BDMV stands for Blu-ray Disc Movie View, a directory structure used by Blu-ray discs that contains video, audio, and subtitle streams, as well as metadata and other related files. However, most media players cannot load and open the BDMV folder directly. On the other hand, MP4 is a commonly used and accepted multimedia format with better compatibility across various devices and platforms.
To convert BDMV to MP4 for playback on portable devices, you need a software tool capable of handling video conversions. Free software can handle BDMV folders or ISO files saved on your HDD and convert them to MP4 for free. However, most Blu-rays, especially those commercial ones are usually encrypted. To bypass copy protection and make a backup to MP4 format, you still need software that supports decrypting.
Below, we will show you how to convert BDMV to MP4 with freeware and paid software.
Top 2 Methods to Convert BDMV to MP4 [Guides]
DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper
- Free Trial-Based Payware for Converting Encrypted Blu-ray/BDMV to MP4
Available for: Windows 11/10/8/7 and macOS 10.13-14.x
DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper can convert BDMV to MP4 as well as decrypt and convert commercial Blu-ray movies to MP4. Besides MP4 format, it also provides over 1000+ profiles and built-in device profiles, allowing you to effortlessly convert the Blu-rays for viewing on different devices such as HUAWEI, iPhone, iPad, Xbox, etc.
DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper allows you to select title range and batch converting. Besides that, you can crop & rotate, trim & merge the title, and with the built-in video editor, you can view the changes in real-time; you don't need to finish the conversion to see the effects.
One thing to be noted is that, after the 30-day free trial, the available option for use is to convert BDMV to MP4 or MKV format if you don't pay for a license. Other profiles like MOV, AVI, FLAC, or SRT are not available for free use.
How to convert commercial Blu-ray and BDMV to MP4 using DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper? Check the following:
Step 1. Download DVDFab from the official site and then install it on your computer.
Step 2. Launch DVDFab and switch to the Ripper module. Then use the "+ Add Source" button to browse for the BDMV video you want to convert to MP4. Wait for DVDFab to finish the analyzing process.
Step 3. Once DVDFab loads the sources, you can adjust the title range, select the preferred audio tracks and subtitles, set the output format to MP4 from the profile selector panel, and choose the output quality.
Step 4. Click the folder icon to change the output target. If you want to modify the video more before converting from BDMV to MP4, open the Video Edit window. You can set the crop size and remove black bars, add video effects and watermarks, add external subtitles, and adjust the audio volume as well as change the playback speed to 0.75x or 2x, etc.
Step 5. Press the Start button on the right-down corner. Then you can see the processing status.
Handbrake
- A Free Method to Convert BDMV to MP4
Available for: Windows 10 and later, macOS 10.13 or later, and Linux
HandBrake is open-source software that offers a convenient method to convert BDMV to MP4/MKV and WebM format. It provides a list of built-in profiles; you can flexibly set the desired output quality and get high-quality output for playback on different devices. Besides setting the title/chapter range, you can also set chapter markers and video filters such as deinterlacing, deblocking, grayscale, cropping, and scaling to make the video your style. As a freeware, Handbrake also allows batch scanning and queueing tasks, making the conversion process of BDMV and DVD effortless.
One thing you should note is that Handbrake doesn't support copy-protected Blu-ray or DVD sources. If your BDMV sources are encrypted, you need to use other tools to help bypass copy protection.
We will show you how to convert BDMV to MP4 with HandBrake in the following:
Step 1. Download and install Handbrake from its official site on your computer.
Step 2. On the "Source Selection" window, click the "Folder" option and import the BDMV folder to HandBrake.
Step 3. Select MP4 as the output format. From the "Preset" list, you can choose the preferred output quality. Those started with the Super HD and HD will give you a high-quality file.
Step 4. You can adjust the video encoder and set it to use Constant Quality or Avg Bitrate, as well as adjust the Audio codecs, subtitles, filters, and chapter makers.
Step 4. Click the "Browse" button in the lower area to select an output destination where you want to save the converted file.
Step 5. After you finish the adjustment of all settings, click the green "Start Encode" button at the top bar to start converting BDMV to MP4. You will see the encoding process at the bottom of Handbrake.
FAQ about BDMV to MP4
1. How to reduce the size of BDMV (Blu-ray movies)?
Converting BDMV to MP4 is a way to reduce file size. You can use either Handbrake or DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper to do the conversion.
If you want to keep the file format as BDMV, you may try DVDFab Blu-ray Copy, which supports compressing it to a smaller file size.
2. What are the advantages of converting BDMV to MP4?
MP4 is known to have better compatibility than BDMV files; it can be played on most mobile devices; MP4 files are smaller in size, which is more friendly for storage.
3. How do I convert BDMV to MP4 for uploading to YouTube?
While using MP4 as output format, both Handbrake and DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper offer the option "Web Optimized," tick this option, it will optimize the output MP4 file and make it easier to upload to YouTube.
Conclusion
Converting BDMV to MP4 not only simplifies the playback process on various devices but also enhances portability, compatibility, and usability, making it an appealing choice for you to access your media or movies. We hope that you have known enough about BDMV to MP4 after finishing reading the article.