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Basic information about AOB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AOB（*.AOB or *.aob）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AOB file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AOB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AOB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AOB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AOB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AOB file?
  • How to open a AOB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AOB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AOB file?
  • How to convert AOB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AOB file format?


1.Detail information about AOB file extension: DVD-Audio Audio Object File

File type DVD-Audio Audio Object File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description AOB file is a DVD-Audio Audio Object File. Audio file that stores audio data on DVD-Audio discs; saved in an MPEG format and contains LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) data; stored in the AUDIO_TS folder in the root directory of a DVD-Audio disc.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AOB files

Windows		 CyberLink PowerDVD 17
Corel WinDVD 12
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre
VideoLAN VLC media player
Foobar2000

macOS		 VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player

Android		 VLC media player



Can't open a AOB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AOB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AOB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AOB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of AOB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a AOB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AOB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AOB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the AOB file is damaged.
  • Whether the AOB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the AOB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the AOB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the AOB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AOB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AOB file.

If the AOB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.