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Can you convert TS to VOB?
Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 22, 2026
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Is it possible to convert TS to VOB?
No - not a direct conversion.

A .ts (MPEG Transport Stream) cannot be meaningfully converted to a standalone .vob because VOB only functions inside a VIDEO_TS folder alongside .IFO and .BUP index files. For simple playback or sharing, convert the .ts to .mp4 instead; for an actual DVD, use DVD authoring software.

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Also to VOB: DVD · PDS · DIVX

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Why convert TS to VOB?

VOB (Video Object) is the container used exclusively inside a DVD-Video disc structure and requires MPEG-2 video within strict DVD-Video bitrate and resolution limits. A .ts file is an MPEG Transport Stream for broadcast, typically carrying H.264 or H.265 video that would need full lossy re-encoding to become DVD-compliant, and a standalone .vob outside a valid VIDEO_TS folder is not a playable DVD.

How to convert TS to VOB

Freemake Video Converter FREE

Convert the .ts file to .mp4 as a practical, widely compatible alternative to producing a .vob.

Cyberlink PowerProducer APP

Use PowerProducer's DVD authoring workflow to import the .ts recording and produce a proper DVD-Video disc structure including .vob, .IFO, and .BUP files.

Wondershare Video Converter APP

Convert the .ts to .mp4 for universal playback compatibility across devices and platforms.

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About these formats

.TS MPEG Transport Stream

A .ts file is an MPEG Transport Stream - a video container format from digital TV, PVR recordings, AVCHD camcorders, and HLS streaming. VLC media player opens it on any OS. To convert it to…

Open .TS details →
.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

  • A .vob file outside a valid VIDEO_TS folder (with .IFO and .BUP files) is not a playable DVD and will not work in a disc player.
  • .ts typically contains H.264 or H.265 video; DVD-Video requires MPEG-2, making a full lossy re-encode unavoidable if a DVD is the actual goal.
  • For playback on modern devices, converting .ts to .mp4 is faster, lossless when the stream is already H.264, and far more compatible than .vob.

Frequently asked questions

Why do some converter sites claim to support TS to VOB?
They transcode video to MPEG-2 and wrap it in a .vob container, but the result usually lacks the required index files and disc structure, so nothing plays it correctly.
Can I play a `.ts` file on a DVD player?
Standard DVD players do not support MPEG Transport Streams; use a media player like VLC or author a proper DVD with authoring software.
What is the fastest way to get my `.ts` recording onto a TV?
Convert to .mp4 using a video converter and play it from a USB drive; most modern TVs support MP4/H.264 from USB directly.