makemkv ☆
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Description:
Video format converter (transcoder)
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.18.4@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
Jun 15, 2026 3:21pm 1.18.4 0 VERSION_BUMP ba795196
Jan 25, 2026 1:25am 1.18.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 3c73b0c3
Feb 3, 2023 1:06pm 1.17.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 014989ae
Jan 5, 2023 7:05pm 1.17.2 0 VERSION_BUMP f04427de
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