How to convert VOB to MKV
- Add your .VOB file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MKV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MKV file.
What to expect
- MakeMKV remux preserves original MPEG-2 video and AC-3 audio with no quality loss; file size stays close to the source VOBs. HandBrake re-encoding can cut size by 50-80% but takes longer.
- DVD subtitles are bitmap images (VobSub), not text - they carry over to MKV as image-based tracks, not SRT, so text search and styling are unavailable.
- Chapter markers live in the IFO file, not the
.vobitself - always point MakeMKV or HandBrake at the fullVIDEO_TSfolder rather than individual VOB files to preserve chapters.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting VOB to MKV with MakeMKV lose any quality?
No - MakeMKV does a lossless remux, copying the MPEG-2 video and AC-3 audio into MKV without re-encoding, so quality is identical to the source.
Why is my output MKV missing chapters?
Chapters come from the IFO file, not the VOB. Point MakeMKV or HandBrake at the full
VIDEO_TS folder rather than a single .vob file to preserve chapter markers.Which title should I pick in HandBrake when multiple titles appear?
The main movie is almost always the longest title in the list; shorter entries are typically menus, trailers, or bonus features.
Can I keep multiple audio tracks (different languages) in the MKV?
Yes - MakeMKV copies all tracks by default, HandBrake lets you add each language track in the Audio tab, and ffmpeg with
-c copy copies every stream automatically.Programs that convert VOB: HandBrake · AviDemux · ConvertXtoDVD · Freemake Video Converter · HDConvertToX · Movavi Video Converter Personal · Movavi VideoSuite Personal · SUPER
