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Need help?JPG to VOB Converter
VOB (Video Object) is the container format that holds the actual video on a Video DVD — it lives in the VIDEO_TS folder and carries an MPEG-2 program stream. This tool takes a single JPG photo and holds it on screen for a duration you choose to produce a standards-compliant VOB clip: a still image encoded as DVD-grade video, with no motion and no audio. The usual reason to do this is DVD authoring — turning a photo into a title card, menu background, or full-screen still slide that a set-top DVD player can read.
JPG Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | ISO/IEC 10918-1:1994 / ITU-T T.81 |
| Released | 1992 (JPEG committee) |
| Compression | Lossy (DCT-based) |
| Color model | Y′CbCr, 8 bits per channel |
| Transparency | Not supported in baseline JPEG |
| Typical use | Photographs, web images, camera output |
| In this tool | The source still that gets encoded into a VOB frame |
VOB Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Container | DVD-Video Object, based on the MPEG program stream |
| Defined by | DVD Forum (DVD-Video specification) |
| Video codec | H.262/MPEG-2 Part 2 (MPEG-1 also permitted) |
| Audio codecs | MP2, Linear PCM, AC-3, or DTS — not AAC |
| DVD resolutions | NTSC 720×480 at 29.97 fps; PAL 720×576 at 25 fps |
| Max video bitrate | 9.8 Mbit/s (MPEG-2) |
| Stored in | VIDEO_TS directory at the root of a DVD |
| Companion files | IFO (navigation) and BUP (backup copy of IFO) |
| Note | Split into 1 GiB chunks; commercial discs often CSS-encrypted |
How to Convert JPG to VOB
- Upload Your JPG File: Drag and drop your photo or click "+ Add Files." JPG, JPEG, and JFIF inputs are accepted, and you can queue several images at once.
- Set the Image Duration: Pick how long the still stays on screen from the Duration dropdown — the default is 5 seconds per frame, with options from a single frame up to 10 seconds. This becomes the length of the VOB clip.
- Choose Resolution and Background: Use the Video resolution control (Keep original, Fixed Resolutions, or Preset Resolutions) to match a DVD-standard size, and set a Background Color (default White) that fills any area the image doesn't cover. The Quality Preset defaults to Very High, with the codec set to MPEG-2 for VOB.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" to encode the still as an MPEG-2 VOB and download the file. No sign-up, no watermark. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically a few hours after conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the VOB output contain any audio?
No. Converting a JPG produces a silent VOB — there is no audio track because the source is a still image, not a recording. If you need the DVD title to play with music or narration, author the disc in dedicated DVD-authoring software and add the audio there, or start from a video that already carries sound, such as MP4 to VOB.
Will this VOB play directly in a DVD player?
A VOB on its own is just the video payload. A set-top DVD player navigates a disc through the IFO and BUP files in the VIDEO_TS folder, so a loose VOB usually needs to be assembled into a proper DVD-Video structure (with those companion files) by authoring software before a hardware player will read it. On a computer, players like VLC will open the VOB straight away.
What resolution should I use for a DVD still?
Match the DVD television standard you are targeting. DVD-Video defines NTSC at 720×480 (29.97 fps) and PAL at 720×576 (25 fps); using one of those keeps the still pixel-correct on a TV. In our testing, a 4:3 JPG set to a 768p preset re-scales cleanly to a DVD-standard frame, but choosing a non-standard size can letterbox or stretch the image on a set-top player.
Why is the codec MPEG-2 and not H.264?
The DVD-Video specification requires H.262/MPEG-2 Part 2 (or the older MPEG-1) inside a VOB — it predates H.264 and never adopted it. That is why this tool encodes VOB output as MPEG-2 rather than the more modern codecs used for MP4 or WebM. If you want a small, modern still-to-video file for the web instead of a disc, JPG to MP4 produces an H.264 clip.
Can I control how long the still is shown?
Yes. The Duration setting determines the clip length, from a single frame up to 10 seconds per image. For a menu background you might pick a longer hold; for a quick title flash a shorter one. If you upload several JPGs and choose "Merge images," they play back-to-back, each shown for the duration you set.
Is VOB the right target for a still image at all?
VOB only makes sense if your end goal is a Video DVD. It is a legacy, standard-definition container with no transparency and a hard codec requirement, so for sharing a photo online, embedding it in a slideshow app, or anything that is not a physical disc, a modern format like MP4 will be smaller and far more widely supported. Choose VOB specifically when you are building DVD content.
Should I pick NTSC or PAL for my DVD still?
Match the disc's television standard to where it will be played: NTSC (720×480, 29.97 fps) is used in North America and Japan, while PAL (720×576, 25 fps) is used across most of Europe, Africa, and much of Asia and Oceania. Many modern set-top players read both, but older regional players may only handle one, so choosing the standard your target player expects avoids a disc that will not play.
When you are not sure which your player uses, NTSC 720×480 is the safer default for hardware sold in the Americas and Japan, and PAL 720×576 for hardware sold in Europe.
Can I use the VOB as a DVD menu background?
Yes — a still-image VOB is a common source for a title card or a full-screen menu background. Keep in mind that the VOB itself only holds the picture; the interactive buttons, highlights, and navigation of a real DVD menu are built by your DVD-authoring software, which layers those on top of the still and writes the accompanying IFO navigation file. This tool supplies the background frame, not the finished menu.