.VOB File Extension

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.

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....

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 various file types, including the following formats:

• .MP4 - MPEG-4 Video
• .WEBM - WebM Video
• .TS - Video Transport Stream
• .ASF - Advanced Systems Format
• .OGG - Ogg Vorbis Audio
• .MP3 - MP3 Audio
• .FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec
• .WAV - WAVE Audio

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.

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.

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.

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.