
You can ditch elements like extra language tracks or the trailers for a smaller file size. After that, ripping is just a matter of popping in a disc, waiting for MakeMKV to read the files, and then choosing which segments to export to MKV. You may also want to go into the settings to change the output folder. Once your Blu-ray drive is set to go, download MakeMKV, install it on your PC, and then activate it using the most current license key. If you don’t see your drive listed, you’ll have to do some online searching to figure out its capabilities and compatibility with MakeMKV. The MakeMKV forum thread on UHD Drives gives more details on recommended Blu-Ray drives and instructions on how to flash their firmware. Step 3: Converting The conversion screen will show progress. Some existing 4K UHD drives can have its firmware flashed to allow ripping-otherwise, you’ll have to buy a standard Blu-ray drive to enable reading of 4K discs. After you have chosen what content you want to view, then just tap on the Make MKV button as displayed. Not a bad deal, reallyit’s nice not having to drag your discs around to watch a Blu. To get started, you’ll need a compatible Blu-ray drive and the MakeMKV software. You can use MakeMKV for free for 30 days, but to continue with the Blu-ray ripping after that costs 50.
