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Transcoding optical media in Linux
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Conclusions
HandBrake and MakeMKV are two full-fledged applications for Linux that support Blu-ray disc and video DVD transcoding for commercial media – if legal at your location. HandBrake is ahead in terms of functionality, whereas MakeMKV offers an easier to use interface (Table 1).
Table 1
Comparison of Transcoders
| Feature | HandBrake | MakeMKV |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL | Freeware |
| Container format | Matroska, MP4 | Matroska |
| Media | DVD, Blue-ray | DVD, Blue-ray |
| Presets | Yes | Yes |
| Device-specific presets | Yes | No |
| Video codecs | Theora, VP8/9, H.264/265, MPEG-2/4 | Depends on source |
| Audio codecs | Vorbis, AC3, MP3, AAC, MPEG-4 | Depends on source |
| Select audio tracks | Yes | Yes |
| Select subtitle tracks | Yes | Yes |
| Command-line variant | Yes | No |
| Hardware Support | ||
| Nvidia CUDA support | No | No |
| AMD app support | No | No |
| Nvidia Nvenc support | Yes | No |
MakeMKV impresses with low system load and is therefore suitable for use with older hardware. On the downside, it only supports Matroska as the target container format. HandBrake lets you choose between many container formats and uses a variety of codecs. The software also offers numerous presets for special hardware, such as gaming consoles, which makes it easier to get started with the software and does not require extensive preparatory work on the part of the user. Finally, the output quality in both applications is excellent.
Infos
- Ripping legalities: https://www.macxdvd.com/mac-dvd-video-converter-how-to/is-it-legal-or-illegal-to-rip-dvds.htm
- dvd::rip: https://www.exit1.org/dvdrip/
- OGMRip: http://ogmrip.sourceforge.net/en/index.html
- Thoggen: http://thoggen.net
- MakeMKV: https://www.makemkv.com
- HandBrake: https://handbrake.fr
- SSE: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005779/processors.html
- Quick Sync: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/quick-sync-video/quick-sync-video-general.html
- Nvenc and HandBrake: https://handbrake.fr/docs/en/latest/technical/video-nvenc.html
- Nvenc: https://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-video-codec-sdk
- MakeMKV download: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=224
- MakeMKV key: https://makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1053
- CCExtractor: https://www.ccextractor.org
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