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IFO File - What is an .ifo file and how do I open it?
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What is an IFO file? An IFO file is a DVD-Video disc information file used by DVD players. It contains information referenced by the DVD player which allows users to navigate and play the contents of the DVD. IFO files work in conjunction with .VOB and .VRO files, which contain the actual audio and video data.
More Information An IFO file consists of headers that tell the DVD player what screen to show at startup, where each chapter starts, where audio tracks are located on the disc, etc. IFO files are often located with VOB and .BUP files on a DVD.
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DVD-Video Disc Information File
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What is an IFO file?
An IFO file is a DVD-Video disc information file used by DVD players. It contains information referenced by the DVD player which allows users to navigate and play the contents of the DVD. IFO files work in conjunction with .VOB and .VRO files, which contain the actual audio and video data.
More Information
An IFO file consists of headers that tell the DVD player what screen to show at startup, where each chapter starts, where audio tracks are located on the disc, etc. IFO files are often located with VOB and .BUP files on a DVD.
Common IFO Filenames
VIDEO_TS_.IFO - The name of the main IFO file that will play an entire DVD if opened.
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Programs that open IFO files
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Windows
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Included with OS
CyberLink PowerDVD 21
Free Trial
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 9
Paid
Corel WinDVD Pro 12
Paid
Nero 2022
Paid
GRETECH GOM Player
Free
IfoEdit
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Discontinued
Free
VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
Kodi
Free
HandBrake
Free
Mac
Apple DVD Player
Included with OS
Roxio Toast 20
Paid
Roxio Popcorn
Paid
VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
Kodi
Free
HandBrake
Free
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
Kodi
Free
HandBrake
Free
Category: Video Files
Updated: July 17, 2018