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Convert MKV to VOB

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 20, 2026
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Is it possible to convert MKV to VOB?
Yes - MKV converts to VOB.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

Upload your MKV to our converter above for the quickest result, or use DVDStyler (free, all platforms) to author a full DVD folder structure locally. The single most important caveat: re-encoding from H.264/H.265 to MPEG-2 is mandatory and always reduces quality.

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Also to VOB: DVD · PDS · DIVX

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Why convert MKV to VOB?

People convert MKV to .VOB to play video on a standalone DVD player or to burn a physical DVD - VOB is the video container used inside the DVD-Video disc format. It is also used when a device reads a VIDEO_TS folder but cannot handle MKV. If your goal is just playback on a TV or computer, converting to MP4 is faster and keeps better quality.

How to convert MKV to VOB

DVDStyler OPEN-SOURCE

Import your MKV, pick NTSC or PAL, then use File > Burn to create a VIDEO_TS folder or ISO with VOB files - re-encoding is handled automatically.

Freemake Video Converter FREE

Add your MKV, choose the DVD output preset, and Freemake re-encodes and packages the VOB files for you.

Command line - FFmpeg + dvdauthor CLI

Encode to DVD-compatible MPEG-2 with ffmpeg -i input.mkv -target ntsc-dvd output.mpg, then use dvdauthor to build the VIDEO_TS folder.

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About these formats

.MKV Matroska Video

An MKV file is a Matroska multimedia container that holds video, multiple audio tracks, subtitles and chapters in one file. Open it for free with VLC media player, or on Windows 11 with the…

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.VOB DVD Video Object File

A VOB (DVD Video Object) file is the container that stores the actual video, audio, and subtitles on a DVD disc. VLC media player opens VOB files for free on Windows, macOS, and Linux. To…

Open .VOB details →

Quality & what to watch

  • Re-encoding is mandatory - MKV usually holds H.264 or H.265 video, while VOB requires MPEG-2, so quality always drops and file sizes are often larger than the source.
  • DVD-Video caps resolution at 720×480 (NTSC) or 720×576 (PAL), so any HD or 4K MKV is scaled down.
  • VOB files only work as part of a complete VIDEO_TS folder (with .ifo and .bup files); copying a single VOB alone will not play on a standalone DVD player.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert MKV to VOB without re-encoding?
No. MKV typically stores H.264 or H.265 video, while VOB requires MPEG-2 - these are different codecs, so transcoding is unavoidable.
Will the VOB file play in VLC?
Yes, VLC plays single VOB files directly. A standalone DVD player needs the complete VIDEO_TS folder structure (VOB + IFO + BUP files), not just one file.
How long does conversion take?
Typically 30-90 minutes for a 90-minute MKV on a modern CPU, since the entire video is re-encoded from scratch to MPEG-2.
What happens to the audio and subtitles?
The first audio track is re-encoded to AC-3 (Dolby Digital); text-based subtitles (SRT, ASS) are converted to image-based DVD subtitles inside the VOB - check your authoring tool to confirm the correct tracks are selected.