However, the existence of the MakeMKV and KeyDB ecosystem sits at a complex intersection of legal and ethical debates. In many jurisdictions, such as the United States under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), circumventing digital rights management (DRM) is technically prohibited, even for personal backup purposes. Conversely, proponents of "Fair Use" argue that consumers have an inherent right to format-shift their purchased media to ensure longevity and compatibility with home media servers like Plex or Jellyfin. The community-driven nature of KeyDB reflects a grassroots effort to preserve media in an era where digital storefronts can revoke access to "purchased" content at any time.
Before you give up on a stubborn disc: