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Convert VOB to WMA - Extract DVD Audio

Extract audio from DVD VOB files and save as WMA format.

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Step 3: Convert files

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Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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Need Audio from Your DVD Files?

VOB files contain DVD video content-movies, concerts, or home recordings. If you want just the audio from these files, converting to WMA extracts the soundtrack in a Windows-friendly format.

WMA (Windows Media Audio) plays in Windows Media Player and integrates smoothly with Windows systems. It's a good choice if you primarily use Windows computers for music playback.

How to Convert VOB to WMA

Upload your VOB file - Select the DVD video file to extract audio from
Confirm WMA output - WMA creates Windows-compatible audio files
Download your file - Get your audio ready for Windows Media Player

Conversion happens in your browser-no DVD software required.

What is a VOB File?

VOB (Video Object) is the container format used on DVDs. Each VOB file can contain:

Video - MPEG-2 encoded video content
Audio - AC3/Dolby Digital, DTS, or PCM audio tracks
Subtitles - DVD subtitle streams
Navigation - Menu and chapter data

When converting to WMA, we extract just the audio portion, discarding video and other data.

Why Convert to WMA?

Windows Integration

WMA is Microsoft's audio format with native Windows support. Files play in Windows Media Player without extra codecs and sync easily with Windows devices.

Smaller Files

WMA provides good compression-smaller files than uncompressed audio with reasonable quality. DVD audio becomes portable and manageable.

Alternative Formats

For broader compatibility, you might also consider:

VOB to MP3 - Universal format for all devices
VOB to WAV - Uncompressed for editing
VOB to FLAC - Lossless compression for archiving

Common VOB Audio Extraction Uses

Concert DVDs

Extract audio from live concert recordings to listen without the video. Create an audio-only version of your favorite performances.

Movie Soundtracks

Pull dialogue, music, or sound effects from DVD content for personal use or sampling.

Home Video Archives

If you have family DVDs with audio content you want to preserve, extracting to WMA creates compact, playable audio files.

Audio Quality Considerations

DVD audio quality is generally high:

Dolby Digital/AC3 - 48kHz, up to 640kbps, excellent quality
DTS - High-quality surround, up to 1.5Mbps
PCM - Uncompressed, CD quality or better

WMA at high bitrates preserves most of this quality for everyday listening.

Works on Any Device

Convert VOB to WMA directly in your browser:

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

Pro Tip

When extracting from concert DVDs, check if there are multiple VOB files. The main content is usually in VTS_01_1.VOB through VTS_01_4.VOB. Converting each separately lets you extract specific parts.

Common Mistake

Trying to convert copy-protected DVD content. Commercial DVDs have encryption that prevents direct file access. You need to work with unprotected or ripped content.

Best For

Windows users who want to extract audio from DVD content for playback in Windows Media Player. Good for concert recordings, movie soundtracks, or home video audio.

Not Recommended

Don't use WMA if you need cross-platform compatibility. WMA is Windows-centric and may not play on all devices. Use MP3 for universal compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

VOB (Video Object) is the file format used on DVDs. It contains video, audio, subtitles, and navigation data in a single container. VOB files are typically found in the VIDEO_TS folder of DVDs.

WMA is Microsoft's format with excellent Windows integration. It's good if you primarily use Windows Media Player. For cross-platform compatibility, MP3 is more universal.

This converter works with unprotected VOB files. Commercially encrypted DVDs require decryption first, which we don't provide. Home recordings and unprotected content convert normally.

WMA output is typically stereo. Multi-channel DVD audio is downmixed to stereo during conversion. For surround preservation, use specialized tools that support multi-channel audio.

By default, the primary audio track is extracted. DVDs with multiple languages may have several audio tracks-the main audio (usually track 1) is what you'll get.

Not reliably. Windows Media Player has limited VOB support. Converting to WMA ensures smooth playback without codec issues.

Much smaller than the VOB. A 1GB VOB (typical for DVD content) might produce a 100MB or smaller WMA file depending on audio length and quality settings.

Macs can play WMA through apps like VLC, but it's not native. If you use Mac primarily, MP3 or AAC would be better format choices.