How to Convert DVD to MKV with Leawo DVD Ripper?

DVD Background Info

DVD( Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc), is an optical disc video and data storage media format. According to the way data is stored on the discs, DVD can have following variations: DVD-ROM (read only memory); DVD-R and DVD+R (recordable); DVD-RW (re-writable), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM (random access memory).

MKV Background Info

.MKV (for video with subtitles and audio), .MKA (for audio-only) .MKS (for subtitles only) are three common Matroska file types. Matroska Multimedia Container, an open standard free container format, a file format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio, picture or subtitle tracks inside a single file. Matroska is similar in concept to other containers like AVI, MP4 or ASF, but is entirely open in specification.

Why DVD to MKV conversion is needed and how to convert DVD to MKV?

MKV has native support both from software like DivX Player, Media Player Classic, SMPlayer, VLC media player, etc and hardware such as Oppo, LG, Samsung, realtek and so on. Therefore, convert DVD to MKV can allow you to enjoy DVD content flexibly on more platforms, cross-platforms that apply to various operating systems.

Leawo DVD Ripper, a DVD to MKV converter as well, provides an ultimate solution to rip DVD to MKV, to convert DVD to MKV, to backup DVD to MKV and many other popular video/HD video/audio formats for playback on various portable media devices. This DVD MKV converter also comes with excellent video editing features which guarantees a more customized and higher-quality MKV output file.

The tutorial below will show you how to convert DVD to MKV with Leawo DVD Ripper in details.

Step 1: Launch Leawo DVD Ripper click "Add" to import DVD files either from DVD folder or from DVD drive.

Step 2(Optional): Double click the file name to have a preview on the right screen. Select language of subtitle, audio and set angle if necessary.

Step 3: Select MKV as the target output format from "Profile" drop-down menu.

Click "Edit" button on the top to enter video editing page where you can have access to the following editing features:

a. Crop video to proper size either by dragging the video frame or by changing the value in the box.

b. Trim video for a specific duration by selecting the start time and end time.

c. Adjust brightness, contrast and saturation for the better output effect.

d. Add text or image watermarks and adjust its transparency, size and position.

Step 4: Click "Convert" button to rip DVD to MKV with excellent quality.