How to Convert a VIDEO_TS Folder to MP4?

This folder is included for compatibility with DVD-Audio standards. In theory, it would store audio files for a DVD-Audio disc, but on a standard DVD-Video disc, the AUDIO_TS folder is almost always empty.

It's mostly a placeholder to meet the DVD standard and ensure compatibility across players, even though it doesn't hold any content.

• DownloadDownload and install WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro on your Windows computer.
• Launch it and click on the "DVD Folder" button.
• Navigate to where your VIDEO_TS folder is stored and select it. Click OK.
• The software will automatically analyze the folder and remove any copy protection (if any).
• After a few seconds, it will display the main movie title(s).

If it's a VIDEO_TS folder of a TV show DVD that has multiple episodes, the application will choose all the right titles.

• Click the "Output Format" button on the right side to open the list of available formats.
• Navigate to the "Video" category and select the "MP4" profile.

By default, it keeps a good balance between quality and file size to export the converted video. Below the output format, there's a mode switch, so you can quickly toggle between the High Quality and Low Quality.

If you're feeling adventurous, click on the "Settings" button to expand an advanced panel, where you can tweak settings like resolution, bitrate, and frame rate.

Additionally, for a VIDEO_TS folder that comes with multiple audio and subtitle tracks, you're able to select the specific ones in the drop-down menu for your output MP4 file.

• When everything is ready, choose an output folder where you want the MP4 file to be saved.
• Finally, hit the "RUN" button to start the conversion process.

With hardware acceleration enabled, it won't take long. Once finished, you'll have the MP4 file that you can use however you please.

First up, we've got WonderFox Free DVD Ripper Speedy. As the name suggests, this is the free version of the WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro we just talked about. It efficiently handles both homemade and certain protected DVDs, offering a straightforward solution for users looking to digitize their DVD collections, including the VIDEO_TS folders.

The free version is only limited to converting VIDEO_TS to MPG format for fast DVD digitization within 5 minutes without re-encoding. But if you specifically want an MP4, you'll need an extra step to convert the MPG to MP4 afterward using another video converter software. Here are the steps:

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• DownloadDownload and Install the freeware on your Windows PC.
• Load your VIDEO_TS folder as you would with the Pro version.
• Start the conversion to MPG.
• Then convert the resulting MPG file to MP4 using Free HD Video Converter Factory.

Next on the list is VidCoder. This is another free option that can help you convert your DVD VIDEO_TS folder to MP4. As an open-source DVD and Blu-ray ripping and video transcoding tool for Windows, it uses HandBrake as its encoding engine but offers a different, user-friendly interface with additional features that make it more accessible, especially for new users.

The bad news is that it doesn't play nice with DRM-protected VIDEO_TS folders due to its lack of DRM support, so it's best suited for unprotected content. Here's a rundown of how to use this tool.

• Go to VidCoder's official website, and get the latest version installed on your PC.
• Launch it, click the "Open source" menu, and choose "Open DVD/Blu-ray Folder".
• Browse and select your VIDEO_TS folder to load it.
• Choose the title you want to convert (usually the one with the longest duration).
• Click the "Gear" icon above the "Encoding settings".
• Navigate to the "Container" tab to choose "MP4" as the output format.
• (Optional) Go to other tabs to configure settings like video/audio codec and resolution.
• Specify an output folder at the bottom.
• Finally, hit the "Encode" button.

Another free alternative is XMedia Recode. It's a free all-in-one video and audio converter, along with basic editing tools and device-specific presets, making it versatile enough for various conversion needs, including the VIDEO_TS-to-MP4 conversion.

But again, it can't handle any sort of encryption. So, if you're working with unprotected VIDEO_TS folders, it's definitely worth a shot. Here's how you can use it to deal with a DVD folder:

• Download and install XMedia Recode from its official website.
• Launch the application and click "Open Disk".
• Switch to "Hard drive/Folder", click "..." to choose your VIDEO_TS fold, then click "Open".
• Select the right title from the available options.
• Choose "MP4" under the "Format" tab.
• (Optional): Customize video, audio, and subtitle settings under other tabs as needed.
• Choose a location path to save your converted MP4 file.
• Click "Add to queue", and then hit "Encode" to start the conversion process.

And lastly, we've got MakeMKV. It's surprisingly popular for its ability to rip DVDs and Blu-ray discs. This one's a bit different, in that it doesn't actually output an MP4 file. Instead, it converts your VIDEO_TS folder into a high-quality MKV file with minimal compression, preserving the original video and audio quality.

So, if you're uncomfortable with the MKV file, you'll still need an extra step to convert the MKV to MP4. Here are the steps:

• Visit the MakeMKV's official website to download the software. Install it on your computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
• Launch MakeMKV and register it using the beta key provided in the official forum.
• Click "File" > "Open files".
• Navigate to where your VIDEO_TS folder is stored, open it, and open the "VIDEO_TS.IFO" file.
• MakeMKV will scan the DVD folder and display a list of titles and tracks available on it.
• Select the main movie or specific episodes/chapters if you're ripping a TV show.
• Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the MKV file.
• Click "Make MKV" to initiate the conversion process.
• MakeMKV will extract and convert the data from the VIDEO_TS folder into an MKV file in your chosen folder.
• Once the process is complete, convert the MKV file to MP4 with a free converter.