7 Best MakeMKV Alternative Ripping Tools on Mac and Windows

Part 1. Top 7 MakeMKV Alternatives on Windows and Mac

Mac

Above is a preview of all the 7 alternative ripping programs to MakeMKV. You can scroll down and learn more about their distinctive features. Meanwhile, most of them offer more output formats than MakeMKV, and some of them even remove copy protection, compress output video file sizes and customize the titles and chapters. Keep reading to see more.

1. Freemake Video Converter

Here comes the first free MakeMKV alternative, Freemake Video Converter. It supports converting 200+ video/audio formats as well as DVDs. Meanwhile, you can also add photos when ripping DVDs in it and convert the titles with extra image files. However, the free version does not support adding extra audio or subtitle tracks to DVD titles during ripping. But you can still enjoy the basic and simple features like customizing the frame size, video codes, channels, sample rate, etc.

2. Blu-ray Ripper

Blu-ray Software recommends this MakeMKV alternative, Blu-ray Ripper, to all those who prefer more output formats than MKV. You can get over 500 output formats when ripping the Blu-ray or DVD. Meanwhile, all these formats are organized in well-designed presets and have different resolution choices. Besides the lossless ripping result, you can also play the Blu-ray/DVD in this alternative, which is convenient for you to choose titles to rip. Moreover, you can easily trim, crop, and rotate the video. If you do not like the original audio/subtitle track, click to change them with this powerful alternative.

How to Rip Blu-ray with the MakeMKV Alternative

Step 1You can flexibly convert Blu-ray to many formats within this alternative. First, you must click the Download button above and install the program. Insert a disc into the drive and launch this alternative. Then, click the Load Blu-ray Disc button to import the disc.

Step 2After loading all titles, you can preview each one and choose an output format from the Rip All to dropdown list. There are many formats in the list. Pick one you prefer for all titles.

Step 3Next, find a folder to store the output video file by clicking Browse and Select Folder. Afterward, click the checkbox before the 'Merge into one file' option. Meanwhile, click the Rip All button to start the conversion.

3. HandBrake

HandBrake is an open-source MakeMKV alternative. Available on Mac and Windows, you can easily convert discs across platforms. Although HandBrake can only rip non-copy-protected discs, the other basic features might meet most people's demands. The output presets marked with resolution, and ripping speed can benefit beginners.

Here is more about using HandBrake, the free MakeMKV alternative, to rip Blu-ray on Windows and Mac.

4. DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper, an all-in-one MakeMKV alternative, supports ripping and burning Blu-ray. Similar to MakeMKV, this DVDFab alternative also removes Blu-ray encryption and bypasses region codes restriction. Additionally, you can directly share the video on YouTube once finishing ripping in the DVDFab ripper.

5. DVD Decrypter

Next, you have DVD Decrypter, a disc decrypter engine for any DVD. This free MakeMKValternative might not be as versatile as MakeMKV since it cannot backup Blu-ray movies. But it is still a handy tool to get a digital DVD copy. You can effortlessly save the DVD videos in VOB and IFO files. Besides, the playback will not be an issue for the default Windows Media Player supports the VOB format.

6. DVD Shrink

DVD Shrink is another MakeMKV alternative that is only available on Windows. Like DVD Decrypter, this alternative also supports DVD only. You can use it to back up, copy, and re-author a DVD. Through the backup feature, you can copy the DVD content to any hard drive.

7. RedFox CloneBD

Supporting all regions and several media formats, RedFox CloneBD enables you to rip any unprotected Blu-ray to MP4, MKV, or blank discs. Offering most features for free, this free MakeMKV alternative is a simple and straightforward ripping tool, which beginners might find satisfying. This alternative has more output formats than MakeMKV and provides the basic preview and trimming features.

Part 2. FAQs about MakeMKV Alternatives

• Is MakeMKV no longer free?

  No, it is still free. The MakeMKV beta version has been free for years. Although it only offers a 30-day free trial, you can renew it with the free registration key on the MakeMKV forum.

• Why MakeMKV fails to open the disc?

  There are several possible reasons. MakeMKV will fail to open the disc if it is damaged. Or if you have set up the minimum title length in MakeMKV too long, the program can also fail to open the disc. Besides, a lossy internet connection can also make the opening fail.

• Does MakeMKV support Mac?

  Yes, it does. You can use MakeMKV to rip discs on Mac. However, Mac's default player does not support playing MKV videos. Hence, you should switch to a MakeMKV alternative to rip or change a player.