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I downloaded "Total Video Converter" and I can't get it to convert the video files from my DVD into a common format such as WMV, MPEG, or AVI, or into sound such as MP3 or WMA, which it says it can do.

I'm not sure what the problem is. Thte files are in a form called ".IFO" which I could only get to play on InterVideo WinDVD, and nothing else.

I'm trying to convert it so I can upload (part) of it on to YouTube, but nothing is working. So, any advice is greatly appreciated.

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— the problem is that an .IFO is a DVD navigation/playlist file, not the actual video stream. The movie/audio are stored in .VOB files inside the VIDEO_TS folder, so pointing a converter at a single .IFO usually won’t work. Also note some discs are encrypted, which prevents many tools from opening the files directly. (en.wikipedia.org)

A reliable, simple workflow: open the whole disc or the VIDEO_TS folder with a DVD-aware ripper (it detects titles and the main feature), rip the main title to a single file, then re-encode to the format you want. HandBrake is a good free rip-and-encode tool but it does not bypass copy protection itself; if HandBrake can’t read the disc you can use a decrypter/reader (for example MakeMKV) to produce a decrypted MKV or a readable image and then re-encode. As and pointed out, some disc suites claim to handle this but results vary by version and protection. (handbrake.fr)

If you prefer the command line or need a quick extraction, ffmpeg is useful. Examples:

Convert a VOB (or ripped title) to a web-ready MP4:

ffmpeg -i "VIDEO_TS/VTS_01_1.VOB" -c:v libx264 -crf 20 -preset fast -c:a aac -b:a 160k -movflags +faststart output.mp4

Extract audio to MP3:

ffmpeg -i "input.vob" -vn -acodec libmp3lame -b:a 192k output.mp3

Adjust bitrate/CRF and presets to balance quality vs size. (ffmpeg.org)

Legal note and upload tip: do not try to circumvent copy protection unless you are certain it is lawful for your situation. For YouTube uploads, MP4 (H.264 video + AAC or Opus audio) with the platform’s recommended settings is a sensible target. Pick the longest “title” when ripping (that’s usually the movie/main program) and trim or re-encode only the chapters you need. ()

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use nero, download/buy the latest version at http://www.nero.com
hope it helps

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yes it does, download the latest version then choose required plugins.

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