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MakeMKV: new tool to convert DVD/Blu-ray/HD-dvd directly to MKV
We wrote a program to convert video from DVD and Blu-ray to MKV files. The program is a transcoder (does not change any audio-video data but just changes container format) that preserves all meta info (stream names, languages, chapters). The program is freeware (but not open-source) and parts of the program (the MKV muxer and MMC drive access library) are released under LGPL.
It can be downloaded at http://www.makemkv.com . Conversion is fast - as fast as your drive can read data. It does not requre any additonal software - it automatically removes CSS/AACS, any structure protections, does not rquire UDF driver, etc. |
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With regard to standard DVDs, is your progeam capable of removing the latest "XProtect", "RipGuard", etc. copy protection schemes? |
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I clicked on "Help" from within the "makemkv.exe" program and, as I'm sure you're aware, was greeted with an "Error 404" at a Russian website.
I was trying to find out what the "makemkvcon.exe" program is. I'm guessing it's called by the "makemkv.exe" program to perform the conversions to MKV. Am I correct? Quote:
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This is a really good looking tool and a great idea. Some questions:
Also, I don't think this is a "transcoder" but rather a remuxer.
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@Mike Chen
Just to let you know that your exciting new program: A) Processed "Blade - House of Chthon" properly. This was the first (about two years ago) R1 DVD containing "XProtect" copy protection B) Failed to process the R1 DVD "The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian", containing the latest iteration of either "RipGuard" or "XProtect" copy protection. Although Windows sees the drive as holding a DVD of 7.12GB, it sees the "VIDEO_TS" folder (of that DVD, in that drive) as containing files totaling 59.9GB - and your program runs out of memory during its "Decryption" mode. C) Processed the 2008 R1 DVD "Journey to the Center of the Earth" properly. This DVD contains only CSS copy protection. Best of luck with your continuing efforts to (as you should) always bring your decryption of standard DVDs current. Quote:
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Very nice and amazing speed. I think in this beta the Blu-Ray conversion is not working.
Quick suggestions: - remember last folder used - temporary folder by user choice - possibility to change the order of tracks. many users will want their language first enjoy, Mtz |
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Regarding the just released R1 version of the Warner Bros. "The Dark Knight" - your promising new program incorrectly indicated that it had made a good rip converted to .MKV format. The video portion of the .MKV stops somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes into the film (audio continues throughout).
This DVD uses a different copy protection than that used on the R1 "Prince Caspian" DVD... |
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It should support all DVDs - when converting it emulates DVD-player behavior. It supports all types of PG navigation and multiangle video (but forces angle 0 for the moment). It should support all Blu-ray disks as long as it is able to decrypt them. All three Blu-ray video codecs (mpeg,avc,vc1) are supported. Blu-ray chapters are not supported in beta. Please keep in mind that many players including VLC can't demux VC1 video from MKV. |
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@Mike Chen
Any insight you can offer regarding my earlier observations and suggestions in Post #7 here? **EDIT** Based on your statement, I just processed "The Dark Knight" again - and, for whatever the reason, it now plays back properly, from start to finish. I'm very impressed with your program's ability to handle this latest copy protection. Perhaps you can spend some time to determine why your program is not able to handle the type of protection found on "Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian?... Last edited by setarip_old; 10th December 2008 at 10:35. |
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Well how about an option to select a different container (or no container)?
Also is the 2.4x limitation you mentioned present because of some sort of rip lock? Many drivers include this "feature" for its acoustic properties while playing a movie, but it is certainly not limited to ripping at only 2.4x. |
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Hi Folks
Just stumbled across this software recently and at the moment I'm having mixed results. Anyone else having issues with changes to Aspect Ratio after processing. I just ripped Remember The Titans and on playback the movie is completely framed (black borders on all sides and squashed - sorry only word I could think of to describe). The film is a PAL 16:9 transfer and the original copy displays in widescreen format (Black borders top and bottom). Any ideas what might be going wrong - I have posted a query on the forum section of the makemkv website, but there appears little activity there. EDIT Sorry should have pointed out that I'm playing the file through Vista Media Centre - with CoreAVC, FFDshow (for audio) Haali Splitter. Just checked by playing through MPC HC and it renders the movie correctly. Is this likely to be a FFDshow settings/codec issue, rather than a problem with the software - sorry for all the questions. Last edited by steelman1991; 12th December 2008 at 02:54. |
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