Free online IFV to TRP converter
Convert legacy IFV video recordings to MPEG transport stream files used by DVRs and HDTV devices.
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What the IFV format is
IFV commonly refers to Indeo Video Format, an older video format associated with Intel Indeo codecs and legacy Windows multimedia applications. You may encounter it in archived computer video, old capture software, or exports from equipment that uses IFV as a proprietary recording extension.
The extension is not fully standardized across all video products. If the file came from a CCTV or DVR system, its encoding may require the manufacturer's player rather than a general-purpose media application.
What the TRP format is
TRP is a video file containing an MPEG transport stream, commonly used for recordings made by HDTV receivers, PVRs, DVRs, and set-top boxes. It can contain video, audio, program information, and timing data in a stream-oriented container.
TRP files are handled by applications such as VLC and FFmpeg, although the supported video and audio codecs depend on the receiving device. The format is useful when a device expects a transport stream rather than a general-purpose container such as MP4.
How to convert IFV to TRP
FFmpeg is the most practical desktop option when the IFV file uses a codec that FFmpeg can decode.
- Install FFmpeg and check whether the file is readable with
ffprobe input.ifv. - Convert the video and audio to an MPEG transport stream with:
ffmpeg -i "input.ifv" -map 0:v:0 -map 0:a? -c:v mpeg2video -q:v 2 -c:a mp2 -b:a 192k -f mpegts "output.trp"
The mpeg2video and mp2 settings produce a broadly compatible transport stream. The -q:v 2 setting prioritizes high video quality; use a larger value such as 4 or 5 to reduce the output size.
For a no-install option, you can convert the file for free on 101convert.com. Upload the IFV file, select TRP as the output format, start the conversion, and download the result. A proprietary IFV file may be rejected if the site's decoder does not support its specific video system.
If FFmpeg reports Invalid data found when processing input, open the recording in the vendor's IFV player and export it to AVI or another standard format first. Then convert that intermediate file with FFmpeg:
ffmpeg -i "exported.avi" -c:v mpeg2video -q:v 2 -c:a mp2 -b:a 192k -f mpegts "output.trp"
Quality and compatibility limitations
Re-encoding an IFV file reduces quality and can remove proprietary timestamps, camera metadata, menus, subtitles, or multiple recorded channels. Renaming .ifv to .trp does not convert the container or codec.
Some DVR-generated IFV files contain encrypted data, vendor-specific indexes, or incomplete stream headers. Such files may play only in the original recorder software and cannot be converted reliably without first exporting them through that software. Test the resulting TRP file on the target device, because some devices accept only MPEG-2 video with MPEG audio while others require H.264 or a particular transport-stream structure.
Note: This ifv to trp conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
IFV vs TRP: format comparison
How the IFV and TRP formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .IFV IndigoVision CCTV video | .TRP Transport stream |
|---|---|---|
| Format type | Container | Container |
| Compression | Lossy | — |
| Maximum resolution | — | 8K and above |
| Audio tracks | One | Multiple |
| Subtitles | Not supported | Embedded in the file |
| Streaming | No | Yes |
| Opens in a web browser | No | No |
| Typical file size | Large | Medium |
| Open standard | No | Yes |
| Introduced | — | 1995 |
| Developer | IndigoVision | MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) / related standards bodies |
| MIME type | — | video/mp2t |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the IFV to TRP converter free?
Yes, converting IFV to TRP on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my IFV file be?
You can upload IFV files up to 30 MB and convert up to 1 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 2000 MB per file and 1 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert IFV to TRP?
No. The IFV to TRP conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid IFV file for this IFV to TRP conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.