3 Easy Ways to Convert DVD Video_TS Folder to MP4 with High Quality

Here are three practical and simple ways to convert DVD Video_TS folder to MP4 or any other format so that you can play, share or edit the Video_TS folder without trouble.

VIDEO_TS directory is the major component of DVD video. In a VIDEO_TS folder, VOB files contain primary data, including video, audio, subtitles, menus and other video-related data; IFO files store control information to navigate a DVD player to play DVD content properly, such as chapters, audio/subtitle streams and so on; and BUP files are used as copies of IFO files in case some IFO files are corrupted.

You can open and play Video_TS folder on computer using VLC, Windows Media Player, etc. DVD player software. However, you can't play Video_TS folder on iPhone, iPad, Android or other portable devices, let alone uploading or sharing the Video_TS folder to online sites. For easier playback, sharing, or editing, converting Video_TS folder to MP4 is good idea since MP4 is compatible with most devices and players. If you have no idea about how to get the job done, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will show you three easy ways to convert Video_TS to MP4.

Way 1: Convert Video_TS Folder to MP4 with DumboFab DVD Ripper

DumboFab DVD Ripper is an easy-to-use yet powerful DVD processing tool to convert DVD, ISO and Video_TS folder to MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, HEVC and other formats you want. It is built with powerful decryption technology for (DVD region code, UOPs, CSS encryption, Disney's fake etc.) copy protected Video_TS folder, ISO images and encrypted movie DVDs, even those Disney DVD movies with X-project DRM.

Why we recommend DumboFab DVD Ripper as the best Video_TS folder to MP4 converter:

● Convert Video_TS folder or DVD disc to MP4 (H.265 or H.264 codec) with high or lossless quality.
● Rip folder/DVD to digital formats like MKV, MPEG, WMV, FLV, MOV, MP3, iPhone, Android, etc. with good quality-size balance.
● Freely adjust output video/audio resolution, frame rate, bit rate, etc. Trim a part of content to convert.
● Compatible with Windows 11 or lower. Mac version is available. 100% clean/safe and easy-to-use.

3 Easy Steps to Convert Video_TS to MP4 with DumboFab DVD Ripper

First of all, free download and install DumboFab DVD Ripper on your Windows or Mac computer, and then follow the guide below to easily convert Video_TS to MP4 in a few clicks.

Step 1: Load Video_TS folder

Run DumboFab DVD Ripper and click "Load DVD" button and then click Load from button (Ctrl +2) to select and load the Video_TS folder you'd like to convert to MP4 format to the program.

Step 2: Choose the Output Format - MP4

Click "Format" bar and then select an H.264 MP4 profile from "Common Video" category. Optionally, you can freely choose desired language, subtitle and click "Settings" button set video/audio parameters according to your own needs.

Tips: You can also choose MP4 format that specifies to your device, such as MP4 format for iPhone under "Apple" or MP4 format for Android under "Android". To get the best possible output quality and smallest file size, choose H.265 MP4. It has 50% smaller size at the same quality.

Step 3: Start Video_TS to MP4 Conversion

Click "Browse" to specify an output folder on your computer to save the output files. Next, click the "Convert" button to start extracting MP4 from Video_TS folder. When the conversion is done, you could enjoy the high-quality MP4 file as you will.

With just a few clicks, the Video_TS to MP4 conversion process completes within 10 minutes. Now, you get smaller file size and more convenient playback control on your movie files. You can watch the converted Video_TS movie file on iPhone, iPad, Android mobiles, PS4/PS5, game consoles, HDTVs, any device you have without compatibility issues.

Way 2: Convert Video_TS to MP4 Free with Handbrake

HandBrake is an open-source video converter to transcode video files for free. If you have a Video_TS folder created from homemade DVDs, you can trust HandBrake to convert Video_TS folder to MP4 or MKV.

Note: Video_TS folder can be protected, unfortunately Handbrake cannot convert protected Video_TS folders to MP4.

Step 1. Launch Handbrake, drag and drop the Video_TS folder to Handbrake. You can also import the Video_TS folder from Open Source.

Step 2. Select the Title you want to convert to MP4. If you only want the main video (as opposed to trailers, menu, and the behind-the-scenes shots), go choose the title with the longest duration.

Step 3. Click the Presets drop-down menu and choose the MP4 format.

Note: You may find HandBrake uses M4V instead of MP4 as the container. In most cases, you can convert M4V to MP4 by changing the file extension name from .m4v to .mp4. However, sometimes, it may lead to playback errors when you are using QuickTime or any other QuickTime-based applications. You can find detailed explanations in the MP4 vs M4V section of the Container Formats page by the HandBrake team.

You can change the MP4 file extension to Always use MP4 in HandBrake Menu > Tools > Preferences > Output Files.

Step 4. Click Browse and select a destination folder to save the resulted MP4 file. Then click Start Encode on the above toolbar.

Way 3: Free Convert Video_TS to MP4 with VLC

The VLC media player is a repeatedly recommended way in forums and tutorials to convert file format for free. It is not a dedicated converter, although many users have repurposed VLC to that end. Before we get started, make sure to download the latest version of VLC from its official site.

Convert Video_TS folder to MP4 in VLC Directly

Step 1. Launch VLC, and go to Menu > Media > Convert/Save (or use the shortcut key Ctrl+R).

Step 2. In the newly Open Media window, move mouse cursor to "Disc" tab, then click the Browse button to select and load the Video_TS folder to the program.

Step 3. Click the Convert/Save button at the bottom of the window, and select H264 + MP3 (MP4) in the Profile section.

Step 4. Select a destination path for the output video.

Step 5. Click Start.