How to Convert IMG to MP4 for Smooth Playback on Any Device

Q: I don't have a DVD disk just the DVD .img file of my friend's wedding. I need a program that accepts and converts .img file to .mp4 or any other format for video editing. I tried some video converting programs but with no luck. Please help.

A: The IMG file is actually great for backup and archiving purposes, yet it’s not recognized by many devices and platforms. Files in this type always take up much hard disk space. So, many people choose to convert and compress IMG files to digital video files for greater portability with smaller size yet the original image quality. You can follow the steps of the simple IMG to MP4 conversion below.

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WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro is the best IMG converter that enables you to convert mounted IMG files to MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, etc. It can also convert DVD disc, ISO image and DVD folder to common video formats and popular devices in simple clicks. The whole process is easy and fast. Try it now!

How to Convert IMG to MP4 on Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP

The whole process is divided into two parts. First mount IMG file just as if there was a physical DVD disc in your drive; then convert the DVD disc to MP4.

Part 1. Mount IMG file

Windows 11/10/8.1/8 have built-in Disc Image Tool that supports mounting IMG file as a virtual drive. Just mount IMG files as follows:

Step 1. Open the IMG file folder.

Step 2. Select IMG file and it will show the Disc Image Tools Ribbon, next click on Manage > Mount. Or right click IMG file and select Mount from the context menu.

For Windows 7 and XP, you need to install a third-party image mounting software like DAEMON Tools Lite. After installation, run the software and follow the instruction to mount your IMG file, which is quite simple and here are 5 free options of virtual drive.

Once you mounted the IMG file, you can go to Computer and find the virtual DVD Drive.

Part 2: Convert Mounted IMG File to MP4

Now you need a powerful DVD ripping software to convert the mounted IMG files. WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro is popular with users around the world as one of the best DVD rippers. It can help you copy any DVD, including the copy-protected DVDs, image files, DVD folders to digital videos. You can use it to convert mounted IMG files easily. Let’s see how to do the conversion.

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Convert Mounted IMG with WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro

Step 1. Import the mounted IMG files

Open the IMG to MP4 converter and click DVD Disc. Then, load your virtual DVD drive and click OK. The smart software can intelligently analyze and decrypt the DVD and select the main movie.

Tips: The software also allows you to import ISO image directly to convert ISO to MP4, MKV, AVI, and more other formats.

Step 2. Choose an output format

To convert IMG to MP4, click Output Format on the right to unfold the output format menu. Go to the Video tab and select MP4 profile.

If the mounted IMG has multiple subtitles, you can choose the desired subtitle, such as forced subtitles via the T drop-list.

Step 3. Finalize the conversion

Specify the output path by clicking on the ... icon at the bottom. Finally press the RUN button to start the conversion. Soon, you will get the converted digital files.

Also Read: Convert IMG to AVI | Convert IMG to MP3

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WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro offers the quick and easy solution to convert mounted IMG files to over 300 formats and devices like Apple devices, Android phone, PS4, Xbox, Samsung TV and so forth. It enables you to remove kinds of copy protections in one click. Besides, it supports 1:1 DVD to ISO image quick copy. Free download it to access more features.

Optional Method: Convert Unencrypted IMG Files to MP4/MKV with Handbrake

If the IMG files aren't encrypted, you can use Handbrake to convert IMG file to MP4 or MKV. Here's how to:

1. Run Handbrake. Click File (Open a single video file) on Source Selection and import IMG file. It will scan the titles and load the information.

2. Choose the title you want to convert, then select MP4 or MKV as output format under the Summary tab. Optionally, you can add subtitles (external/embedded) to the IMG file and customize the video/audio codecs under Video and Audio tabs.

3. Choose the output path by the Browse button at the bottom.

4. Hit the green Start Encode button to convert IMG to MKV or MP4 in HandBrake.

Note: Handbrake can’t convert DVD with copy protection natively. You may face conversion failure, HandBrake DVD rip scrambled, or no valid source or titles found error.

Now you can easily convert IMG to MP4 and play an IMG file on any devices as you wish. You may be hesitant to choose the suitable IMG to MP4 converter. But objectively, WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro should be the best option since most IMG files making from DVD movie are encrypted. In case that you encounter an Handbrake copy protection error, it is recommended that you mount IMG first, and then rip the mounted file to MP4 with the professional WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro that can remove any copy protection.

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