How to Convert Video_TS to AVI on Windows 7/Vista/ XP

If you are looking for ways to convert Video_TS to AVI, chances are that you want to play DVD videos on your computer or edit DVD videos with with Adobe Premiere, Sony Vages, Final Cut Pro, Pinnacle Studio, etc. But before cover how to convert Video_TS folder to AVI, let's go over the basic knowledge of Video_TS.

The VIDEO_TS folder contains all the DVD's video data and playback information. A typical VIDEO_TS folder holds the IFO, VOB, and BUP files that a DVD player needs to play your DVDs.

VOB

VOB stands for DVD Video Object. It is basically one of the core files found on DVD-Video discs and contains the actual movie data, including an MPEG-2 video stream and support audio (MP2, AC3, DTS etc.) In order to view stand-alone VOB files, you need to have a piece of DVD player software that supports VOB playback.

IFO

In video editing, IFO normally refers to a file on DVD-Video disc and stands for Information. IFO files basically contain all the information a DVD player needs to know about a DVD so that the user can nAVIgate and play everything properly.

BUP

BUP files are simply backup copies of IFO files on a DVD-Video disc in case of corruption.

Converting Video_TS to AVI

Since Video_TS are actually DVD videos, to convert DVD Video_TS folder to AVI, you must use a DVD tool. Converter programs are abundantly available via the web. Many downloadable programs offer a free trial period so you may find it a good idea to try a program before purchasing it.

Most DVD programs function pretty much in the same way. Here I would like to take Video Converter Pro as a sample and describe the 4 basic steps:

1 Download the Video_TS converter, install and run it

2 Load your Video_TS to the program.

Click the button to navigate to the Video_TS files you want to add. You can import a pile of Video_TS files, because the Video_TS to AVI tool supports batch conversion.

3 Set the output format as"AVI"

In the "Profile" menu, set AVI, which is on the Common Video Format, as the video format for the target videos.

4 Click the "Start" to button to convert Video_TS folder to AVI

I like this Video Converter Pro, because it not only functions as a DVD Ripper, but also video converter. Whenever I need to change video formats, like from Video_TS to AVI, it is here.

4 Start the TS to MPEG conversion

When everything is ready, hit the "Start" button to finish the video conversion. In a few minutes, the Video Converter Pro has done everything for you. Then you can enjoy the videos freely.

About MPEG

You might be confused with MPEG-4, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. Here just briefly introduces the three kind of video formats.

MPEG-1: Coding of moving pictures and associated audio for digital storage media at up to about 1.5 Mbit/s. It is widely used for these videos that used for CD.

MPEG-2: Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information. It is widely used on television broadcasting and blue-ray discs.

MPEG-4: Coding of audio-visual objects. It is the most widely used video formats. Videos with MPEG-4 can be supported by a variety of devices, ranging from Apple devices to smartphones, ordinary cell phones.