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MakeMKV vs Media Converter

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MakeMKV

8.0
Media & Design

Video format converter (transcoder)

Media Converter

6.0
Media & Design

Convert avi, wmv, mkv, rm, mov and more to other formats

Metric MakeMKV Media Converter
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 361 16
90-day Installs 1.1K 66
365-day Installs 4.6K 320
Version 1.18.3 3.0.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 107 62
GitHub Forks 10 32
Open Issues 2 25
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language C# JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 6y ago 3y ago
First Seen Oct 16, 2012 Sep 19, 2013

Reviews

MakeMKV

MakeMKV is a powerful video format converter that excels at converting media files, particularly Blu-rays, into MKV format. It's a go-to tool for media enthusiasts and professionals needing precise control over video transcoding.

Converts video files, including Blu-rays, into MKV format with customizable settings.

Pros

  • + Efficient MKV conversion with high quality output
  • + Customizable transcoding settings for precise control
  • + Supports a wide range of video formats and devices

Cons

  • - Lack of automatic updates may require manual checks for new versions
  • - Limited recent development activity which could affect future updates

Media Converter

Media Converter is a versatile tool for converting and muxing various video and audio formats. It offers support for multiple file types, making it beneficial for users needing to transform media files into different formats. The app provides a user-friendly interface for handling video and audio conversions and muxing tasks.

Converts and muxes video and audio files between different formats.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple media formats for conversion.
  • + Includes both conversion and muxing functionalities.
  • + Available on SourceForge and GitHub for easy access.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality.
  • - Open issues suggest some unresolved problems.