MakeMKV 1.18.2 for Mac

MakeMKV for Mac converts your DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K UHD discs into universally compatible MKV files while preserving every bit of original quality - no compression, no quality loss, and no complicated settings.

Unlike re-encoding tools that take hours to process a single movie, MakeMKV extracts content directly from discs in a fraction of the time.

A typical Blu-ray conversion completes in 15-30 minutes on most Macs, producing files ready for immediate playback in VLC Media Player for Mac or streaming through Plex Media Server and Jellyfin Server.

Why Choose MakeMKV for Mac

Native macOS Support
MakeMKV runs smoothly on Intel Macs and Apple Silicon machines including M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips.

The software requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later, with full compatibility for Sequoia and all current macOS versions.

Installation takes under two minutes with no dependencies or additional frameworks required.

Complete Format Preservation
Every conversion retains the original video resolution (480p DVD, 1080p Blu-ray, 4K UHD), all audio tracks including lossless DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD, complete subtitle collections, and chapter markers.

Your ripped files maintain perfect quality because MakeMKV never re-encodes - it simply repackages the disc content into the MKV container format.

Disc Protection Handling
The latest 1.18.2 beta version includes updated decryption libraries for handling AACS 2.1, BD+, and current BD-Java protection schemes found on new releases. MakeMKV reads protected discs directly without requiring third-party decryption tools.

For users looking to use MakeMKV without purchasing a license, check our How to Use MakeMKV for Free guide that explains the perpetual beta key system.

UHD and HDR Support
Convert 4K UHD discs with full HDR10 and Dolby Vision metadata preservation.

The resulting MKV files play correctly on HDR-capable displays and devices, delivering the same high dynamic range experience as the original disc.

How to Convert Discs with MakeMKV

The conversion workflow is straightforward. Insert your disc, let MakeMKV scan the contents, select which titles and tracks you want (most users only need the main movie with their preferred audio and subtitle languages), choose an output folder, and click the MakeMKV button.

The software displays progress with estimated completion time and current read speeds throughout the process.

After conversion, your MKV files are ready for immediate use. Play them locally with Elmedia Player or VLC, add them to your Plex or Jellyfin library for whole-home streaming, or transfer them to your iPad for offline viewing.

For users who want smaller file sizes for storage efficiency, feed your MakeMKV output into HandBrake for H.265/HEVC re-encoding that can reduce file sizes by 50% or more while maintaining excellent visual quality.

If you need to edit your converted MKV files - removing unwanted audio tracks, adding external subtitles, or combining multiple segments - MKVToolNix provides powerful container manipulation without any re-encoding. This makes MakeMKV and MKVToolNix an excellent combination for users building comprehensive digital media libraries.

For those who rip multiple discs regularly, consider pairing MakeMKV with automated media management tools.

The converted files integrate perfectly with metadata scrapers and library organizers, allowing you to build a professionally organized streaming setup that rivals commercial services.

System Requirements:

• macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later.
• Intel or Apple Silicon processor (M1/M2/M3/M4).
• USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt external Blu-ray drive (internal drives on older Macs also supported).
• 15-50GB free space per Blu-ray, 4-8GB per DVD.

Download MakeMKV for Mac and start converting your disc collection today. The software is free for DVD conversion and includes a 30-day trial for Blu-ray and UHD features that can be extended using the beta key system.

Windows users can grab MakeMKV for Windows for identical functionality on PC.