IFO File Extension

The IFO file extension was created by Developer and is also known as the DVD-Video Disc Information File. IFO is classified as a Video Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open IFO files in Apple DVD Player program.

DVD-Video Disc Information File Type

DVD-Video Disc Information File Type
Extension .ifo
Developer Not Available
Popularity 5.0 (62 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Apple DVD Player
Category Video Files
Format Text
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a IFO File Type?

An IFO file consists of-heads that tell the DVD player which screen to display at boot, where each chapter starts, where the audio tracks are located on the disc, etc. The IFO files are often located with the VOB and .BUP files on a DVD.

What is a Default IFO File Name?

VIDEO _ TS _ .IFO - Name of the IFO main file that reads a whole DVD s' it is open.

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IFO Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the DVD-Video Disc Information File .IFO File Extensions while opening the .IFO files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open IFO Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for DVD-Video Disc Information File on your system such as Apple DVD Player.
  2. Associate default Apple Dvd Player Apple DVD Player program for *.ifo (DVD-Video Disc Information File) files.

    Associate IFO Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.IFO (e.g example.ifo) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Apple Dvd Player Apple DVD Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ifo files.

    Associate IFO Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.IFO (e.g example.ifo) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Apple Dvd Player Apple DVD Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple DVD Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related IFO File Extensions

IFO default file extension is .IFO and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for IFO File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the IFO files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open IFO File on Windows

Software License Developer
Roxio Creator image. Roxio Creator NXT PRO 5 for Windows Commercial Roxio
CyberLink Media Suite image. CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Nero image. Nero 2019 for Windows Commercial Nero
CyberLink PowerDVD image. CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto 3 image. Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto 3 000 for Windows Paid Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto 3
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows Open Source VideoLAN

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen IFO File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Apple DVD Player image. Apple DVD Player 000 for MacOs Included with OS Apple DVD Player
Roxio Popcorn image. Roxio Popcorn 4 for MacOs Commercial Roxio
Roxio Toast image. Roxio Toast 18 for MacOs Commercial Roxio
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs Open Source VideoLAN

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen IFO file on Linux

Software License Developer
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux Open Source VideoLAN

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen IFO file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen IFO file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen IFO file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

IFO file extension icon image.About IFO - DVD-Video Disc Information File

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Updated 7/1/2025