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MakeMKV and HandBrake solve different parts of the DVD and Blu-ray backup process. MakeMKV is better for creating MKV files from supported DVD and Blu-ray sources while keeping the original video, audio, subtitles, and chapters. HandBrake is better for compressing and converting existing videos to MP4, MKV, or WebM. Many users use both: MakeMKV first, then HandBrake.

If you're exploring DVD ripper tools, you've probably come across recommendations for both DVDFab and MakeMKV. What are the differences between MakeMKV vs DVDFab? How do you use each one? And which is the best fit for your needs? This article will answer all your questions.

MakeMKV can rip DVDs and Blu-rays to MKV files by reading the disc, letting you choose the main title, and saving the selected video, audio, subtitles, and chapter data without re-encoding. It is a direct way to make a digital copy for personal backup or local playback, but it only exports MKV, does not compress files, and needs the right optical drive for DVD, Blu-ray, or UHD Blu-ray discs.

This guide covers 5 ways to burn DVD on Mac: DVDFab DVD Creator for playable video DVDs, Finder for data disc backup, Disk Utility for disk images, a Photos/iMovie slideshow workflow, and the Music app for audio CDs. Updated for macOS Sequoia 15, with external drive setup and blank disc guidance.

MakeMKV has long been a go-to free tool for ripping DVDs and Blu-rays. But if it's no longer working or can't meet your additional ripping needs, there are several proven MakeMKV alternatives available. In this guide, we'll explore the best and free MakeMKV alternatives that offer added benefits.

MakeMKV Beta Key has been updated and is valid until the end of July 2026, restoring free beta access. Permanent key purchases remain unreliable because users still report PayPro checkout errors, leaving many dependent on workarounds and official forum updates.

The PS3 does not play ISO files natively: video ISOs need format conversion, and game ISOs require custom firmware and decryption. This guide focuses on converting video ISOs to MP4 using DVDFab DVD Ripper, with a five-step walkthrough and troubleshooting for the most common playback failures. For game ISOs or RPCS3 emulation, the final section maps out which path applies to your situation.

HandBrake can convert unprotected DVDs to MP4 with a simple process: load the DVD, scan the disc, choose the main title, set MP4 as the format, and start encoding. For CSS-protected DVDs, you may need libdvdcss, but HandBrake still cannot handle every protected, damaged, or poorly structured disc. When HandBrake fails, DVDFab DVD Ripper is recommended as a more reliable alternative.