Compressing and Converting Large MKV Videos from Makemkv on Mac

When it comes to playing videos on your Mac, you may find that some third-party video players can handle large files. However, compressing and converting the video to a smaller size can help save storage space on your Mac. This becomes particularly important when dealing with large MKV files from Blu-ray discs.

Using Makemkv on your Mac, you can rip Blu-ray discs and get a 30-40GB MKV video as an output. While this uncompressed file may be suitable for some users, others may want to compress it to free up space or make it more manageable. In this article, we will explore the process of compressing and converting large MKV videos from Makemkv on Mac.

Before diving into the process, it's essential to understand that the MKV video you get after ripping a Blu-ray disc with Makemkv is uncompressed, making it quite big. To tackle this issue, let's break down the process into manageable parts.

If you're new to using Makemkv on your Mac, here are a few things you should know before getting started:

* Familiarize yourself with the extension and interface of Makemkv.

* Understand how to rip Blu-ray discs and convert the video to MKV format.

* Be aware of any potential issues or limitations when ripping and converting large files.

In our next article, we will explore the best Blu-ray and MKV players for Mac that can handle large files. Additionally, we will discuss the best alternative to Makemkv on Mac, a Blu-ray ripper that offers more features and flexibility.

For now, let's focus on compressing the large MKV videos you get from Makemkv. Stay tuned for our next article where we will dive deeper into this process and provide some practical tips and solutions.

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