"Wrong aspect ratio converting DVD: Hi! I'm a new user and have been playing around with version 1.7.4. When I convert a DVD (in this case: Shrek 3) to MKV something goes wrong with the aspect ratio. It needs to be "squeezed" in order to become 16:9 as the DVD aspect ratio is. My pc software can easily do this, but when I play them on my DLNA client (Samsung TV) it is 4:3 and not 16:9 as it is supposed to be. Is there an option I've missed to force the MKV created to be 16:9? Thanks."
Aspect ratio describes the ratio between the width and height of an image or screen. It is very important to get proper aspect ratio for movie playback since different devices or players have different aspect ratio. As one of the most popular DVD ripping software tools, MakeMKV has been widely used. However, many people have reported that when they use MakeMKV to rip DVD movies, the aspect ratio becomes abnormal. The aspect ratio on MakeMKV is wrong. How to avoid wrong aspect ratio settings on MakeMKV DVD ripper? If you want to know the answer, this guide would be helpful. nge Aspect Ratio on MakeMKV
Part 1. What causes the MakeMKV Wrong Aspect Ratio when converting DVD
Firstly, we may need to figure out what causes the MakeMKV wrong aspect ratio issue when you are converting DVD movies within MakeMKV. There are quite a few possible reasons that result in MakeMKV Wrong Aspect Ratio error. We have collected some possible options for you. Check the possible reasons below:
- On a DVD, the MPEG2 header or the IFO stores the aspect ratio. The MPEG2 headers are messed up, which can lead to the wrong aspect ratio or squished image when ripping DVDs in MakeMKV.
- Incorrect settings on MakeMKV. Different devices and TV sets have different aspect ratios. You need to make your movies in the right aspect ratio as that of the target device and TV.
- The aspect ratio in source media files are not adjustable. Therefore when you convert media files with MakeMKV, you can't adjust the aspect ratio and the output videos would be in the mismatch with devices and TV sets.
- There are errors within MakeMKV that would result in the wrong Aspect Ration issue during converting DVD movies to MKV files.
You may come across other possible reasons. However, whatever the reason is, you need to solve the MakeMKV wrong aspect ratio issue. The below content would show you the solutions.
Part 2. How to Change Aspect Ratio on MakeMKV
Can MakeMKV directly change Aspect Ratio for you? The truth is that MakeMKV is passthrough-only. It doesn't re-encode anything, it just changes the container (from a Blu-ray or DVD folder structure to MKV files). Thus it can't crop or adjust the aspect ratio within MakeMKV for you.
It could, however, set the MKV crop metadata. Sadly most players don't support it and some will crop improperly. But it really wouldn't make any difference. It would only make sense on a full-frame display for changing aspect ratio within MakeMKV, though nowadays who watches movies on a full-frame display these days.
Part 3: Other Solutions to Solve MakeMKV Wrong Aspect Ratio
When you come across MakeMKV wrong aspect ratio issue, you could also try other solutions to solve it. Just follow the below guideline to learn the alternative solutions:
- Set the Display Width and Height (aspect ratio) instead in the header editor of MKV Toolnix and mux the file.
- Use VLC to correct the MakeMKV output wrong aspect ratio video file.
- Try other video editor to change the video aspect ratio.
The below guide would show you the best way to adjust aspect ratio for converting DVD movies with the MakeMKV alternative.
Part 4: Better way to Adjust Aspect Ratio - Leawo DVD Ripper
As mentioned above, you could try different ways to adjust aspect ratio of movie files created from MakeMKV. The most powerful and practical solution is actually to make use of MakeMKV alternatives, which could help you both rip and convert DVD movies, and adjust aspect ratio for various media players and devices at the same time. Therefore, the problem now becomes what is the best MakeMKV alternative to help you complete these tasks.
Leawo DVD Ripper is exactly what you want for converting DVD movies to video files with aspect ratio and other parameters easily adjustable. As a professional DVD to video converter, Leawo DVD ripper could help users to convert DVD to MP4, AVI, FLV, RMVB, MKV, MOV, M4V, AVI, WMV, and 180+ other file formats for various media players and portable devices such as iOS devices, Android devices, Windows Phones, etc. It could help you easily rip and convert DVD movies just like what MakeMKV does for you. You could even adjust the video and audio parameters of output files such as video codec, aspect ratio, frame rate, audio codec, audio bit rate, audio channel, etc. so as to get exactly what you need.
In addition, Leawo DVD ripper can also act as a DVD video editor to help you trim DVD movie before you convert DVD movies, crop DVD video size, add image or text watermark, create 3D movie, etc. And it can help you to select subtitles and audio tracks from source DVD movies for output videos.
Download and install Leawo DVD Ripper onto your computer. Get source DVD movie files ready for converting. Then, follow the below steps to learn how to convert DVD movies with aspect ratio and other video parameters adjustable for various media players and devices.
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☉ Convert DVD to video/audio files like MKV, MP4, AVI, FLV, RMVB, etc
☉ Convert DVD to iPad, iPhone, Android devices
☉ Edit DVD video files with built-in video editor
☉ Add 3D effect with built-in 3D movie creator
☉ Selectable subtitles and audio tracks from source DVD movies for output videos
Step 1. Enter DVD Ripper
Launch Leawo Prof. Media and then open the “Convert” module or click the “Blu-ray/DVD Ripper” option on the Home interface. This will lead you to the “DVD Ripper” module.
Step 2. Add source DVD movie
On the “Convert” module, click “Add Blu-ray/DVD” button to import DVD disc, folder or ISO image files as you like. You can also just drag the DVD file to the main interface.
Note
- Leawo DVD Ripper offers 3 different content loading modes. The Full Movie mode loads all source DVD content, Main Movie mode by default loads the longest title (generally the main movie) but allows you to switch another title for loading, while Custom Mode enables you to select desired DVD title(s) for loading. Choose one according to your needs.
- After you have loaded source DVD movie files, you could then play back loaded DVD movies, select subtitles and audio tracks, edit DVD movies, merge multiple DVD movie titles into one etc.
Step 3. Set output format
Click the drop-down box named “MP4 Video” by default before the big green “Convert” button. On the drop-down menu, click the “Change” option to enter the Profile panel, where you need to select a format as output format from “Format” or “Device” group. Different from MakeMKV that could let you only get MKV files from DVD movies, Leawo DVD Ripper enables you to rip and convert DVD movies to video files in various formats like MP4, AVI, FLV, MOV, WMV, etc. Just select the one you need.
Also, Leawo DVD Ripper enables you to set the parameters of the video and audio of output format. You can select “Edit” to enter the editing panel including “Video Codec”, “Bite Rate”, “Resolution”, “Frame Rate”, “Audio Codec”, “Aspect Ratio”, “Sample Rate”, “Channel”, etc. Under the “Aspect Ratio” drop-down menu, you could freely select the aspect ratio you need according to your target devices.
Step 4. Set directory
After adjusting the video settings, click “OK” button to save and return to the main interface. And then click the big green “Convert” button. Select a target path to save the output file in the “Save to” box on the popup sidebar.
Step 5: Convert DVD movie
Finally, click the bottom “Convert” button to start converting DVD movies within Leawo DVD Ripper. It won’t take you long to get the DVD
When the conversion completes, you could easily transfer the converted DVD movies to any media player or device to watch them in the desired aspect ratio you need.
Compared to MakeMKV, Leawo DVD Ripper is much more convenient since it could help you convert DVD movies and adjust the aspect ratio and other parameters at the same time,not even to mention its advanced bonus features like DVD movie editing, 3D converting, etc.