How to convert DVD to MKV on Mac for free?

This article includes 5 parts, this is part 4.

  1. What are MKV files?
  2. How to play MKV on Mac?
  3. How to use MKV Converter for Mac to convert MKV on Mac for free?
  4. How to convert DVD to MKV for free on Mac?
  5. How to burn MKV to DVD on Mac for free?

I recommend you use Handbrake to you to convert DVD to MKV on Mac. HandBrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 converter. It can convert DVD to MKV on Mac eaisly and for free.

Step 1, Download and Install Handbake

Download the free program Handbrake. Check to see if your Mac has the system requirements; click on the apple icon in the top left corner and About this Mac. Then install HandBrake.

Handbake

Step 2, Run it and insert DVD.

Select your favorite DVD disk and put it in the disk drive. Then run HandBrake and click Detected Volume to choose source. Click Open and you will be able to see many titles included in this DVD disk. Choose the longest title if this is a movie DVD, or choose your favorite chapter if this is an episode.

Step 3, Select Output setting

Select MKV files as output format and select other settings such as video quality, audio track, Audio Sample Rate, bitrate, Picture Settings, etc.

Step 4, Rip DVD to MKV on Mac

Check all settings and click Rip. A progress bar will show its ripping speed; depends on many factors like speed of Mac, filesize, etc.

That's all. We have converted DVD to MKV for free now.

Note: Handbrake can not rip encrypted DVD movies. If you want to rip encrypted DVD movies, you can use this DVD Ripper for Mac. You can also use Mac the ripper which is free.