How to play VIDEO_TS on Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to play VIDEO_TS folders and files on Windows 10 and 11 for free without converting them.
A VIDEO_TS folder contains the core data required to play a DVD movie. It relies on three specific file types to function:
- VIDEO_TS.VOB: Contains the actual video and audio data.
- VIDEO_TS.IFO: Contains playback information like DVD menus, subtitles, and chapters.
- VIDEO_TS.BUP: Serves as an exact backup copy of the critical configuration (.IFO) files.
Sometimes you will also see an accompanying AUDIO_TS folder. While this folder is designed to hold DVD-Audio files, it is almost always empty and can be left as is.
To play these files on a modern computer, you need a compatible media player. VLC Media Player is a free, open-source, and cross-platform player for Windows, macOS, and Linux that natively supports loading whole VIDEO_TS structures alongside standard digital files.
You can download the official client directly from videolan.org or install it via the official Microsoft Store app.
How to play VIDEO_TS on Windows 10 and 11 with VLC Media Player
- Open VLC Media Player. (If you don't have it yet, you can download it for free from videolan.org).
- Click on Media in the top left corner.
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Click Open Folder.
- In the next window, go to the VIDEO_TS folder on your PC.
- Select the VIDEO_TS folder.
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Click Select Folder.
VLC Media Player will start playing your VIDEO_TS folder and files.
If the video includes a DVD menu or multiple chapters, simply use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate through them.
Related:
How to go frame by frame in VLC Media Player
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