Rip Blu-ray to MKV with subtitles for using in VLC Media Player on Mac

“I've currently been ripping my collection of doctor who DVDs, tried doing a few blue-rays and gave up as it took so long (help?) I need a professional tool which can help me rip Blu-ray to MKV on an external Hardrive, it's just a easier format, I like the ability to do subtitles. I want to Watch them for using in VLC Media Player on Mac. Having them on file is handy for when traveling. I know someone who uses Pavtube a lot and found it to be the best ripping program. Any suggestion?” - read this Pavtube Softwares Comparison review to get more multimedia tools. 



While, no-one seems to know much how to import and play Blu-ray discs using VLC on Mac (even you've gotten rid of the copy protection and can actually make a backup!). So here's how we have done it: The first and easiest, upgrade VLC Media Player to recent version; Second solution: You'll need two files: keys database and AACS dynamic library; Alternative choice: Rip and Convert Blu-ray to MKV with subtitles for VLC on Mac. 

If you have not decided to upgrade your VLC, or the second choice seems to be a bit complex for you, there's an easy way to make it. You need rip Blu-ray disc to VLC friendly format such as .mp4, .mkv, .mpeg-2. Here comes withPavtube ByteCopy for Mac an easy of use copy-protection removal which is special designed for lossless conversion (DVD-R and Blu-Ray capability in one program) to rip Blu-ray and DVD movies with multiple audio tracks and subtitles keeping. 

Moreover, it’s also a professional Blu-ray ripper, allows you to rip and convert Blu-ray/DVD movies to any video format you like. What’s more, it can also help you to get Blu-ray Main Movie backup in original format without extracts and convert latest Blu-ray discs to your portable devices for playback on the way. Now download it and start the Blu-ray to VLC conversion on Mac. 

Step 1: Run Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac (Window version: Pavtube ByteCopy), and load Blu-ray files to it. You can click "Load Files" to load movie from BD drive or "ISO/IFO" Blu-ray ISO file. you can also load DVD discs. 



Step 2: Select output format for VLC.

Choose MKV format as output, here “Format > Multi-track Video > Lossless/encoded Multi-track MKV (*.mkv)” is recomended for you. Of course, you can choose mp4 as you wish. 



In addition, you can learn how to play Blu-ray ISO Image, MPV videos and other MKV/AVI/VOB/MPG/Tivo/FLV videos on PC/Mac.  

Tip: Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac let users control/customize output file quality. To improve video quality, simply click "Settings" and set video bitrate up.

Step 3: Start ripping DVD to MKV video.

Click "Convert" button to rip Blu-ray to VLC Media Player, once the ripping task is finished, you can click "Open" button at the bottom of the main interface to get the output MKV file for enjoyment on VLC via Mac. 

Tips: If you have 3D Blu-ray discs, and want to get them playable, you can choose “MKV Top-Bottom 3D Video (*.mkv)”, or “MKV Anaglyph 3D Video (*.mkv)” or “MKV Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mkv)” which can retain the 3D effect. Read the Differences Between Anaglyph 3D and Side-by-Side 3D. 

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Ripping DVD to DLNA server to watch on Smart TV

With the development of science and technology, Samsung at the same time Samsung has brought us many surprises. Samsung’s new smart TV lets you find and control exciting content in new and unexpected ways. Help you enjoy an exceptional picture and a TV experience like never before. Wouldn’t it be great to digitize all of your DVD movies for moving them to your DLNA server, so that you could watch them on smart TV without needing your DVD player? Let me share the solution. 



To rip DVD to DLNA supported video formats for watching on Smart TV so that you can stream DVD videos via DLNA with ease, a certain tool is needed. Here we highly recommend Pavtube DVDAid is such a DVD to NAS ripper which is used and recommended by a friend of mine. As alternative of AnyDVD and DVD43, this DVD ripping and copying tool can always catch up with the latest DVD copy protection variant and convert DVD to any common video format you want like MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV, MKV, MOV, FLV, AVI and more. With it, you can encode DVD video to DLNA supported video formats with ultra-fast encoding speed and least quality loss. 

Best of all, it allows you to copy your DVD to DLNA with original structure or main movie only. The equivalent Mac version is DVDAid for Mac. Read the reviews here. Just download the program and follow the steps below to fulfill your task. 

Step-by-Step: How to rip and copy DVDs to DLNA server friendly video for Smart TV

Step 1: Load DVD movies 

Run the DVD Ripping program and click “DVD disc” icon to load DVD movies for converting. You can also import movies files from DVD VIDEO_TS folder or ISO image files. 



Step 2: Choose output format 

1.If you’d like to copy only movie content and leave out the extras and commentary, the Directly Copy is exactly what you need, which copies intact .M2TS/VOB main movie from original BD/DVD disc without extras. 



2.The general format is "H.264 Video(*.mp4)" from "Common Video" option. (As you know, DLNA can support a wide range of format like MP4, WMV etc). What’s More? "“Common Video” > “H.264 High Profile Video(*.mp4)" it's the most widely used format which will be supported by your Samsung Smart TV.  



Step 3: Adjust video specs or change aspect ratio (Optional) 

If you have special requirements on target video, click “Settings” to customize video size, bitrate, frame rate and sample rate. 

Step 4: Convert DVD to MP4 for Smart TV

Click the "Convert" button to start converting DVD to DLNA Server as MP4 format. With the technology of CUDA acceleration it will provide you fast conversion speed. Once completed, go to "Open" the generated MP4 files for playback on your Smart TV. 

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Store 3D Blu-ray ISO File on HTPC for Playback

For 3D movie fans, you may want to know how to play Blu-ray ISO image on HTPC with original quality. Read this guide and solve the HTPC playback issue.

“ I have lots of Blu-ray ISO image files from my PC and I need a tool to move movies (foreign) to my home entertainment server so I can add subtitles to them during playback. I also move TV shows to the server so I don't have to shuffle discs in and out of the player. Mp4 is better for compatibility with phones, tablets etc. which can gives me the ability to take my entertainment with me. So, my question is that Can I play 3D Blu-ray ISO File on HTPC? Any suggestions? “ 

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When you play 3D Blu-ray ISO files on HDTV via A Home Theater PC, you must be failed as above. Not all the devices can open and recognize the ISO files. It is common that 3D TV can’t open the 3D Blu-ray ISO files since it is not an accepted format. To solve this problem, there are many software created, among them, I suggest you Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac as the best 3D Blu-ray ISO converter for best video and audio playback with 3D effect. Now you can download the software and I will introduce this potential converter which is created to help you play convert a 3D Blu-ray ISO files to 3D AVI to watch on 3D TV. 

Stey-by-step: Convert 3D Blu-ray ISO File on HTPC with MKV/MP4 format

Step 1. Launch and install the best 3D Blu-ray ISO Converter (Windows user can have a look at Pavtube ByteCopy), then click the “Load IFO/ISO” icon to import the 3D Blu-ray ISO files, also you can select preferred language in “Subtitles” and “Audio” box. 



Step 2. Find the format bar and click it to go to the format list where you can select the right output format for your device or editing system. Here for HTPC and smartphones or tablets, you need to follow “HD Video ＞ MKV HD Video (*.mkv).” or “HD Video ＞ H.264 HD Video (*.mkv)”. 



Step 3. When you are finished and happy with the configuration, press “Convert”. It may well take its time to finish, but you will be extremely satisfied with the results. After 3D Blu-ray ISO conversion, put it on your USB-drive and connect it to your HTPC for enjoyment. 

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Put Blu-ray to Synology NAS for Roku 3 playback via DLNA

Read this article and you will quickly learn how to convert Blu-ray to DLNA on Synology friendly video for streaming to your Roku 3 compatible devices. 

   
“ What are the specific settings for ripping a DVD to put on a Synology NAS DLNA server for playback on a Roku 3 using the Roku Media Player app? I have tried several settings to create an MP4 with 5.1 sound, following instructions from your web site.  (H.264 HD Video MP4 with HD Standards and a few variations). All rips play video perfectly, but there is no sound when played on the Roku 3 Media Player. Any good idea? “ 

Can Roku 3 read Blu-ray movies from NAS? If you have a large Blu-ray movie collections, you may have this question. If you want to rip and store BD movies on Synology and then plug NAS in Roku 3 and use Roksbox app for enjoyment, you're definitely being the right place. In this article, we will show you a quick-start guide on ripping Blu-ray to NAS for playback on Roku 3 compatible video formats with high output quality. 

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Well, To enable Roku 3 to play Blu-ray files from NAS, all we need to do is to convert Blu-ray to Roku 3 supported video formats with a professional Blu-ray to MKV/MP4 for Roku 3 Converter. Here, Pavtube BDMagic can help you converting Blu-ray/DVD to NAS then stream to Roku 3 by DLNA. Of course, this Blu-ray ripper can help you convert commercial Blu-ray movies to AVI, WMV, FLV, MOV, etc as well. What's more, it can also enable you to rip Blu-ray for directly playback on Android, iOS, Windows based devices. If you are using Mac, you can also use the BDMagic for Mac. Refer to the guide on Mac. 
 
How to Rip Blu-ray movies to Synology NAS for DLNA Streaming on Roku 3

Step 1: Load Blu-ray movies. 

Install and launch Blu-ray to MKV/MP4 Converter, and then click the disc icon to import your source movies to this program. Set your wanted subtitles and audio track from the drop-down box of "Subtitles" and "Audio" tab. 



Step 2: Select Output format. 

Select a format for conversion. To convert Blu-ray to MKV video, press on “Format” and choose “Common Video>> MKV(Matroska) Video (*.mkv)” format. 



Tip: If the default parameters can’t meet your needs, you can click “Settings” to change the video encoder, resolution, frame rate, etc. as you wish.

Step 3: Start Blu-ray Conversion. 

Hit convert button to start converting Blu-ray movies to MKV/MP4 for NAS sharing. After the conversion, click "Open" to quick locate the converted video; now you can stream  converted Blu-ray files through NAS to HDTV, PS3 and other DLNA device for enjoyment anywhere you like. 

After read this playback tips for Roku 3, you can easily solve your Blu-ray to NAS device for playback on Roku 3 for Sharing or viewing. 
 
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Top Blu-ray to PS3 Ripper - Backup Blu-ray in MKV for PS3 playback

Have you ever wondered how to rip Blu-ray on PS3? If you having no idea, you can read here and get the best solution of enable your Blu-rays playback on PS3. 

Question: My PS3 won't play Blu-Ray movies

Guys, I gotta watch me some Cabin in the Woods. My PS3 won't recognize that I have a movie inside. However, it runs games off the disk perfectly. I've browsed the Internet for a solution and even tried a handful of things, but nothing has worked. Most forum threads about this issue are several years old. The PS3 is fully updated and it isn't a region issue. At least it shouldn't be considering I bought both the movie and console in the US. So, I need you help me choose which is the top Blu-ray ripper for PS3? And I want to backup Blu-ray in MKV files. 



PS3 is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is Sony's PlayStation video gaming system. It has the ability to receive games and other audio-video content over the Internet. To play the Blu-ray movies on your PS3, the first thing is you need a professional Blu-ray Ripper which can enables you rip Blu-ray to PS3 comfortable format as: MKV,MP4 etc. 
  
Among various Blu-ray ripping tools, Pavtube BDMagic seems to be the best one. It is easy to use and helps you fast convert (3D)Blu-ray to PS3 playable (H.264) MP4, MKV format with perfect audio and video sync in HD quality. Besides, this Blu-ray converter and rip BD, DVD, ISO to a wide range of formats, like WMV, MOV, 3GP, FLV, AVI and the list goes on. For ripping Blu-ray for PS3 on Mac, Pavtube BDMagic for Mac is the alternative. Download the tool and learn a simple guide on ripping Blu-ray for watching on PS3. 

Guide on how to rip and Convert Blu-ray to MKV for PS3

Pavtube BDMagic can completed your target: 

* Remove content protection AACS and BD+ legally.
* Rip Blu-ray to PS3 compatible formats and run Blu-ray movies on PS3.
* Copy Blu-ray movies to MKV for PS3. 

Step 1: Load Blu-ray movies

After the installation of the professional Blu-ray converter, run the program to load your Blu-ray movies to it for converting. Note that you can also add regular DVD or ISO image files to rip.



Step 2: Choose PS3 supported video format

As a universal video format, MP4 is absolutely supported by PS3. Here, you can Click the format bar to follow Commen Video, and choose “MKV(Matroska) Video (*.mkv)” for your PS3. 



Or, you can Choose“PSP/PS3” “PS3 Video (1080P) MPEG - 4 (*.mp4).” To ensure hi-res video playback on PS3, 1080P is better than 720P. 



Tip: This Blu-ray to PS3 converter can also allow you to change audio/video parameters such as bitrate, sample rate, frame rate, and channels to get better hearing and visual enjoyment on PS3. 

Step 3: Convert Blu-ray to PS3

After completing the above 3 steps, click the red button “Convert” on main UI to get Blu-rays to PS3 conversion started and realized. Once finishing conversion from Blu-ray to PS3, connect your PS3 to PC, and find the converted Blu-ray files and transfer them to your PS3 for effortless enjoyment with best quality. 

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How to Convert DVD ISO Files over Plex Media Server

Summary: Need a professional ISO Converter? Want to play your DVD ISO files using Plex Media Sever by converting ISO to Plex?



Plex Media Server allows you to store all your movies on a central server and watch them anywhere you want. You can watch them on your TV, iPad, computer or phones both home and away. Besides, you may have some DVD movies with ISO/IFO extension. So, the problem is that Plex doesn't support the use of ISO, IMG, Video_TS, or other "disk image" formats. If you have no idea about this, here is simple tutorial for you, guaranteed to to stream and play ISO files via Plex without problems. 

Actually, it's not as difficult as you imagine. What you need is a just a common ISO converter like Pavtube DVDAid – which is highly recommended to help your convert ISO image file to Plex supported format. Besides, it can also convert ISO/DVD/IFO/Video_TS to almost all regular video formats, including AVI, MOV, M4V, WMV, MPG, 3GP, FLV, F4V, etc. What’s more, this program comes with a built-in video editor that allows you to edit your movie files by trimming, cropping, adjusting video effects, etc. If you are using a Mac, you can go to Mac DVD ripper for Plex. Now download this tool and follow the instructions to convert ISO image files via Plex to Media Players. 

How to convert DVD ISO to Plex compatible video files

1. Add ISO image files

Run the ISO to Plex Converter program and click DVD disc button to add the ISO files. As you can see, you can also load DVD Folders and IFO files to rip. 



2. Choose output format

To convert DVD ISO to MP4, MKV for Plex, just click on the dropdown menu of "Format", and then choose MKV, H.264 MP4 from Common Video or HD Video profile list. 



Tip- Advanced settings: With the right settings you can retain the quality of the original DVD while also saving space. This is particularly helpful when streaming over your network. Simply click Settings bar and you can tweak the settings to your satisfaction and even save it as preset. 

3. Start converting ISO files

Finally, hit the “Convert” button at the bottom of the main interface to start the DVD ISO to Plex friendly MP4, MKV conversion. After the conversion, you can hit “Open” button to quick locate the converted videos; now you can stream converted video files to Plex media server as easy as you can image. 

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