion without re-encoding the video or audio streams, ensuring a lossless transfer of quality. The software can also decrypt Blu-ray and DVD discs, making it a popular choice for creating digital backups of physical media collections.

Key Features:

Lossless video and audio conversion to MKV format
Decrypts Blu-ray and DVD discs with key database updates
Reads discs directly from optical drives or ISO files
Preserves all chapter information and metadata tracks

Use Cases:

Creating digital backups of Blu-ray and DVD movie collections
Converting proprietary disc formats to a universal MKV container
Ripping discs for playback on media servers like Plex or Jellyfin

Alternatives:

HandBrake – HandBrake re-encodes video for compression, whereas MakeMKV provides lossless, direct stream copying.
VLC – VLC is primarily a media player with basic disc ripping capabilities, while MakeMKV is a specialized tool for high-quality, lossless extraction.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 25, 2026 1:25am	1.18.3	0	VERSION_BUMP	3c73b0c3