"I am currently looking for the best Blu-ray folder players that will definitely allow me to play my Blu-rays without quality loss. There are so many choices both free and paid-for players that are boasting to be the No.1 players but few of them can really achieve lossless playback. So I think it is easier to narrow down the top list through your professional investigation of most competitive Blu-ray players. Your sharing is much appreciated."

All too often, we may receive some requests to introduce and share the best or at least reliable and powerful Blu-ray players for performing the playback of Blu-ray discs, ISO image files, Blu-ray folders and so forth. In this article, we finally touch down this topic on Blu-ray players that can handle folders playback and share our top picks in no time.

Part 1: What is Blu-ray Folder

In this section, you will learn both the Blu-ray folder and Blu-ray folder structure.

To begin with, the Blu-ray folder usually contains 2 parts: BDMV and CERTIFICATE folders. The BDMV folder under root directory of a Blu-ray contains information about the contents of the Blu-ray disc. So, if we want to play Blu-ray folder on PC, we have to find the right software that can read the information of Blu-ray.

Second, a Blu-ray folder consists of a certain structure, under which certain files can be found in the folder. Typically, a Blu-ray folder structure looks like this:

In specific, they have fulfilled the whole contents and functions of a Blu-ray folder.

BDMV: A directory file. It contains basically all the meaningful content of the disc.

CERTIFICATE: A directory, contains security certificates that the application(s) on the disc use, including occasionally revocation lists and such.

BACKUP: A directory containing subdirs with backup copies of certain small content. Like .BUP files on DVDs.

BDJO: A directory containing BD-J objects, on discs that use BD-J.

CLIPINF:A directory containing metadata files for the M2TS streams in the STREAM subdir.

JAR: A directory containing JAR (Java archive) files other than the BD-J content. (JAR is basically ZIP with some extra metadata.)

META:A directory containing subdirectories with a metadata XML file, and sometimes thumbnail images, depending on who did the authoring.

PLAYLIST: A directory containing binary playlist files, which describe the playback program chains. Some studios use playlists to implement seamless branching (Disney loves to do this, especially with their animated movies, subbing in language-specific segments for opening titles, credits, etc.).

STREAM: A directory containing the actual audio/video streams, in MPEG-2 transport stream format.

index.bdmv: A metadata file containing an index of the titles.

MovieObject.bdmv: Some sort of object metadata file describing the movie(s) on the disc.

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Part 2: Top 5 Best Blu-ray Folder Players

Now that we have a perfect understanding of Blu-ray folder and its structure. We may go deep down to learn how to stream Blu-ray folders on the PC. In this case, believe it or not, a powerful Blu-ray folder player is a must. Check out the top picks from our year-long investigation of all available Blu-ray players on the market.

Top 1: Leawo Blu-ray Player

As a leading Blu-ray player in the world, Leawo Blu-ray Player enjoys global favor and continues to bring supreme experience for users across the globe. It is a 6-in-1 media player, acting as free Blu-ray disc player, free DVD disc player, free HD video player (free 4K video player), free ISO file player, and free audio player (free music player). It is able to playback Blu-ray folder and Blu-ray ISO image file for totally free. With the most advanced media processing technology applied, this free Blu-ray player supports to deliver quality-lossless video images with a resolution of 720P, 1080P, 1080i and 4K (2160P), and even ultra-HD video playback. Moreover, highly customizable features are offered to allow users to make the Blu-ray playback more enjoyable. In short, with this free Blu-ray player, you will get the most amazing movie experience ever. For a thorough introduction to all features it provides, you can check it out on Leawo Blu-ray Player page.

Top 2: Free Blu-ray Player

Free Blu-ray Player can play Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray ISO file, and Blu-ray (BDMV) folders on all Windows operating systems, including Windows 10. It can easily playback the latest released Blu-ray discs without quality loss. It is the best video and audio quality for DVD playback on your computer. The built-in encoding engine keeps the original DVD video quality when playback locked DVDs as it plays the DVD original MPEG-2, VOB and ISO image with no quality loss.
It will handle pretty well the video and audio playback with a few clicks though it limits the service to Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8/10 users only at the moment.

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Top 3: Aiseesoft Blu-ray Player

This is a paid-for Blu-ray player with its price at USD$22.4 as of now. It is regarded as a powerful player that can play Blu-ray disc, Blu-ray folder, DVD disc/folder/ISO file, act as a common media player for any HD/SD video files and makes you enjoy the immersive audio effect. It supports to play any commercial Blu-ray disc released in any region. Meanwhile, it allows users to freely set audio track/channel, video track, subtitle track and other settings to better enjoy your DVD/Blu-ray. It is worth the shot if you are an advanced user.

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Top 4: VLC media player

It is a very common and known-to-all media player. In details, VLC is a free, cross-platform and open-source multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It is said to be able to play everything, including but not limited to files, discs, webcams, devices and streams.

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Top 5: Macgo Blu-ray Player

Being developed by Macgo INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, a company boasting over ten years of experience in DVD Blu-ray video and having developed many DVD Blu-ray video tools with advanced technology, Macgo Blu-ray Player acts as superior Blu-ray media player software for Windows-based/Mac-based computers. It perfectly supports all media formats with high quality, and it also makes Blu-ray playable on iOS devices. Trust me this media player is a fancy tool that will make your money pay off in the end.

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Part 3: How to Play Blu-ray Folder with Leawo Blu-ray Player

When it comes to the step-by-step guide on how to play Blu-ray folder on PC, you have now 5 options to achieve that. Among all, Leawo Blu-ray Player ranks top so we will firstly explain the procedure to play Blu-ray folder using this tool and walk you through the most exciting part of this player.

Step 1: Download and install the player.

Step 2: Load the Blu-ray folder contents to the player. Hit on the Open File button on the homepage to navigate to the folder directory. Click on the files to load them to the player immediately.

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Step 3: Edit the playback options. Click on the editing icon, looking like a gear on the homepage, to enter the editing page. On this page, you will be able to set the playback preference on your own, including contrast, playback options, subtitles etc.

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Step 4:Enjoy movies. Now click on the target file from the right pane playlist. Sit back and enjoy the movie at ease.

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Part 4: How to Play Blu-ray Folder with Aiseesoft Blu-ray Player

In terms of Aiseesoft Blu-ray Player, the steps to play a Blu-ray folder is very similar to that of Leawo Blu-ray Player. Take a look here.

Step 1: Download and install the player. Click the button below to install the player.

Step 2: Load the folder to the player. In the main interface of the program, click Open Disc>Open Folder and load the Blu-ray folder to the program.

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Step 3: Play the movie.After loading, you will be shown the menu interface. Choose the audio track and subtitle you prefer, then click Main Movie to start playing the movie.

Part 5: Comparison between Leawo Blu-ray Player and Aiseesoft Blu-ray Player

Both media players are top ranking in the industry but to make an unflattering comparison between the two will give you a clearer understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of the two.

Speaking of cost, Aiseesoft Blu-ray Player is offered at USD$22.4 while Leawo Blu-ray Player is totally free. At the same time, both programs supports a variety of playback files including DVD/Blu-ray, folders, ISO image and HD video/4K playback. In terms of Blu-ray folder playback, if you have made a copy of Blu-ray folder on your local disc, you can load it to both programs and soon you will be able to watch the movies.

While talking about more advanced settings, such as menu, subtitles, playback options, and intuitive interface, Leawo Blu-ray Player actually prevails and has long been recognized as the most comprehensive and powerful media player ever for both beginners and advanced users. Let's enjoy and have fun with it!