How to convert M2TS to VOB
- Add your .M2TS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .VOB in a few seconds.
- Download your new .VOB file.
What to expect
- Video is re-encoded to MPEG-2 (lossy) because VOB cannot carry H.264.
- MPEG-2 at DVD quality yields larger files than the original H.264 M2TS.
- A file that simply plays in VLC is not automatically a valid DVD; DVD-Video authoring has its own constraints.
Frequently asked questions
Does M2TS to VOB lose quality?
Yes. VOB is an MPEG-2 Program Stream, so the H.264 or VC-1 video in an M2TS is re-encoded to MPEG-2, which is lossy. At matching quality MPEG-2 also produces noticeably larger files than H.264.
Why convert M2TS to VOB?
VOB is the video format DVDs use, so you convert when preparing footage for DVD-Video authoring or for players that expect MPEG-2 program streams.
Where does a VOB file open?
VOB opens in VLC on Windows, macOS and Linux. For playback in a standalone DVD player the file must also meet DVD-Video resolution and bitrate constraints.
What is lost moving HD M2TS to VOB?
Switching from H.264 to MPEG-2 discards coding efficiency, and HD material is commonly reduced to DVD standard-definition frame sizes. The Dolby/DTS/PCM audio is remultiplexed for the program stream.
Programs that convert M2TS: DVDFab · Freemake Video Converter · HDConvertToX · SUPER · Cyberlink PowerDirector · Cyberlink PowerProducer · DVDFab for Mac · iVI - iTunes Video Importer
