A Simple Guide to Convert BDMV Folder to MKV on Computer

Part 1. A Brief Background Knowledge of BDMV File

What is a BDMV file? BDMV is a Blu-ray video format that has menu support. BDMV contains information about the Blu-ray disc, while the audio, video, and other streams are stored in the BDAV container. BDMV file has the bdmv file extension and several variations. You can find index.bdmv, sound.bdmv, and movieobject.bdmv in a BDMV folder of the Blu-ray.

By converting BDMV to MKV, you can preserve the full information and structure of the source file. Meanwhile, MKV is capable of storing high-quality media. Follow the lead here and get a lossless MKV video on the computer.

Part 2. 3 Methods to Convert BDMV Folder to MKV

To successfully convert BDMV to MKV, follow the step-by-step guide of the following three best converters. If you want to use the most efficient solution and get more output options beyond MKV, jump to Blu-ray Ripper directly and get the easiest method.

HandBrake

HandBrake is an open-source, free program that can easily change video and audio encoders. Hence, it is a convenient BDMV to MKV converter. The presets inside of HandBrake are designed for different devices, such as Android, Apple, Chromecast, PlayStation, etc.

Step 1Install the HandBrake from its official website. Launch it afterward. Then, click the Folder (Batch Scan) button on the left. Choose the BDMV folder and import it.

Step 2If you have several titles in the BDMV folder, get a BDMV player to preview them to decide which one you want to rip to MKV. After that, click the Title dropdown list and choose a title. Meanwhile, you can choose a ripping range based on chapters.

Step 3From the Preset select list, you can choose a ripping preset. For example, if you want to play the MKV file on iPhone after ripping, you can select an Apple preset under the Device.

Step 4Select MKV from the Format dropdown list as the output format. Next, click the Browse button at the bottom to choose a destination folder. After that, click the Start Encode button to rip BDMV to MKV.

Blu-ray Ripper

Unlike HandBrake, which offers limited output choices (MP4, MKV, and WebM), Blu-ray Ripper rips the BDMV to MKV, MOV, AVI, MP4, MP3, and other 500 formats in one click. Blu-ray Software strongly recommends this ripping software for its diverse choice and customization. The built-in editor lets one add an image/text watermark to any Blu-ray title in a BDMV folder. Additionally, you can split or crop the video length or size. Meanwhile, the program is also cross-platform, and you can convert BDMV to MKV on Mac and Windows.

Following are more features of this powerful ripping tool.

Step 1Import the BDMV Folder

Click the download button above and get a free download of this powerful tool. Install and launch it afterward. To import the BDMV folder, drag and drop the folder to the main interface.

Step 2Select MKV Format

Next, click the Rip All to dropdown list and choose the Video tab. Then, click the Lossless button to see the MKV Lossless option on the right. Select it as the output format.

Step 3Browse for A Destination Folder

In the Save to dropdown menu, click the Browse and Select Folder button. Set up a folder as the destination.

Step 4Rip All to MKV

You can click the checkbox before the Merge into one file option. Then, you will get only one MKV video with all the titles' content. After that, click the Rip All button to convert BDMV to MKV.

MakeMKV

MakeMKV is a prominent program that converts any disc to MKV format losslessly. That also includes BDMV to MKV. You can add a custom Java executable location to the program to remove protections in MakeMKV and convert Blu-ray to MKV even when the disc has copy protection.

All these features are available in the beta version for free for years. However, MakeMKV does not offer a preview feature, which means you must check all titles in a BDMV player in advance.

Step 1Go to makemkv.com and download this MKV converter for free. On your computer, launch MakeMKV and click the File button. Then, click the Open Files button. Import the BDMV folder.

Step 2After importing, select a title for ripping or select all. Then, you can select a folder by clicking the Set Output Folder button.

Step 3Next, click the Make MKV button and start converting the BDMV folder to MKV in MakeMKV.

Part 3. FAQs about BDMV to MKV

• Can VLC play BDMV?

  Yes, it can. As an open-source media player, VLC supports most mainstream media formats and uncommon ones. You can play BDMV, Blu-ray, and DVD with ease in VLC.

• What type of file is BDMV?

  BDMV file is a Blu-ray video format. It contains all information about Blu-rya titles.

• Does MKV support the menu as the BDMV file?

  Yes, it does. You can easily keep the BDMV structure, including the menu, by using the Blu-ray Ripper to convert BDMV to MKV.