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Convert MOV to VOB - Make DVDs from Apple Videos

Turn iPhone and QuickTime MOV files into DVD-compatible VOB format.

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Why Convert MOV to VOB?

You recorded a video on your iPhone or saved a QuickTime project, and now you want to burn it to DVD. The problem: DVD players do not understand MOV files. DVDs require VOB format to play correctly.

VOB (Video Object) is the container format used on DVD-Video discs. When you open a commercial DVD on your computer, the VIDEO_TS folder contains VOB files. Converting your MOV videos to VOB is the first step in creating a playable DVD disc.

How to Convert MOV to VOB

  1. Upload your MOV file - Drag and drop your QuickTime or iPhone video
  2. Select VOB as output - Choose VOB for DVD-compatible output
  3. Download your VOB file - Ready for DVD authoring software

The conversion happens entirely in your browser. No software installation required, and your files stay private on your device.

MOV vs VOB: Technical Differences

Understanding these formats helps you make better decisions about when to convert:

  • MOV - Apple's QuickTime container. Excellent for editing and modern device playback. Supports H.264, HEVC, and ProRes codecs. Standard format for iPhones and Mac applications.
  • VOB - DVD Forum's container format. Designed specifically for DVD-Video discs. Uses MPEG-2 video and AC3 or PCM audio. Limited to standard definition (720x480 or 720x576) resolution.

In our testing, MOV files from iPhones convert smoothly to VOB format. The conversion re-encodes your video to MPEG-2, which is the codec DVDs require for universal playback on standalone players.

Common Use Cases

Creating Family DVDs

You have vacation videos or birthday recordings on your iPhone. Converting MOV to VOB lets you create physical DVDs that grandparents can watch on their living room DVD player - no streaming required, no apps to explain.

Archiving Videos to Disc

Physical media provides backup redundancy. Converting your MOV videos to VOB format and burning to DVD creates a permanent archive that does not depend on cloud services or hard drive reliability.

Sharing Without Internet

Not everyone has fast internet or streaming devices. A DVD works anywhere with a player and does not buffer or require login credentials. Convert your MOV videos for offline sharing.

Quality Considerations

DVDs are limited to standard definition resolution (720x480 for NTSC, 720x576 for PAL). If your MOV file is 1080p or 4K, the conversion will downscale the video to fit DVD specifications. For high-resolution footage, consider MOV to MP4 conversion instead if your playback device supports it.

Audio is converted to DVD-compatible formats. The standard is AC3 (Dolby Digital) stereo or PCM. Multi-channel surround sound from your original MOV will be preserved if present.

After Conversion: Creating Your DVD

Once you have your VOB file, you will need DVD authoring software to create a burnable disc image. The VOB file is the video content, but DVDs also require IFO files for navigation menus and BUP files as backups.

Popular DVD authoring tools include:

  • DVD Flick (Windows, free)
  • Burn (Mac, free)
  • DVDStyler (Cross-platform, free)

Import your converted VOB file, add menus if desired, and burn to a blank DVD-R disc.

Alternative Formats

VOB is specifically for DVD creation. If that is not your goal, consider these alternatives:

  • MOV to MP4 - Universal compatibility for streaming, web, and modern devices
  • MOV to AVI - Legacy Windows compatibility
  • MOV to MKV - Preserve quality with flexible container features

Choose VOB only when DVD disc creation is your specific requirement.

Pro Tip

When creating DVDs from iPhone MOV files, batch convert all your clips first, then import them into DVD authoring software together. This lets you add chapter markers and create a menu that links to different scenes.

Common Mistake

Trying to burn a VOB file directly to DVD without authoring software. The disc will not play in DVD players because it lacks the required IFO navigation files. Always use DVD authoring software to create the proper folder structure.

Best For

Creating physical DVDs from iPhone or Mac videos for playback on standalone DVD players, especially for sharing with family members who prefer traditional disc-based viewing.

Not Recommended

Do not convert to VOB if you plan to watch on computers, smartphones, or streaming devices. MP4 offers better quality and smaller file sizes for digital playback. VOB is strictly for DVD disc creation.

Frequently Asked Questions

VOB (Video Object) is the container format used on DVD-Video discs. It stores video encoded in MPEG-2, along with audio (AC3 or PCM), subtitles, and DVD menu data. VOB files are found in the VIDEO_TS folder on any standard DVD.

Yes. VLC Media Player, Windows Media Player (with codec pack), and most modern media players can open VOB files directly. However, you will not have DVD menus or chapter navigation without the accompanying IFO files.

DVDs are limited to standard definition (720x480 NTSC or 720x576 PAL). If your MOV file is higher resolution, it will be downscaled. The video is also re-encoded to MPEG-2, which may introduce minor quality loss compared to the original.

You can convert them, but the output will be downscaled to DVD resolution (standard definition). DVDs do not support HD or 4K video. For high-resolution content, consider MP4 or MKV formats instead.

VOB files are typically larger than compressed MOV files because MPEG-2 (used in DVDs) is less efficient than modern codecs like H.264 or H.265. A 1-hour video might be 2-4GB in VOB format.

Not directly. DVDs require a specific folder structure (VIDEO_TS with VOB, IFO, and BUP files). You need DVD authoring software to create a proper disc image from your VOB file before burning.

Yes. iPhones record video in MOV format by default. Our converter handles iPhone MOV files and converts them to DVD-compatible VOB format for disc creation.

A single-layer DVD-R holds 4.7GB, which is roughly 1-2 hours of video at standard DVD quality. Dual-layer discs hold 8.5GB for longer content. Our converter creates the VOB file - disc capacity depends on your blank media.

If your MOV file contains embedded subtitles, they can be included in the VOB output. DVD supports multiple subtitle tracks. Burned-in (hardcoded) subtitles in the video itself are always preserved.

VOB is specifically for creating playable DVD discs. If your goal is playing video on standalone DVD players, home entertainment systems, or archiving to physical media, VOB is the correct format. For digital streaming or computer playback, MP4 is more practical.

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