Ifo files

robcat · Post by **robcat** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:58 pm

hello folks of the forum

I need to convert some video' from IFO to AVI I've searched the net and cannot find any free stuff. I really do not want to pay $50 for software only to use a 1 minute video clip

if ye' all can help i would be greatfull

tx

GeorgeW · Post by **GeorgeW** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:09 pm

Do you have a valid DVD Folder (with IFO, VOB, and BUP files in it), or do you simply have a file with "IFO" extension

If you have a recent version of VideoStudio, you can use the Import from DVD function to extract the mpeg (assuming you have a valid DVD Folder and not just the IFO file). You can also try renaming the corresponding VOB to MPG extension (but that does not always work).

the TOOLS section at videohelp.com is also a great place to find utilities to do what you want...

Regards,
George

robcat · Post by **robcat** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:39 pm

Thanks George for the reply

what I have is some video on a dvd the person that burned the video onto the DVD placed it on there as a file? Thats my guess, when i click on the video properites it shows the video as a IFO file.

I really am a not all that good with this stuff I m sill learning, what did you mean about me having a video file, you asked me if i had a recent version of ulead I have Vdstudio 9, I have tried to import the video but it just freezes up my system.

tx ROB
will try videohelp any help from yourself is appreciated

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:09 pm

Hi Rob

I did a search on Google and found this info

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1635

A dvd consists of a Video-TS folder.
The folder contains Vob files which are the main video files.

The ifo file is just a small information file.

If you browse the dvd disc content you should see two folders Video and Audio. The Audio folder should be empty.

The Video-TS folder contains the files you require. VOB files.

What do you have on the disc.

Trevor

robcat · Post by **robcat** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:48 pm

Hi trevor,

i found those files Video_RM and Video_TS
Video_TS has files that read VOBE
the problem that I am having is that when i try to import them into VSudio 9. my systme freezes up.why

TX
ROB

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:28 pm

GeorgeW wrote:Do you have a valid DVD Folder (with IFO, VOB, and BUP files in it), or do you simply have a file with "IFO" extension

If you have a recent version of VideoStudio, you can use the Import from DVD function to extract the mpeg (assuming you have a valid DVD Folder and not just the IFO file). You can also try renaming the corresponding VOB to MPG extension---(but that does not always work).
the TOOLS section at videohelp.com is also a great place to find utilities to do what you want...

Regards,
George

Hi
Copy the Vob files to your hard drive, try one for starters

Remane the files as suggested by GoergeW
Then insert to VS 9

Trevor

DVDDoug · Post by **DVDDoug** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:04 am

Try VOB 2 MPG (FREE!!!). I've only used it once, but it did work for that one DVD, and it was fast.

robcat · Post by **robcat** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:23 am

Hey forum folks

I would like to thank you all for your help. I learned about Ifo files, and have converted them, and going ahead with my project.
TX

ROB

maddrummer3301 · Post by **maddrummer3301** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:21 am