How to backup DVD to MKV and preserve chapter structure?

ByteCopy

Pavtube ByteCopy is the best tool to rip/convert Blu-ray/DVDs to MKV format with multiple audio tracks and subtitles preserved.

$42

Want to make lossless DVD copy with all information (chapter structure, all subtitles, AC3 and DTS 5.1 audio tracks) included? Try Pavtube ByteCopy. The software was developed to help users to backup DVD and Blu-ray movies to MKV format with original lossless quality for playback on PC, and media players that supports MKV playback, e.g. WD TV Live, Seagate Theatre, Archos 101, Galaxy Tab, etc. Other than keeping multiple subtitles and audio tracks, creating chapter markers are is important for those who like to watch their movie file on media players. The ability to copy (and encode) the movies using original chapters structure from the DVD makes Pavtube ByteCopy a standout DVD backup tool.

Download Pavtube ByteCopy trial

You may download a trial of Pavtube ByteCopy and try ripping DVD to MKV with chapter structure with the software.

Guide- Lossless DVD to MKV backup with chapter markers, subtitles, and all audio streams preserved

Step 1. Run Pavtube ByteCopy software, put source DVD into DVD-ROM,, Click “Load Disc” button to import movie files from DVD. The software decrypts DVD copy-protections of all regions.

Step 2. Select the whole movie (movie name), and click the “Edit Disc” button to set output option for the entire movie.

By default the software keeps all subtitles and audio streams, and uses original chapters’ structure from the DVD media. Just uncheck the language you do not want to keep. To get lossless DVD backup, choose “Lossless” in dropdown list of “Format” box. When “Lossless” quality is set, Pavtube ByteCopy extracts the main movie with selected subtitles and audio tracks from disc and seals the contents into MKV container without transcoding, and the inlaid DVD chapter ripper extracts chapter markers by default, which means you get original video quality and keep chapter markers at the same time.

To shrink or convert up DVD movie, choose “HD Player” and click “Settings” to set video bitrate, size, frame rate, audio codec, sampling rate, channels, subtitle format, etc.

Step 3. Click the “Convert” button to start backing up DVD movie to MKV file with chapter markers in the file. It usually takes around 10 minutes to complete lossless DVD to MKV backup. After conversion just press "Browse Export Path" to find generated video. You can set auto shut down by checking the box of “Shut down computer after conversion".

Set specific chapter as starting point when playing DVD backup in VLC Media Player
The ripped MKV file can be played well in various media players. Below shows how to select specific chapter as starting point when playing ripped DVD movie in VLC Media Player.