How to Convert 4k UHD Blu-rays to 1080p Video on Windows and Mac?

Why Convert 4K Blu-rays to 1080p Video?

Love 4K movies but frustrated when they won't play smoothly on your devices? Converting and downscale them to trusty 1080p could be your golden ticket. Here are the benefits:

💡Universal Playback Compatibility: Most TVs, projectors, car screens, and streaming boxes still max out at 1080p. Conversion ensures your content plays everywhere—without stuttering or "unsupported format" errors.

💡Radical Storage Savings: Shrink files by 80–90% (to 8–15GB) while preserving high-quality visuals. Ideal for tablets, travel drives, or limited cloud storage.

💡Smoother Playback: 4K decoding demands powerful GPUs. 1080p files play flawlessly on laptops, phones, or media servers.

💡Efficient Editing: Because of the lower resolution and file size, 1080p files are easier to edit. And it takes less time and resources to convert and re-encode 1080p files.

How to Convert 4K UHD Blu-rays to 1080p Videos?

DVDFab UHD Ripper allows you to convert any protected 4k Blu-rays to 1080p videos, including MP4 and MKV, at high efficiency. It can downscale and compress your video while preserving visual quality for seamless playback on your media players or portable devices.

DVDFab UHD Ripper

• Remove any protection on 4K Blu-ray
• Rip 4K Blu-rays to lossless video & audio for home theater
• Reduce video size without sacrificing quality for mobile device
• Apply the latest GPU acceleration technologies and multitask mode
• The built-in video editor allows you to trim video or add watermarks

 

How to use this 4k Blu-ray to 1080p Converter:

Step 1: Download and Install DVDFab UHD Ripper

Launch DVDFab and select the "Ripper" option at the top. Insert your 4K UHD Blu-ray disc or click on the + option to load the source. If you have an 4K ISO or folder, simply drag and drop it to the home screen.

Step 2: Select a Target Format and Change 1080p as the Output Resolution

Click on the Profile Switcher button and select MKV or MP4 from the Video section. 

Then open the Advanced Settings panel and change the resolution of the output file to 1080p. You can do more changes if required, like selecting the Encoding Method or the Video Quality to change the output file size further.

Step 3: Customize and Edit Your Video

Then go back to the main interface and you can select the titles, chapters, audio tracks and subtitles you would like to convert. You can also edit the video via the built-in video editor.

Step 4: Start to Convert 4K UHD Blu-ray to 1080p Video

After completing the customization settings, click the "Start" button to begin the conversion process. You can cancel the task at any time during the conversion process.

Wrap up

While 4K Blu-rays offer stunning visuals, converting them to 1080p is beneficial for storage savings and smoother playback. Just embrace the convenience of 1080p playback with DVDFab UHD Ripper and enjoy your movie collection across all your devices.