How to convert VOB to MP4
- Add your .VOB file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MP4 in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MP4 file.
What to expect
- Commercial DVDs are usually CSS-encrypted; HandBrake and
ffmpegcannot bypass copy protection - home-recorded and unprotected discs convert without issue. - Long films are split across multiple
VOBfiles; open the entireVIDEO_TSfolder in HandBrake so it joins them automatically. - DVD subtitles are bitmap images, not text - they are typically burned into the video or dropped when saving as
MP4.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the whole `VIDEO_TS` folder?
Not strictly - HandBrake can open a single
VOB, but without the IFO files it cannot detect chapters, titles, or audio language tracks reliably.Will the `MP4` keep chapter markers?
Yes, if you open the
VIDEO_TS folder in HandBrake; it reads chapter data from the IFO files and writes them into the output MP4.How long does conversion take?
HandBrake converts a 90-minute DVD in roughly 15-30 minutes on a modern CPU; a GPU preset (NVENC or VideoToolbox) can cut that to 5-10 minutes.
Is there quality loss when converting?
Re-encoding is lossy, but at CRF 20-22 (HandBrake default) the result looks identical to the source DVD at typical viewing distances.
Programs that convert VOB: HandBrake · AviDemux · ConvertXtoDVD · DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate · Freemake Video Converter · iPad Video Converter Factory Pro · Movavi Video Converter Personal · Movavi VideoSuite Personal