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Convert VOB to MPG - Play DVD Videos Anywhere

Convert DVD VOB files to universal MPG format. Play your DVDs on any device.

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DVD Files Won't Play?

You copied files from a DVD and found a folder full of VOB files. Now your media player won't recognize them, or you can't share them because the format is too obscure.

VOB (Video Object) is the container format DVDs use to store video, audio, and subtitles together. While technically based on MPEG-2, the format includes DVD-specific navigation data that confuses many players. Converting to standard MPG strips out the DVD overhead and gives you a clean video file that plays everywhere.

If you have other VOB files to work with, our converter handles the entire VIDEO_TS folder contents.

How to Convert VOB to MPG

  1. Upload your VOB file - Drag and drop from your VIDEO_TS folder or select the file
  2. Choose MPG output - MPG is pre-selected as the standard video format
  3. Download your video - Get a clean MPG file ready for any media player

The entire process happens in your browser. No software to install, no account required.

Why VOB Files Are Problematic

DVDs were designed for standalone players, not computers. The VOB format reflects this:

  • Split files - DVD video is typically split across multiple VOB files (VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VOB, etc.)
  • Navigation data - VOB includes menu information and chapter markers that confuse standard players
  • Multiplexed streams - Audio, video, and subtitles are interleaved in ways some software can't parse
  • Limited recognition - Many modern apps and devices don't recognize VOB as a valid video format

MPG uses the same underlying MPEG-2 codec but presents it as a standard program stream that everything understands. In our testing, VOB to MPG conversion takes just seconds since we're essentially re-packaging the same video data.

Common Reasons to Convert

Archiving DVD Collections

Optical drives are disappearing from laptops. Converting VOB to MPG preserves your DVD content in a format that works without physical media. Store your converted files on a hard drive or NAS for easy access.

Editing DVD Footage

Video editing software often struggles with VOB files. Converting to MPG first gives you a clean source file that imports properly into most editors.

Sharing Home Videos

Old camcorder footage burned to DVD is trapped in VOB format. Convert to MPG and you can share clips via email, cloud storage, or messaging apps.

Fixing Playback Issues

If VLC or your preferred player stutters or shows errors with VOB files, converting to MPG often resolves the issue by creating a properly structured video stream.

VOB vs MPG: Technical Comparison

Both formats use MPEG-2 video compression, but they differ in structure:

  • Container - VOB is a DVD-specific container; MPG is a standard MPEG program stream
  • Compatibility - MPG plays on virtually every device and media player; VOB requires DVD-aware software
  • File size - Essentially identical since the video data remains the same
  • Quality - No quality loss in conversion since we're remuxing, not re-encoding

For modern playback needs, consider converting to MP4 format instead. MP4 offers better compression and broader device support, though it requires re-encoding.

Works on Any Device

Our converter runs entirely in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android tablets

No software downloads, no plugins, no waiting. Upload your VOB file and get MPG output in seconds.

Pro Tip

DVD VIDEO_TS folders contain multiple VOB files numbered sequentially (VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VOB, etc.). Convert each one to MPG and use a video editor to join them into a single file if needed.

Common Mistake

Trying to convert the menu VOB files (VIDEO_TS.VOB) instead of the actual movie content. The main video is in files starting with VTS_01 - skip anything that's only a few MB as those are just menus.

Best For

Quick playback fixes when VOB files won't open in your media player. Also ideal for importing DVD content into video editors that don't recognize the VOB format.

Not Recommended

If you want the smallest possible file size, convert to MP4 instead. MPG uses older MPEG-2 compression which produces larger files than modern H.264 in MP4 containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

VOB (Video Object) is the container format used on DVDs. It contains MPEG-2 video, audio tracks, subtitles, and DVD menu navigation data. VOB files are typically found in the VIDEO_TS folder when you copy a DVD to your computer.

No. Both VOB and MPG use the same MPEG-2 video codec. Converting between them is a remuxing process that repackages the video data without re-encoding, so quality remains identical to the original.

Yes. Upload multiple VOB files and convert them all in one batch. This is especially useful when working with DVD content that's split across several VOB files.

While VLC can play most VOB files, some have corrupted headers, copy protection remnants, or unusual multiplexing that causes playback issues. Converting to MPG creates a clean program stream that typically resolves these problems.

They're the same format with different file extensions. MPG and MPEG both refer to MPEG program stream files and are completely interchangeable. Some systems use .mpg while others use .mpeg.

VOB to MPG is faster since no re-encoding is needed - perfect for quick playback fixes. VOB to MP4 requires re-encoding but produces smaller files with better device compatibility. Choose MPG for speed, MP4 for sharing and storage.

Yes. MPG is widely supported by video editing software including Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. Converting VOB to MPG first often resolves import issues that occur with raw DVD files.

MPG format doesn't support multiple embedded subtitle tracks the way VOB does. If you need subtitles, consider converting to MKV instead, which preserves all audio and subtitle tracks from the original DVD.

Since we're remuxing rather than re-encoding, conversion is very fast - typically just a few seconds plus the time to upload and download the file. A 1GB VOB file converts in under a minute on most connections.

Yes. All conversion happens in your browser using client-side processing. Your video files are not uploaded to any server. They stay on your device throughout the conversion process.

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