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Need help?MOV to VOB Converter
MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, usually holding modern H.264 or HEVC video. VOB (Video Object) is the container DVD-Video uses to hold MPEG-2 video and AC-3 audio inside a disc's VIDEO_TS folder. Converting MOV to VOB re-encodes your footage to the MPEG-2 format a standalone DVD player expects, which is the first step when you want to author a playable DVD from QuickTime source.
MOV Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | Apple QuickTime File Format (QTFF); public spec published 2001 |
| Container | QuickTime (.mov) — the basis for the ISO base media format that MP4 inherits |
| Typical video codec | H.264 / AVC, or HEVC on newer Apple devices; ProRes for editing |
| Typical audio codec | AAC (also Linear PCM in some captures) |
| Resolution | Whatever was recorded — commonly 1080p or 4K on modern cameras |
| Native playback | QuickTime, macOS, iOS; broad support on Windows players such as VLC |
| Best for | Editing, sharing, and playback on Apple devices and modern players |
VOB Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | DVD-Video, defined by the DVD Forum; DVD-Video launched 1996-1997 |
| Container | VOB (.vob), an MPEG program stream stored in the disc's VIDEO_TS folder |
| Video codec | H.262 / MPEG-2 Part 2 (up to 9.8 Mbit/s), or MPEG-1 |
| Audio codecs | Linear PCM, AC-3 (Dolby Digital), MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer II, or DTS — never AAC |
| Resolution | Standard-definition only: 720×480 NTSC at 29.97 fps, or 720×576 PAL at 25 fps |
| File size | A single VOB is capped at 1 GiB; longer content spans multiple numbered VOBs |
| Best for | Authoring or playing footage on a standalone DVD player |
VOB is a standard-definition format, so an HD or 4K MOV is downscaled to 720×480 or 720×576 during conversion. Because MPEG-2 is far less efficient than H.264, the resulting VOB is also usually larger than the MOV it came from — this is a compatibility conversion for DVD, not a way to shrink a file.
How to Convert MOV to VOB
- Upload Your MOV File: Drag and drop your
.movinto the page, or click "+ Add Files" to browse. You can queue several clips and convert them with the same settings. - Set the Quality Preset: Open Advanced Options and leave Preset on "Very High (Recommended)" so the MPEG-2 encoder spends enough bitrate to keep the downscaled-to-SD picture clean.
- Pick a Resolution and DVD Standard: Under Video resolution, set Width x Height to lock to 720×480 (NTSC) or 720×576 (PAL) — the Preset Resolutions list sets height alone and lets the width follow your source's aspect ratio; the audio defaults to MP2, switchable to AC-3 for Dolby Digital. Use Trim's Time Range if you only need part of the clip.
- Convert and Download: Click Convert and download the
.vob. No sign-up, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my VOB file larger than the original MOV?
DVD-Video uses MPEG-2, which is much less efficient than the H.264 or HEVC codec inside a typical MOV. Even after downscaling to standard definition, MPEG-2 needs a high bitrate to look clean, so the VOB often ends up bigger than the source. That is expected — this conversion targets DVD-player compatibility, not file-size savings. If you want a smaller file for streaming or sharing instead, keep the footage as MP4/MOV or use the Video Compressor.
Will my HD or 4K footage stay high-definition in the VOB?
No. DVD-Video is a standard-definition format limited to 720×480 (NTSC) or 720×576 (PAL), so any 1080p or 4K MOV is downscaled to fit. The picture will look fine on a TV through a DVD player, but it is no longer HD. If you need to keep full resolution, convert to a modern container instead of VOB.
Is a VOB file the same as a finished DVD?
Not quite. A VOB holds the video and audio, but a complete DVD-Video disc also needs the IFO (navigation) and BUP (backup) files plus a VIDEO_TS structure that DVD authoring software builds. Use this converter to produce the MPEG-2 VOB, then bring it into a DVD-authoring or burning tool to assemble menus and write a playable disc.
Which audio codec should I choose for a DVD?
MP2 (MPEG Audio Layer II) is the default here and plays on every DVD player. AC-3 (Dolby Digital) is the other widely compatible choice and is preferred for 5.1 surround on NTSC discs. DVD-Video also permits Linear PCM and DTS, but AAC — the codec common in MOV files — is not allowed in DVD-Video, which is why the audio is always re-encoded.
NTSC or PAL — which resolution do I pick?
Match the region your DVD player expects. NTSC (720×480 at 29.97 fps) is standard in North America and Japan; PAL (720×576 at 25 fps) is standard across most of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Many modern players read both, but choosing the wrong standard can cause playback or frame-rate issues on older hardware.
Why is the output split into multiple VOB files?
The DVD-Video specification caps a single VOB at 1 GiB for cross-platform compatibility, so longer footage is written as a numbered set (for example VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VOB). DVD-authoring software stitches these back together on the disc, so the split is normal and does not mean anything went wrong.
Can I play a VOB without burning it to a disc?
Yes. Players such as VLC, PotPlayer, and MPV open .vob files directly, and VLC can also play a whole VIDEO_TS folder. In our testing, a VOB exported at the Very High preset played back cleanly in VLC on both Windows and macOS without any disc step. If you want a file that plays on phones and most apps too, convert the VOB back to MP4 instead.
Are my uploaded files kept private?
Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically a few hours after conversion. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and your files are never shared or made public.