.VOB File Extension

DVD Video Object File

Developer DVD Forum
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3.8  |  645 Votes
 

What is a VOB file?

A VOB file is a video file from a DVD, typically stored in the VIDEO_TS folder at the root of the DVD along with .BUP and .IFO files. It contains most of the data stored on the disc, including video, audio, subtitles, DVD menus, and other navigation contents. VOB files are limited to 1 GB.

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Screenshot of a .vob file in VideoLAN VLC media player
VOB file open in VideoLAN VLC media player

DVD Forum, an international organization comprising various companies, developed the VOB format. They based the format on the MPEG program stream format, and most files are formatted as MPEG-2 system streams.

Since most commercial DVDs use copyright protection, VOB files extracted from the DVD may be encrypted, which may result in an error when copying the file to another location. Several decrypting programs are available for playing the VOB file without the proper credentials. However, the programs may be illegal in certain countries.

How to open a VOB file

You can open a VOB file with various media players, such as VideoLAN VLC media player, CyberLink PowerDVD, and MPlayerX. For example, to open a VOB file with VLC media player in Windows, select Media → Open File....

How to convert a VOB file

Various media players and video editors, such as VideoLAN VLC media player, ShedWorx Smart Converter, and Roxio Toast, can convert VOB files to other formats.

For example, VLC media player can convert VOB files to the following video formats:

  • .MP4 - MPEG-4 Video
  • .WEBM - WebM Video
  • .TS - Video Transport Stream
  • .ASF - Advanced Systems Format

VLC media player can also extract the audio a VOB file contains and convert it to the following formats:

  • .OGG - Ogg Vorbis Audio
  • .MP3 - MP3 Audio
  • .FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec
  • .WAV - WAVE Audio

You might want to do this if, for example, your VOB file contains music that you want to listen to via an audio player.

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Programs that open or reference VOB files

Vue Objects File

Developer E-on Software
Popularity
3.2  |  39 Votes
 

3D model file created by E-on Vue, a 3D environment modeling application; contains objects for the environment, which are stored as polygonal meshes; can be texturized using data stored in E-on Vue .MAT files.

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VOB files are used for storing objects such as trees, mountains, oceans, skies, and other landscapes.

NOTE: E-on Vue is available in several different editions for professionals, artists, and enthusiasts.

Programs that open or reference VOB files

Windows
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Live for Speed Car File

Developer Live for Speed
Popularity
3.1  |  37 Votes
 

File used by Live for Speed (LFS), a car racing game; stores 3D car data, such as car textures, faces, meshes, and materials; used to customize the display of bodies and parts of 3D racing cars.

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VOB files only contain one half of the racing car display data since cars in LFS are symmetrical. The other half of the car is mirrored within the game.

Programs that open or reference VOB files

Windows
Live For Speed
LFS Car Importer

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