TS to VOB Converter

How to Convert TS to VOB Online

1. Upload Your TS File: Drag and drop your .ts transport-stream files onto the page or click "+ Add Files". Multiple TS clips from the same recording can be queued and converted together.
2. Pick the Video Codec and Bitrate: VOB is locked to the DVD-Video spec, so the Video Codec dropdown defaults to MPEG-2 (the only widely compatible choice for set-top DVD players). For DVD-compliant output, keep the Quality Preset at "Very High (Recommended)" or set Constant Bitrate to 4-8 Mbps under File Compression. Pair it with Audio Codec MP2 or AC3 (the two formats every DVD player understands).
3. Resize, Trim, and Set Resolution (Optional): Use Preset Resolutions to lock to a DVD-legal raster — 720x480 for NTSC or 720x576 for PAL — or pick "Keep original" if you've already pre-scaled. Open Trim > Time Range to cut out broadcast pre-roll or commercials before authoring.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert". The page processes your files server-side and gives you a .vob ready to drop into a DVD authoring tool (DVDStyler, TMPGEnc Authoring Works, Wondershare DVD Creator). No watermark, no sign-up.

Why Convert TS to VOB?

Transport Stream (.ts) is the format used by digital TV broadcasts, ATSC/DVB tuners, PVRs, IPTV recordings, and Blu-ray authoring. VOB (Video Object) is the container DVD-Video uses — a strict subset of MPEG-2 Program Stream that sits in the VIDEO_TS/ directory alongside .IFO navigation files and .BUP backup files. The two formats wrap similar MPEG-2 data, but TS is built for streaming over unreliable channels, while VOB is built for sequential disc reads with menus, subtitles, and chapter markers.

• Burn recorded TV to playable DVDs. PVR rips and HDHomeRun captures land as .ts files. To play them on a 2005-era DVD player at a parent's or grandparent's house, you need MPEG-2 inside VOB, not H.264 inside TS.
• Archive over-the-air recordings. Standard-definition ATSC and DVB captures are already MPEG-2, so a TS to VOB conversion is mostly a remux — quality stays intact while gaining DVD player compatibility.
• Author menus and chapters. VOB carries the navigation streams that DVD authoring software writes into .IFO files. TS doesn't have a menu concept.
• Hand off to DVD-authoring software. DVDStyler, TMPGEnc, and Wondershare DVD Creator all import VOB directly without re-encoding, saving a generation of quality loss.
• Older car/portable DVD players. Many in-dash and portable DVD units predate USB-MP4 playback and only read a finalized DVD-Video disc.

TS vs VOB — Format Comparison

DVD-Video Bitrate & Codec Quick Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is MPEG-2 the only video codec I should pick for VOB?

DVD-Video, the spec VOB belongs to, only defines two video codecs: MPEG-1 Part 2 and MPEG-2 Part 2 (also called H.262). Encoding H.264 or H.265 into a VOB will produce a file your computer can play, but no standalone DVD player will recognize it as a valid disc. If the goal is a disc that boots in a hardware DVD player, keep Video Codec on MPEG-2.

Can I keep AAC audio from my TS file inside the VOB?

No. The DVD-Video specification does not list AAC as an allowed audio codec — only MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer II (MP2), AC-3 (Dolby Digital), LPCM, and DTS are valid. xconvert defaults the Audio Codec to MP2 for VOB output and remuxes/transcodes your AAC track automatically. For maximum compatibility with set-top players, AC3 is the safer choice.

What bitrate should I target for a 2-hour movie?

The DVD-Video combined maximum is 9.8 Mbps (video + audio + subtitles). A common rule of thumb: 4-5 Mbps video + 256-448 kbps AC3 audio fits ~2 hours on a single-layer 4.7 GB DVD-5 disc. For 4-hour or extended-play burns, drop video to 2-3 Mbps. xconvert exposes this under File Compression > Constant Bitrate — enter the value in Mbps.

My TS file is already MPEG-2 — does xconvert re-encode it?

When the TS already carries an MPEG-2 video stream at a DVD-legal bitrate and resolution, the conversion is largely a container remux: the video stream is repackaged from Transport Stream into Program Stream / VOB without re-encoding, preserving original quality. If your TS holds H.264 (common for HD ATSC and many IPTV recordings) or sits above 9.8 Mbps, xconvert will re-encode to MPEG-2 at your chosen bitrate.

Why does my VOB show up as multiple files like VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VOB?

That's the DVD-Video filesystem at work — not a quirk of the converter. The DVD spec splits any title set into 1 GiB VOB segments so the disc remains readable on every operating system (and original FAT-based DVD players). Authoring software stitches the segments back together using the companion .IFO file when burning the final disc.

Will the VOB play directly without burning to disc?

Yes — VLC, MPC-HC, and Kodi all play .vob files directly from a hard drive, and most modern smart TVs accept them over USB. The catch is menus and chapter navigation: those rely on the matching VIDEO_TS.IFO file, which only exists once you author and burn a complete DVD structure. A standalone VOB plays as a single linear video.

Should I pick NTSC (720x480) or PAL (720x576)?

Match the region of the DVD player you're targeting. North America, Japan, and most of South America use NTSC (720x480 @ 29.97 fps). Europe, Australia, most of Asia, and Africa use PAL (720x576 @ 25 fps). Modern players are usually multi-standard, but burning the wrong format for an older single-region player will show "no signal" on a 50 Hz CRT. If you don't know, NTSC is the safer global default for digital displays.

How does this compare to converting TS to MP4?

TS to MP4 targets modern playback — phones, browsers, streaming apps — and lets you use H.264 or H.265 at higher compression. TS to VOB targets disc authoring, where the goal is hardware DVD player compatibility rather than file size. If nobody in your audience still owns a DVD player, MP4 is the better choice. If you're handing a disc to someone whose only player predates HDMI, VOB is what you need. For ripping in the other direction, see VOB to MP4.

Is there a file-size limit on uploads?

XConvert processes files on its servers and deletes them automatically after a few hours. For multi-hour recordings, split the source first with the video cutter and convert each segment separately, then author them as a multi-title DVD.