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1. USING MAKEMKV AND HANDBRAKE FOR PLEX MP4
2. USING MAKEMKV AND HANDBRAKE FOR PLEX SOFTWARE
3. USING MAKEMKV AND HANDBRAKE FOR PLEX TV

Using Plex to set up a video library A Plex server, displaying “SpongeBob SquarePants.” (Screenshot by author)

USING MAKEMKV AND HANDBRAKE FOR PLEX MP4

After Handbrake’s done, you’ll have an MP4 file. The default, “Fast 1080p30” is fine, though it’s probably worth bumping it up to the better (but slower) “HQ” or “Super HQ” general presets, especially if you ripped a DVD (given its lower picture quality versus Blu-ray). The current version of Handbrake offers easy-to-use presets if you don’t want to mess with settings. Use Handbrake to convert and compress the MKV file into an MP4 file.However, MKV files are often large, especially for Blu-ray content additionally, the MKV format isn’t as widely supported as MP4. If one’s OK with the resulting file, then that’s all that needs to be done. Use MakeMKV to rip the DVD/Blu-Ray to a digital MKV copy.

USING MAKEMKV AND HANDBRAKE FOR PLEX SOFTWARE

Software used: MakeMKV and Handbrakeįor ripping discs, I use two programs, MakeMKV and Handbrake. Though I’d argue it’s for personal use, and the content’s creators were compensated when buying the DVD/Blu-ray (unlike piracy). Finally, it’s still debatable how much of a legal grey area it is to rip one’s own DVDs. Also, there’s more work (and technical skills required) involved versus redeeming a digital code, firing up an app, or popping a disc into a player. One downside is that, like buying MP3s from iTunes/Amazon, you’ll have to maintain said video files on your own, including backups, etc. Finally, one already paid for the DVD in question, so the creators of the material (and their conglomerates) aren’t out of any money. It also might be the only way to obtain a non-streaming digital copy of a program (as is the current case with the “Peanuts” specials). The files can also be played without any interference from or bizarre/consumer-unfriendly terms by media or tech companies. The file can also be played on any device that supports the format (usually an MP4 file, though MKV is also sometimes seen). The advantages include gaining a digital rights management (DRM)-free digital copy that, like the physical disc, is yours to own indefinitely. Ripping DVDs/Blu-Rays is still an option that exists, just not one that’s as popular as it was a decade ago. The following part about ripping DVDs is mostly taken from a post I wrote a few years ago. Ripping DVDs/Blu-Rays into digital copies “DVDs” by blmurch is licensed under CC BY 2.0 (Flickr / cropped from original)

USING MAKEMKV AND HANDBRAKE FOR PLEX TV

It’s also led me to decide to set up a Plex server on my desktop computer, so I can stream my videos to my TV set/iPad.īelow I’ve outlined my process for setting up my own Plex server. The recent changes in HBO Max have been a reminder of the downsides of streaming services: namely, not actually owning the media in question.įor me, HBO Max yanking half of Looney Tunes was something of a “last straw.” As such, it’s led me to take a renewed interest in physical media for some of my favorite TV shows or movies, particularly for anything with a Warner Bros.