There are many players that can play MKV files nearly on all platforms, and there are tools to convert MKV files to many formats, including DVD and Blu-ray discs. The MKV format can store multiple video/audio tracks with all meta-information and preserve chapters. It converts the video clips from proprietary (and usually encrypted) disc into a set of MKV files, preserving most information but not changing it in any way.
MakeMKV is a format converter, otherwise called 'transcoder'. MakeMKV for Mac is your one-click solution to convert video that you own into a free and patents-unencumbered format that can be played everywhere.
