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Need help?CR3 to VOB Converter
CR3 is Canon's RAW photo format — a single, unprocessed 14-bit still straight off the sensor. VOB (Video Object) is the DVD-Video container that holds MPEG-2 video. This tool wraps one CR3 still into a short, silent MPEG-2/VOB clip that displays that single image for a duration you choose, which is mainly useful as source material for DVD-authoring software. If you just want a viewable photo, convert CR3 to a standard image instead — see CR3 to JPG or CR3 to PNG.
CR3 Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Canon RAW 3 (.cr3) |
| Container | ISO Base Media File Format (ISO/IEC 14496-12) — same family as MP4 |
| Payload codec | CRX — lossless RAW or lossy C-RAW |
| Bit depth | 14-bit unprocessed sensor data |
| Type | Single still photo, not a viewable everyday image (needs demosaicing) |
| Introduced | 2018, with the Canon EOS M50 (Digic 8) |
| Replaced | CR2 |
| Best for | Editing latitude — white balance, exposure, and color recovery in post |
VOB Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Video Object (.vob) |
| Based on | MPEG program stream (ISO/IEC 13818-1), a strict subset |
| Video codec | H.262 / MPEG-2 Part 2 (8-bit) |
| Audio codecs | AC-3, linear PCM, DTS, or MPEG-2 audio — none here, since a still has no audio |
| File split | DVD splits a title into 1 GiB VOB chunks for filesystem compatibility |
| Companion files | Lives in VIDEO_TS alongside .ifo (navigation) and .bup (backup) files |
| Playable alone | No — a bare .vob is a stream, not an authored DVD |
| Best for | DVD-Video discs authored with full VIDEO_TS structure |
How to Convert CR3 to VOB
- Upload Your CR3 File: Drag and drop your .cr3 photo or click "Add Files." You can queue several stills and process them with the same settings.
- Set Image Duration: Under Advanced Options, pick how long the still is shown (1/60s up to 10 seconds per frame). The output stays silent — image-to-video conversions carry no audio track.
- Adjust Background Color, Resolution, and Quality Preset: Choose a Background Color for any padding, a Video resolution (Keep original, a Fixed size, or a Preset), and a Quality Preset such as "Very High (Recommended)." The video codec is MPEG-2, the correct codec for VOB.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download the .vob. No sign-up, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the VOB file play as a DVD on its own?
No. The converter produces the MPEG-2/VOB stream only. A playable DVD-Video disc also needs the IFO and BUP navigation files and the full VIDEO_TS folder, which is built by DVD-authoring software. Treat the .vob here as source material you feed into that authoring step, not a finished disc.
Does the VOB have any sound or motion?
Neither. A CR3 is a single still, so the output shows one frozen frame for the duration you set — there is no animation and no audio track. If you want movement, combine multiple images: use the "Merge images" strategy with several stills to build a slideshow-style clip.
Why does my CR3 look slightly different after converting to VOB?
CR3 stores 14-bit unprocessed sensor data, while MPEG-2 inside VOB is 8-bit. During conversion the RAW is demosaiced and reduced to 8-bit, so fine tonal gradients and color depth are compressed. In our testing the framed image is faithful at normal viewing distance, but you lose the editing latitude the RAW had — so keep the original .cr3 if you may want to re-edit.
Should I really convert CR3 to VOB, or to an image format?
For viewing, sharing, or printing a photo, convert to a standard image — CR3 to JPG for a small universal file or CR3 to PNG for a lossless copy. VOB only makes sense when you specifically need MPEG-2 source material for a DVD slideshow or menu.
What resolution should I pick for a DVD source?
DVD-Video is standard definition, so a Fixed resolution of 720×480 (NTSC) or 720×576 (PAL) matches the disc spec most cleanly. Higher presets will be downscaled by your DVD-authoring software anyway, so there is little benefit to exporting a 4K still into a VOB intended for disc.
Will my photo be stretched or letterboxed in the VOB?
Letterboxed, not stretched. DVD frames are 4:3 or 16:9, so when your photo's aspect ratio does not match, the picture is fit inside the frame and the leftover area is filled with the Background Color you pick — the image is never distorted to fill the frame. Choose a neutral fill (white is the default; black makes the padding disappear on a TV), or match it to your slideshow's background.
What software turns this VOB into a burnable DVD?
DVD-authoring tools do the final step. Programs such as DVDStyler build the VIDEO_TS folder and the IFO navigation and BUP backup files around your MPEG-2 video, then a burner writes the disc. The .vob here is the video source you import; on its own it is a stream, not a finished, menu-driven DVD that a set-top player can navigate.
Is my CR3 file kept private?
Yes. Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and your files are never shared or made public.