How to Extract Audio from Blu-ray in 2026: FLAC, WAV, MP3 & Original Audio

A Blu-ray movie can contain several very different audio tracks: a main DTS-HD Master Audio or Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, another language mix, stereo audio, audio description, and one or more commentary tracks. A concert or Blu-ray Audio disc may add another layer of complexity because individual songs can be stored as chapters within a single long title.

Before ripping, I identify the title and audio track I actually want, then decide whether to keep the original soundtrack codec or convert it to a standalone audio format. The table below covers that output choice, and the five methods that follow show how I rip Blu-ray audio.

What Audio Format Should You Extract from Blu-ray?

The output format depends on what you want to keep. Choose a direct-stream or original-stream option when you need the Blu-ray soundtrack in its source codec, such as DTS-HD Master Audio or Dolby TrueHD. Choose FLAC for a lossless file that is easier to tag and play in a music library, WAV for uncompressed PCM or editing, and MP3/AAC when smaller files and broad device playback matter more than lossless quality.

Quick Comparison of 5 Blu-ray Audio Rippers

The five tools below take different routes to Blu-ray audio extraction. Some work as direct Blu-ray audio rippers, some focus on high-resolution music and concert discs, and MakeMKV with MKVToolNix uses a two-step remux-and-extract process. Compare their operating systems, supported Blu-ray sources, protection handling, and audio outputs before choosing a method.

Method 1: Extract Audio from Blu-ray with DVDneXtCOPY Blu-ray Ripper

DVDneXtCOPY Blu-ray Ripper can extract audio directly from a protected Blu-ray disc, ISO image, or folder. Its audio profiles cover three useful outputs: AudioCopy for keeping the selected source stream without transcoding, Hi-Fi Audio profiles for lossless FLAC or WAV output, and common formats such as MP3 for smaller files. It also supports track selection before extraction and can handle common Blu-ray protections such as AACS, BD+, BD-J, and region codes.

For a movie soundtrack I expect to keep long term, I usually save a source-preserving version first and make a separate library-friendly copy only when I know I will play it outside home-theater software. That keeps me from returning to the disc later just to create another audio version. The 30-day trial is enough to run a few Blu-rays through this routine before deciding whether the software fits a larger collection.

Step 1: Load the Blu-ray Disc, ISO, or Folder

Install and launch DVDneXtCOPY, then switch to the Ripper module.

For a physical Blu-ray, insert the disc into the Blu-ray drive and let the program detect it. For an ISO image or BDMV folder, click Add Source or drag the source into the main window.

Step 2: Select the Correct Title and Audio Track

Open Choose Other Titles if the source contains several playlists or titles. Select the movie, concert, or program whose audio you want to extract. Back on the main screen, choose the required audio track and check the language, codec, and channel information rather than relying only on the default selection.

Step 3: Choose AudioCopy, FLAC, or Another Audio Profile

Open the profile selector. Under Format > Audio, choose AudioCopy to copy the selected source audio without transcoding, or choose MP3/AAC and other regular audio profiles for smaller files. For high-fidelity conversion, open the Hi-Fi Audio section and select a FLAC or WAV profile, including stereo or multichannel output when available.

Step 4: Set the Output Folder and Start Ripping

Click the folder control at the bottom of the interface and choose where the extracted audio will be saved. Press Start. DVDneXtCOPY switches to the Processing screen and displays the task status until the Blu-ray audio extraction finishes.

Method 2: Extract High-Resolution Blu-ray Audio with Lossless Extract

Lossless Extract is built around audio extraction rather than general video conversion. It accepts Blu-ray discs, BDMV folders, and ISO files, detects playlists and lossless audio streams, and supports PCM, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Dolby TrueHD/Atmos sources. Its output options include FLAC, M4A, MKA, and direct-stream extraction, while chapter navigation, preview, gapless output, CUE data, and metadata tools make it particularly useful for Blu-ray Audio and concert releases. For AACS-encrypted physical Blu-rays, it can use libaacs with a key database and fall back to MakeMKV when the required key is unavailable locally. Newer discs can still depend on key coverage.

Concert discs are where I find Lossless Extract's chapter and gapless tools most useful. I can split a performance into song files when the chapter marks are clean, or keep one continuous extraction with CUE information when transitions should stay uninterrupted. The metadata and artwork tools also reduce the cleanup needed before the files go into a music library.

Step 1: Add the Blu-ray Disc, BDMV Folder, or ISO

Open Lossless Extract and add the physical Blu-ray volume, BDMV folder, parent disc folder, or Blu-ray ISO. The application scans the Blu-ray structure and displays the detected playlists and audio streams.

Step 2: Select the Playlist, Audio Stream, and Chapters

Review the detected playlists and audio streams, then select the soundtrack or mix you want. Preview the stream or chapter before extraction when you need to distinguish between stereo, multichannel, commentary, or alternate mixes. For a concert or Blu-ray Audio disc, select the chapters that correspond to the songs you want.

Step 3: Choose FLAC, M4A, MKA, or Chapter Output

Use the output-format control beside the selected stream. Choose FLAC for a manageable lossless audio file, MKA or direct-stream output when keeping the source codec is the priority, or another supported format when it better matches your playback setup. If the disc represents one continuous concert, decide whether you want separate chapter files or gapless output before starting.

Step 4: Set the Destination and Extract the Audio

Review the selected streams and output directory, then start the extraction. When the project uses chapter splitting, check the first and last extracted tracks before reorganizing the source files so you can confirm that the selected chapter range is correct.

Method 3: Rip Blu-ray Audio with DVD Audio Extractor

DVD Audio Extractor is a dedicated audio ripper rather than a general Blu-ray video converter. It can extract audio from Blu-ray and DVD sources and encode the selected material as FLAC, WAV, MP3, or OGG. It also supports direct demuxing of source audio, multichannel output, resampling, chapter selection, metadata, and audio preview. The current release is version 8.8.0; the current builds support Windows 11 and later, Apple Silicon macOS, and Ubuntu 24.04 and later. For protected commercial Blu-rays that it cannot open directly, use a separate disc-access step or another ripper with Blu-ray decryption support.

When I am extracting an album or concert into individual files, the wizard-style audio workflow is the part I value most. I can move from chapter selection to format, naming, and metadata without working through video settings, which makes the process easier to manage when the final result is a music library rather than a movie file.

Step 1: Open the Blu-ray and Select the Title or Chapters

Insert the Blu-ray and launch DVD Audio Extractor. Choose the soundtrack or concert program you want to extract, select the required chapters, and then choose the audio stream you want to save.

Step 2: Choose FLAC, WAV, MP3, OGG, or Direct Demux

Move to the output-format page. Choose FLAC for a compressed lossless file, WAV when you want uncompressed PCM, or MP3/OGG for smaller files. Use direct demux when you want a supported source audio stream saved without first encoding it into another audio format.

Step 3: Set Sample Rate, Channels, File Splitting, and Metadata

Choose the output location and adjust the audio settings that matter for the selected format. DVD Audio Extractor can retain multichannel audio, resample to a selected sample rate, save chapters separately, and write metadata such as artist, album, year, genre, and chapter names into supported output files. Avoid unnecessary resampling unless a playback or editing device requires it.

Step 4: Start the Audio Extraction

Continue to the final page and start the extraction. If individual chapters are saved as separate files, check their names and order before importing them into a music library.

Method 4: Extract Original Blu-ray Audio with MakeMKV and MKVToolNix

MakeMKV does not directly export an audio-only file from a Blu-ray. It first reads the disc and creates an MKV while preserving the selected video and audio tracks, including HD audio, chapter information, and track metadata. It can read Blu-rays protected with AACS and BD+. MKVToolNix then provides mkvextract, which can extract individual tracks from that MKV into standalone files.

I reserve this two-step method for cases where keeping the original Blu-ray audio codec matters more than getting a ready-made FLAC or MP3 in one pass. The intermediate MKV acts as a temporary container for the disc streams, and mkvextract then pulls out only the audio track I want. The tradeoff is extra storage and another step, so I skip this route when a direct FLAC export is the goal.

Step 1: Open the Blu-ray in MakeMKV and Select the Audio Track

Launch MakeMKV and open the Blu-ray. Expand the required title and examine its streams. Keep the HD audio track you want, such as the required DTS-HD, TrueHD, or PCM stream, and deselect unnecessary tracks if you want to reduce the size of the intermediate MKV.

Step 2: Save the Selected Blu-ray Title as MKV

Choose an output directory and create the MKV. When the file is complete, inspect it in MKVToolNix or a media-information utility and verify that the intended audio stream is present before you continue.

Step 3: Identify the Audio Track ID with MKVToolNix

Open the MKV in MKVToolNix or identify the tracks with its command-line tools. Note the track ID assigned to the audio stream you want to extract; you will use that ID in the mkvextract command.

Step 4: Extract the Selected Audio Track with mkvextract

Use the track-extraction mode of mkvextract:

mkvextract source-file.mkv tracks TRACK_ID:output-file

For example, if the desired TrueHD stream is track ID 2:

mkvextract "movie.mkv" tracks 2:"movie-audio.thd"

mkvextract writes the track according to its codec: DTS audio is extracted as raw DTS, TrueHD/MLP as raw TrueHD/MLP, FLAC as FLAC, and integer PCM as WAV. Use a matching file extension so the result is easy to identify later.

Method 5: Extract Blu-ray Audio with DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper can extract audio directly from a Blu-ray disc, ISO, or folder and provides common audio formats such as MP3, AAC, M4A, FLAC, and OGG. For high-resolution output, its Hi-Fi Audio section includes FLAC Stereo, FLAC Multi-channel, WAV Stereo, and WAV Multi-channel profiles. It also lets you choose titles, chapters, and audio streams, adjust sample rate and channel settings, and split the output by chapter. It can open commercial Blu-rays protected by AACS, BD+, BD-J, and region codes.

For a surround music collection, I use FLAC Multi-channel when I want a smaller lossless library file and WAV Multi-channel when the next step is editing or processing. On concert discs, chapter splitting is useful for turning one long program into separately browsable tracks. I usually choose a stereo profile only when the playback target does not need the surround mix.

Step 1: Load the Blu-ray Disc, ISO, or Folder in Ripper

Open DVDFab and select the Ripper module. Insert the physical Blu-ray or use Add Source or drag-and-drop for an ISO image or folder.

Step 2: Choose the Audio Profile and Required Stream

Click Choose Other Profile > Format. For high-resolution extraction, open Hi-Fi Audio and choose FLAC Stereo, FLAC Multi-channel, WAV Stereo, or WAV Multi-channel. For smaller everyday files, use the regular Audio section for formats such as MP3 or AAC. Then choose the title, chapter range, and audio stream you want from the Blu-ray.

Step 3: Adjust Channels, Sample Rate, and Chapter Splitting

Open Advanced Settings. Depending on the selected profile, DVDFab provides controls for audio channels and sample rate, with supported Hi-Fi profiles allowing sample rates up to 192 kHz. Turn on Split if you want chapters saved separately; leave No Split selected when you prefer one continuous output file.

Step 4: Choose the Destination and Start Ripping

Set the output folder at the bottom of the interface and click Start to extract the selected Blu-ray audio. When the task finishes, open one or two output files and confirm that the codec and channel count match the profile you selected.

Conclusion

When I extract audio from Blu-ray, I choose the output by how I plan to use it. DVDneXtCOPY AudioCopy keeps the selected source stream without audio transcoding, while its Hi-Fi Audio profiles convert the soundtrack to lossless FLAC or WAV. MP3 or AAC is more suitable when smaller files matter more than preserving the full-resolution source.

For most protected movie Blu-rays, DVDneXtCOPY Blu-ray Ripper remains my primary recommendation because it combines disc/ISO/folder access, audio-track selection, original-stream AudioCopy, and Hi-Fi FLAC/WAV output in one interface. Lossless Extract is better suited to Blu-ray Audio and concert projects that need chapter, gapless, or metadata controls, while MakeMKV + MKVToolNix is useful when you specifically want the original HD audio stream through a two-step process. DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper is another current GUI option with Hi-Fi profiles and chapter-splitting controls.