Ripping software suggestions?

[atc98092]

I have been using MakeMKV for almost all my rips. It performs perfectly with DVDs, and I really like that the MKV container keeps the captions as a selectable option, rather than burning them into the video. However, I have issues with ripping Blu-Ray movies. Some work just fine, while others will either have a jerky playback, or even freeze my player. It's not bit rate related, as I can play some videos with over 40Mbps with no issues, while some with bit rates under 25 freeze up. If I run them through something like Freemake, I can then play them fine, as they've been compressed and the bit rate is dropped.

There's two issues with this process: time taken and the loss of selectable captions. MakeMKV will rip a typical BD movie in under 30 minutes. A Freemake conversion can add another 4+ hours for one video. Also, Freemake burns the caption into the video, rather than leaving it selectable.

So, does anyone have any ideas for something that will rip a Blu-ray successfully, and use a container that keeps the captions available? MKV seems to be the best container, but I haven't been successful finding any software as easy to use and as fast as MakeMKV. Even if I use AnyDVD HD (which I've never tried, but hear it works well for decrypting), I still need to put it into a container. Handbrake is another that seems to take forever to complete the task. While my BD collection is not as large as my DVD collection, it would still take a super long time to use Freemake or Handbrake to make them all playable.

[spudy12]

I can't remember off the top off my head the name of the program I use to rip the Blu-rays, but I use Handbrake to encode them to .MKV

MKV is definitely the best container IMO
Very configurable, see what you think.

[atc98092]

I can't remember off the top off my head the name of the program I use to rip the Blu-rays, but I use Handbrake to encode them to .MKV

MKV is definitely the best container IMO
Very configurable, see what you think.

I thought that MKV would be the best, as my experience has shown. I do have handbrake, but maybe I don't have the horsepower because the it takes hours to do a single file. Maybe I'm not using the best settings. I'll have to investigate the options further.

[spudy12]

Yes it does take a whole to tweak settings to your preference but it's well worth the time.

I have found that it takes longer than other programs but I have also found the longer it takes you can get a much better file size to quality ratio.

Also, you can try this Blu-ray Ripper which can rip and convert Blu-ray/DVD moives to any video formats, like H.264.
Wish it can help u.

[atc98092]

Also, you can try this Blu-ray Ripper which can rip and convert Blu-ray/DVD moives to any video formats, like H.264.
Wish it can help u.

I tried Pavtube in the past, but if I recall correctly it won't leave the captions as a selectable option. It will only burn them in hard. Am I remembering correctly, or was I perhaps not using it right?

EDIT: I tried the latest version. It was as I remembered, only burning the subs in. I prefer being able to select them if necessary.

[chrismallia]

I would try dvdfab I found it the best

[atc98092]

I would try dvdfab I found it the best

The US Justice Dept shut DVDFab down yesterday. Their web sites are unreachable. However, you can still find the latest version from MajorGeeks, and perhaps other download sites. I'm grabbing it now, just in case it disappears from the web!