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Convert VOB to MPEG - Clean Video from DVD Files

Transform DVD VOB files into universally compatible MPEG video format.

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DVD Files That Won't Play?

VOB files are the video containers found on DVDs. You've ripped a DVD or copied files from a VIDEO_TS folder, but now they won't play properly in your media player. The files might stutter, show errors, or simply refuse to open.

The problem is that VOB files aren't standard video files. They contain MPEG video along with navigation data, menus, and incomplete headers that confuse most players. Converting to clean MPEG gives you video that plays anywhere without the DVD baggage.

How to Convert VOB to MPEG

  1. Upload your VOB file - Drag and drop or select from your computer
  2. Choose MPEG output - The format is selected for you
  3. Download your video - Get a clean MPEG file ready to play

No software to install. No account needed. Just upload, convert, and download.

Why VOB Files Cause Problems

Contrary to popular belief, VOB files aren't the same as MPEG files. While they contain MPEG-2 video, they also include:

  • DVD navigation data - Menu commands and chapter markers
  • Incomplete headers - Data that only makes sense in DVD context
  • Multiple audio streams - Different languages and commentary tracks
  • Subtitle streams - Embedded subtitles in various languages

In our testing, most media players struggle with raw VOB files because they expect clean video streams, not DVD containers with all this extra data. Converting to MPEG strips away the DVD structure and gives you pure video.

VOB vs MPEG: What Changes

When you convert VOB to MPEG, here's what happens:

  • Container changes - DVD structure becomes standard MPEG stream
  • Video stays same - MPEG-2 video is preserved without re-encoding
  • Navigation removed - DVD menus and chapters are stripped
  • Single audio track - Primary audio is kept, extras removed

The result is a clean video file that any media player can handle. File size typically decreases slightly due to removed overhead.

When to Use This Conversion

Archiving Home Movies

Old home movies burned to DVD years ago are stuck in VOB format. Converting to MPEG creates files you can easily back up to cloud storage or play on modern devices.

Sharing DVD Content

Sending VOB files to someone else rarely works-they need to understand DVD structure. MPEG files just play.

Video Editing

Most video editors handle MPEG better than VOB. Convert first, then import into your editing software.

Alternative Output Formats

MPEG gives you maximum compatibility with older systems. But depending on your needs, consider these alternatives:

  • VOB to MP4 - Modern format with better compression, ideal for streaming and mobile
  • VOB to MKV - Keeps multiple audio tracks and subtitles intact
  • VOB to AVI - Legacy format for older Windows systems

Choose MPEG when compatibility with older DVD players and media centers is the priority.

Works on Any Device

Convert VOB to MPEG directly in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • No plugins or extensions needed

Your files are processed locally-no uploading to external servers, no waiting in queues.

Pro Tip

DVD content is split across multiple VOB files at roughly 1GB boundaries. The files are numbered in sequence (VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VOB). Convert them in order and use a video joiner to combine them into a single MPEG if needed.

Common Mistake

Trying to play VOB files directly without conversion. While some players handle VOB files, playback is often glitchy with seeking problems and audio sync issues. Clean MPEG conversion solves these problems.

Best For

Archiving DVD content for playback on standalone media players, home theater systems, and older devices that support MPEG but not modern formats like MP4 or MKV.

Not Recommended

Don't use MPEG if you plan to stream video online or play on mobile devices. MP4 offers better compression and wider device support for those use cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

VOB (Video Object) is the container format used on DVDs. It contains MPEG-2 video along with audio streams, subtitles, and DVD menu data. VOB files are found in the VIDEO_TS folder on any DVD.

No significant quality loss occurs. VOB files already contain MPEG-2 video, so the conversion primarily removes DVD navigation data and container overhead rather than re-encoding the video itself.

VOB files contain DVD-specific data like incomplete headers and navigation commands that confuse standard media players. Converting to clean MPEG removes this data and creates files that play reliably.

Yes. DVDs often split content across multiple VOB files (VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VOB, etc.). You can upload and convert each file. For best results, convert them in order and join them afterward if needed.

They are the same format with different file extensions. MPG was used when DOS limited extensions to three characters. MPEG is the full name. Both work identically in all media players.

Standard MPEG files do not support embedded subtitles like DVDs do. If you need subtitles, consider converting to MKV format instead, which can contain subtitle tracks.

Conversion is fast because the video stream is extracted rather than re-encoded. A typical 1GB VOB file converts in under a minute on most computers.

Our converter works with standard VOB files that have been extracted from DVDs. It does not bypass or remove copy protection. You need to work with unprotected source files.

MPEG maintains the original DVD video codec without re-encoding. MP4 offers better compression and wider device support but requires transcoding. Choose MPEG for quality preservation, MP4 for smaller files and mobile playback.

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