What is a BUP File? How to Open and Convert It?

A BUP file is actually a backup file. Each application creates a .BUP file to have a copy of the original in case it becomes damaged or inaccessible. BUP files are not encrypted and can be easily converted to another format.

In this article, you'll learn what a BUP file is, how to open it, and how to convert it to another format. Keep reading.

What is a BUP File?

BUP files are backup files created by many applications to prevent loss of information in case the original files become damaged or unreadable.

On a DVD, BUP files are typically used as backups for the .IFO files that contain backup information about the DVD media content, such as subtitles, audio tracks, and menus.

If any of the .IFO files become unreadable or are damaged, the application (in this case, the media player) will refer to the .BUP file to run the media content.

.bup files are not encrypted and can be accessed by anyone. With the help of a third-party video conversion program, BUP files can also be converted into other video formats.

Other relevant file formats and their differences

Here are some of the file format names you might see on a DVD, and what they mean:

BUP: The ".bup" file extension represents a "backup file" used to create a backup of ".ifo" files.

: The .ifo file extension is known as a "DVD Information File." It stores all the important information such as audio tracks, menus, subtitles, and more.

MOV: The .mov extension refers to a QuickTime movie file.

: The VBO file extension represents a "Video Object" that contains both audio and video media.

MP4: MP4 is short for MPEG-4 Part 14. In MPEG-4 Part 14, AVC stands for Advanced Video Coding.

How to Open a BUP File

The .bup file extension is used by different programs to create and use backups of their files, so each .BUP file can be different. First, it's important to determine which program's .BUP file you want to open, since not all .BUP files are the same and serve different purposes.

.BUP files are backup copies created by applications for their own purposes. If you were watching a DVD on your computer and want to open the available .bup file, you can do so with a third-party media player. If the .bup file belongs to a game, you need to find a program that can open the application's .bup file.

Here are a few recommended programs that you can use to play a .bup file meant for a DVD:

Windows:

PowerDVD is a DVD player app available in the Microsoft Store.

Nero ShowTime is a media player used for playing audio and video files.

Corel WinDVD is a DVD playback software developed by Corel Corporation. It enables users to play DVDs and Blu-ray discs on their computers, as well as supporting various video file formats. The program offers several video enhancement features such as picture quality adjustments, 3D video playback, and surround sound support, providing an enhanced viewing experience for users.

CyberLink PowerDVD 12

Mac OS:

Roxio Popcorn was a software for Mac used to convert, edit, and burn DVDs. It enabled users to transform DVD content into various video formats for playback on different devices and also supported the creation of personalized DVD menus. Please note that this software is no longer in development and may not be compatible with the latest operating system versions.

Apple DVD Studio Pro

How to Convert BUP Files to MOV

Here are the four steps you should follow:

Step 1. Download the free < a href="https://www.avs4you.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AVS4You application.

Step 2: Drag the .bup file to the AVS4You converting tool.

Step 3: Choose MOV as the output format.

Click “Convert” and the app will change the file over in a matter of seconds.