What’s a VOB Converter?

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A VOB converter is a software program that converts various video formats into Video Object (VOB) files for burning to DVD. The VOB format is the standard format for creating DVDs that can be played on any DVD player. In order to burn an AVI, MP4, M4V or other video file to DVD for playback on home entertainment center, a VOB converter is used before the converted files can be burned to DVD disc.

VOB files are a container format within the Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) standard. VOB files include video, audio, subtitles and other data streams such as menus and chapter information. Data streams are multiplexed within the VOB container, allowing for effortless playback of DVD movies.

After using a VOB converter, there will be two Title Set (TS) folders left in the destination directory. These are always named VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS. Inside the previous folder there will be one or more video streams and navigation or information files with the IFO extension. These files act as maps to the DVD player, letting it know how the movie and its related files are organized. In case one of the IFO files becomes unreadable due to disk corruption or mishandling, the backup files with BUP extension mirror the IFO data.

Using a VOB converter is easy. In most cases it is enough to add the video file to be converted in the main window of the converter program and press the “Convert” or “Go” button. Optional advanced settings will allow you to modify the conversion process as you like. The available settings typically include parameters that deal with the output quality of both audio and video.

A VOB converter may have a built-in DVD burner or may use a pre-installed third-party burner such as ImgBurn©. Before burning your project to disc, you can create menus using the converter or another DVD burner, depending on the software you are using.

To translate one file format into another, the VOB converter uses codecs. Not all converters contain all codecs, so most converters recognize a specific set of file formats and can only convert files for which they have the codec. If there is a specific type of file that needs to be converted, the VOB converter used must support that type of file. Also, beware that some converters embed a watermark on the resulting video.

Some VOB converters include EM Free MKV Video2Dvd© to convert MKV video to VOB. This program, for Windows® and Mac® users, allows for menu creation and burns to disc. It also converts other file types, but enforces a watermark in those cases unless the upgrade is purchased. Daniusoft iTunes® M4V to VOB Converter will convert iTunes® purchased movies to VOB and also convert MOV and QT videos; however, a third-party burner is required. The free Simplified Universal Player encoder and renderer, better known as SUPER© by eRightSoft, is also quite popular and also requires an external burner.

For more program choices, enter the format to convert into any search engine along with “+VOB converter” minus the quotes. If you’re looking for Linux® or Mac® software, enter “+Linux” or “+Mac” to further refine your results.

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