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Convert IFO to AVI

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 22, 2026
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Is it possible to convert IFO to AVI?
Yes - IFO converts to AVI.

An .ifo file holds only navigation data - menus, chapter pointers, and audio/subtitle maps. The actual video lives in the .vob files in the VIDEO_TS folder. Re-encoding those VOBs to AVI using HandBrake (free) or a dedicated DVD ripper produces the AVI output. AVI is a 1992 legacy format; unless a specific old device requires it, MP4 or MKV are better targets today.

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Also to AVI: MPEG4 · WLMP · MXF

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert IFO to AVI?

An .ifo (DVD-Video Information File) provides the navigation map that DVD players use to locate titles and chapters; the video data is in the companion .vob files. Converting the full title to .avi is primarily useful for very old hardware - players and car head units from before 2010 that accept AVI but not MP4. For any modern device, MP4 is a smaller and more compatible choice.

How to convert IFO to AVI

HandBrake OPEN-SOURCE

Click Open Source and select the VIDEO_TS folder; HandBrake reads the .ifo and lists available titles. Set the container to AVI (if available in your version) and start encoding. Note: newer HandBrake builds dropped native AVI output - use MP4 as an alternative if AVI is not listed.

Wondershare Video Converter APP

Open the VIDEO_TS folder in Wondershare Video Converter, select AVI as the output format and configure video/audio settings, then start the conversion.

Nero Recode APP

Open the DVD or VIDEO_TS folder in Nero Recode, choose AVI as the output format, configure codec settings, and encode.

Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Mac APP

Open the VIDEO_TS folder, select AVI as the output format, and start ripping to AVI on macOS.

Programs that convert IFO

DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate
Alldj DVD Ripper Platinum
Wondershare Video Converter
Nero Recode
Aimersoft DVD Ripper for Mac
Wondershare DVD Ripper for Mac

About these formats

.IFO DVD-Video Information File (navigation)

An IFO file is the navigation file inside a DVD's VIDEO_TS folder. It stores menus, chapter points, and audio/subtitle track maps but contains no video - the video lives in the VOB files.…

Open .IFO details →
.AVI Audio Video Interleave

An AVI file is a video container created by Microsoft in 1992. To open one, use VLC media player - it includes the DivX/Xvid codecs old AVIs need and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android…

Open .AVI details →

Quality & what to watch

  • The .ifo file contains no video - every tool must access the full VIDEO_TS folder, not the .ifo alone, to reach the .vob files with the actual disc content.
  • AVI is a 1992 format; unless a specific legacy device requires it, MP4 (H.264) or MKV are smaller, higher-quality targets with far wider compatibility on modern hardware.
  • Re-encoding from DVD MPEG-2 to AVI always involves quality loss; DVD ripping also requires that you own the disc and comply with local copyright law.

Frequently asked questions

Can I just convert the .ifo file by itself?
No - the .ifo holds only navigation metadata. The tool must access the entire VIDEO_TS folder to reach the .vob files containing the actual video.
Why would I choose AVI over MP4?
Only for very old hardware - players and car head units from before 2010 that accept AVI but not MP4. For any modern device, MP4 is smaller and more compatible.
Does ripping a DVD I own to AVI require special software?
Yes - you need a DVD ripping tool such as Wondershare Video Converter or HandBrake, as the DVD's video is inside a proprietary VIDEO_TS structure that standard converters cannot read.