Open IFO files

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    DVD Movie Information File Format
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Have you encountered a problem with a IFO file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a IFO file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your IFO file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is IFO file?

As a standard ending IFO is used on DVDs. These files contain information about the structure of the respective DVD, such as the navigation, the chapters and data streams. These files are automatically generated by a DVD authoring or video editing program when creating a DVD.

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To process or edit them individually does not make sense. They belong to a set called VTS that always includes vob and bup files.

Programs which can open a IFO file

How to open file with IFO extension?

In order to open a file with IFO extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening IFO file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with IFO files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Apple DVD Player or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening IFO files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support IFO files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of IFO files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Apple DVD Player as the default program for opening IFO files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate IFO files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Apple DVD Player applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Apple DVD Player has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with IFO files

Sometimes problems with opening IFO files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • IFO files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open IFO files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • IFO file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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