| Tool | Purpose | Command example (for 1080p) | |------|---------|----------------------------| | HandBrake | Re-encode to smaller size | RF 18, x265, 10-bit, same resolution | | MKVToolNix | Remove unwanted tracks | Mux only English audio + subs | | Subtitle Edit | OCR PGS to SRT for smaller subs | – |
| Device | Recommended app | Handles HDR? | |--------|----------------|--------------| | Windows | MPV, VLC (with HDR passthrough enabled) | Yes | | macOS | IINA | Yes (with compatible display) | | Apple TV | Infuse | Yes | | Android TV | VLC or Kodi | Yes | | Smart TV (USB) | Built-in (varies; LG/Sony handle MKV well) | Sometimes | the batman mkv
| Source | Method to get MKV | Quality | |--------|------------------|---------| | Blu-ray (4K or 1080p) | Rip with MakeMKV | Best (lossless) | | iTunes / Amazon | Download + convert (e.g., TunesKit) | Good, but re-encoded | | HBO Max (streaming) | Screen recording (not recommended) | Poor | | Tool | Purpose | Command example (for
Use HandBrake’s “Matroska HDR 10” preset, set RF to 20–22. Keeps HDR10+ metadata. 5. Playback Tips Best players for MKV on different devices: TunesKit) | Good
