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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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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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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

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

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Updated: July 17, 2018

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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.