3 Steps to Free Convert DVD Video_TS Folder to MP4
Guide on how to free convert DVD Video_TS folder to MP4 or other formats on Windows (10,7) or Mac for easier playback, sharing or editing. Can Handbrake or VLC convert Video_TS folder to MP4? Yes but limited. Handbrake and VLC player can't convert protected Video_TS folder to MP4. Here comes a rescuer - a free program that can handle any Video_TS folders and turn them into MP4.
Best Tool to Convert Video_TS to MP4 on Windows (11/10/7)/macOS
Different from Handbrake or VLC Media Player, WinX DVD Ripper can convert Video_TS folder (incl. protected DVD folders) to MP4, WMV, MPEG, MOV, iPhone, and more with no hassle at fastest speed. It supports flawlessly converting DVDs or DVD Video_TS folders with region codes, CSS mechanism, Sony ARccOS, UOPs, APS, RCE protections to MP4 and more. 100% secure and free.
- Convert Video_TS folder or DVD disc to MP4 with high quality.
- Rip DVD/folder to MP4, MPEG, WMV, FLV, MOV, MP3, iPhone, Android, etc.
- Support Video_TS folders, DVDs, ISO Images which have DVD CSS, UOP, RCE, region code and Sony ARccOS protections.
- Built-in Hyper-threading and High Quality Engine offer fast conversion speed and original output quality.

Table of Content
Part 1. What Is Video_TS and Why Convert Video_TS Folder to MP4?
A Video_TS folder file is a DVD folder file which is composed of three parts: IFO, BUF and VOB files. It contains all data of the DVD movie.
- VIDEO_TS.VOB: Video and audio data.
- VIDEO_TS.IFO: Configuration files with information like menus, subtitles, aspect ratio, languages.
- VIDEO_TS.BUP: Backup of the information.
You can easily play Video_TS folders on computer with 5KPlayer, Windows Media Player, etc. But if you'd like to play Video_TS folder on iPhone, iPad, Android or other mobiles, upload/share the Video_TS folder to online sites, or edit the DVD Video_TS folder, you may think of compressing and converting Video_TS folder to MP4 which is compatible with most devices and players.

Part 2. How to Free Convert Video_TS to MP4 in 3 Steps with WinX DVD Ripper?
Step 1. Free download and install the best free Video_TS to MP4 converter – WinX DVD Ripper – on Windows 10/8/7, etc. and follow the guide below to easily convert Video_TS to MP4 for free in a few clicks.
Step 2. Launch WinX DVD Ripper and click "+Folder" on the main interface. Select and load the Video_TS folder you'd like to convert to MP4 format to the program.
Step 3. Choose "to MP4" as the output profile. Optionally freely choose language, subtitle and set video/audio parameters according to your own needs.

Step 4. Then click "Browse" to set an output folder to save the converted MP4 video. Hit "Start" button to convert DVD Video_TS folder to MP4 on Windows (10) or Mac at lightning speed. It's the same to convert ISO Image to MP4 video format.
Disclaimer: Digiarty Software does not advocate ripping copy-protected DVDs for any commercial purpose and suggests referring to the DVD copyright laws in your countries before doing so.
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Related External Source from Wiki:
1. DVD-Video: DVD-Video is a consumer video format used to store digital video on DVD discs. Discs using the DVD-Video specification require a DVD drive and an MPEG-2 decoder (e. g., a DVD player, or a computer DVD drive with a software DVD player)...
2. VOB: VOB (Video Object) is the container format in DVD-Video media. VOB can contain digital video, digital audio, subtitles, DVD menus and navigation contents multiplexed together into a stream form. Files in VOB format may be encrypted...
Part 3. FAQs about Converting Video_TS Folder to MP4
1. How do I convert VTS to MP4 for free?
To convert VTS files stored on DVDs to MP4, you need a tool like WinX DVD Ripper.
Step 1. Free download WinX DVD Ripper freeware.
Step 2. Install and launch the free VTS to MP4 converter on your computer
Step 3. Click "+Folder" on the main interface.
Step 4. Choose "to MP4" as the output profile on the popping up "Output Profile" window.
Step 5. Click the "Browse" button to choose a location to store the output file. Then, hit the "RUN" button to start converting VTS to MP4 for free.
2. Can VLC convert Video TS to MP4?
Yes. VLC can convert Video TS files to MP4 format on Windows (10/7), macOS, and Linux.
Step 1. Free download, install and launch the latest version of VLC on your computer.
Step 2. On the main UI, click Media on the top left corner to choose "Convert/Save..." option.
Step 3. In the new window, switch to "Disc" > choose DVD option under "Disc Selection". Then, add the Video_TS folder by clicking the "Browse" button. Then, click "Convert/Save" button at the bottom.
Step 4. In the new window, select the codec and container you prefer like MP4 in the drop down menu of "Profile". Then, click "Browse" button to choose a destination folder to save the converted file.
Step 5. When everything is done, click on "Start" button to start converting Video_TS folder to MP4 with VLC.
You need to wat patiently as the whole process may take you a very long time to finish if you are planning to convert a movie DVD to MP4. Besides, VLC Media Player doesn't support protected Video_TS files to Mp4 conversion. Your Video_TS files stored on DVDs might fail to open/load on the VLC player.
3. Can Handbrake convert Video_TS to MP4?
Yes. Handbrake can also convert Video TS to MP4 on Windows, macOS, and Linux. But for some protected Video TS files stored on DVDs, Libdvdcss is required. Also note that Handbrake can't handle all Video_TS video files.
Step 1. Download, install and run HandBrake on your computer.
Step 2. Click the Folder (Batch Scan) button, and find the VIDEO_TS folder to be converted to import to HandBrake.
Step 3. After HandBrake scanning the DVD titles. You can select the main title, see specific movie information like resolution, audio track, subtitle, etc. at Source.
Step 4. Click Presets on the toolbar in the upper left corner to select the device and resolution you want.
Step 5. Choose MP4 in the Format list under the Summary tab.
Step 6. Click Browse button to choose a destination folder and then hit the green Start Encode button to start converting VIDEO_TS to MP4 with HandBrake.
4. How do I play VIDEO_TS files on my computer?
VLC Media Player supports VIDEO_TS files playback. To use VLC Media Player to play VIDEO_TS files on your Windows PC or Mac computer, just open VLC Media Player on your computer > click Media in the top-left corner of the menu bar in VLC player > choose Open Folder, and select the VIDEO_TS file located on your computer. Now, your VIDEO_TS file should play on VLC Media Player.
Besides VLC media player, you can also use 5KPlayer and Windows DVD Player to play Video_TS files on computer easily.