Convert DVD IFO to Digital Files to Play Movies More Handily

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How to Play IFO Files on a Computer

Updated on Aug 9, 2024

This article explains what an IFO file in a DVD Video_TS folder is and how to play IFO files on computers or other devices without hassle, by which you’re able to easily play a movie using a single IFO file. To play the full-length DVD content that an IFO file refers to on more devices, this IFO converter will help you out:

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Part 1. What is a .ifo File?

Part 2. How to Play IFO Files?

Part 3. How to Convert DVD IFO Files for Smooth Playback on PCs or Mobiles?

What is a .ifo File?

IFO files are typically saved in the Video_TS folder of the root directory of a DVD disc, along with .BUP files and .VOB files. IFO files are a kind of index files storing control and playback information of a DVD disc, including the number of volumes, the location of audio tracks & subtitles, the start point for playing each chapter, the region code of a DVD, etc. It makes a DVD player easily grab all needed information and enables users to navigate and play DVDs more flexibly and accurately.

In other words, IFO files are information files. They don’t contain actual audio or video data, but only refer to the location of the actual data. To play IFO files properly, there must be corresponding DVD files connected with them and an IFO file player is a necessary.

How to Play IFO Files?

If you have ever copied a folder from your DVD video disc and got a Video_TS folder with complete structure of the DVD video, you can make use of the well-known VLC media player to open IFO files and play the whole movie without clicking each video clip in the folder one by one. Here shows you how to play .ifo files in VLC Media Player:

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Step 1. Open the Video_TS folder, right click on the VIDEO_TS.IFO file.

Step 2. Select Open with > VLC Media Player.

Step 3. The VLC media player window appears. Now you’re able to start the playback from the beginning or choose a needed chapter to play.

Tips. If you get several single VOB, BUP, and IFO files, you need to create a Video_TS folder and put them into it first. Apart from VLC, players like MPC-HC, KMPlayer, and PowerDVD can also handle a DVD folder with IFO files included.

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How to Convert DVD IFO Files for Smooth Playback on PCs/Mobiles?

You can follow the method above to play most IFO files, yet in some scenarios, VLC may be not workable. For instance, when you copy a DVD folder from an encrypted DVD disc using an improper or incapable tool, the export files may lead to playback errors. If you happen to face the same situation and can’t play IFO files normally, you can convert the Video_TS folder to MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV or other digital formats compatible with the target player, device, or platform. WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro is a powerful DVD converter that supports inputs of DVD discs, ISO images, and DVD folders. It can convert DVD files to 500+ digital formats and devices.

Free download Free download this IFO file converter and follow the steps below to convert your DVD IFO, BUP, and VOB files to be easily playable on any device.

More than a DVD IFO Files Converter

1. Make a 1:1 intact digital copy (VIDEO_TS or ISO) with all content.
2. Bypass/remove all DVD encryption like region code, CSS, etc.
3. Convert DVD to MP4 and 300+ presets with GPU acceleration.
4. 5 minutes to fast digitize DVD to MPEG-2 MPG format.
5. Simply compress an 8 GB DVD to 1-2 GB digital video file.
6. Adding hard, soft and forced subtitles is allowed as well.
7. Modify output video parameters like bitrate, aspect ratio, etc.
8. Support homemade/recorded/commercial DVD & ISO & Video_TS.

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Steps to Convert DVD IFO File to a Digital Video

Before start, please free download free download and install the software on your PC.

Step 1. Add a DVD Folder into the Software

Run WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro, click on the DVD Folder button, select your DVD Video_TS folder. It will quickly load the DVD and mark the main title for you intelligently.

The software can handle copy-protected DVDs by removing copy protection without any damage.

Step 2. Choose an Output Format

Click the big output format icon on the right side, then the Output Format menu pops up. Head to the Video tab, in which you can choose a mainstream format like MP4 to open IFO files on most devices. Or directly choose the model you're using in the Device section. DVD Ripper Pro provides users with optimized presets for a wide range of devices.

Step 3. Start Converting the DVD Folder

Click the three-dots icon on the bottom and specify a location for saving the exported file. Lastly, click the big Run button to start the conversion process.

Featured hardware acceleration and smart encoding tech, WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro performs the conversion at an incredible speed and with excellent quality. It can convert a long-length DVD movie to MPG within 5 minutes.

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In Summary

The IFO file in a DVD folder helps us easily control the playback and handily view the content through an IFO player like VLC. Yet if you still can’t play IFO files successfully even if you turn to a dedicated IFO file player, it’s higly recommended to convert IFO to MP4, MPG, MOV, etc., with WonderFox DVD Ripper. It can not only convert IFO files in a Video_TS folder but also create ISO images and DVD folders from DVD discs.

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