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Basic information about VOB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VOB（*.VOB or *.vob）, 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 VOB file yourself.

There are 3 file types using the VOB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VOB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VOB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VOB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VOB file?
  • How to open a VOB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VOB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VOB file?
  • How to convert VOB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VOB file format?


1.Detail information about VOB file extension: DVD Video Object File

File type DVD Video Object File Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description VOB file is a DVD Video Object File. A vob file extension is commonly used for Video Object files found on DVDs with movies. A very common video format playable in almost any media player. A VOB (Video OBject) contains several streams multiplexed together: Video, Audio and Subtitles. Video is MPEG-2, audio can be AC-3, Linear PCM, Mpeg 2 multichannel or MPEG1 layer2 2 channel audio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VOB files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra
CyberLink PowerProducer 6
Media Player Classic
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
VideoLAN VLC media player
GRETECH GOM Player
VobEdit
ConvertXtoDVD
DVDFab DVD Copy
DVDFab DVD Ripper
Freemake Video Converter
HandBrake
HDConvertToX
iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
KMPlayer
MPlayer
Nero Multimedia Suite
SUPER
Windows DVD Maker
WinDVD

macOS		 Apple DVD Player
ShedWorx Smart Converter
VideoLAN VLC media player
Roxio Toast 16
Roxio Popcorn
MPlayerX
Eltima Elmedia Player
Adapter
DVDFab
Mac DVDRipper Pro

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player

iOS		 VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2
olimsoft OPlayer


2.Detail information about VOB file extension: Vue Objects File

File type Vue Objects File Category 3D Image Files
Developer E-on Software File format Binary
Description VOB file is a Vue Objects File developed by E-on Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VOB files

Windows		 E-on Vue

macOS
 E-on Vue


3.Detail information about VOB file extension: Live for Speed Car File

File type Live for Speed Car File Category Game Files
Developer Live for Speed File format Binary
Description VOB file is a Live for Speed Car File developed by Live for Speed.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VOB files

Windows		 Live For Speed
LFS Car Importer



How to convert VOB files to another file format?

There are 19 records in our database eligible for VOB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve VOB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

VOB to 3GA VOB to 3GP VOB to AMV VOB to AVI
VOB to BIK VOB to DIVX VOB to FLAC VOB to FLV
VOB to H264 VOB to JPEG VOB to M4V VOB to MKV
VOB to MOV VOB to MP3 VOB to MP4 VOB to MPEG
VOB to MPG VOB to WAV VOB to WMV


How to convert another files to VOB file format?

There are 35 records in our database eligible for another files to VOB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to VOB conversion, you may use the option.

3GP to VOB MXF to VOB DVDMEDIA to VOB MOV to VOB
M2S to VOB OGV to VOB M2TS to VOB BNK to VOB
MPEG to VOB H264 to VOB M4V to VOB WMV to VOB
FLV to VOB MP4 to VOB MKV to VOB MPG to VOB
AVI to VOB PDS to VOB DSB to VOB ASDVDCRTPROJ to VOB
IFO to VOB TS to VOB WVE to VOB 3GPP2 to VOB
DIVX to VOB DAT to VOB 3GPP to VOB BIK to VOB
H261 to VOB 3G2 to VOB ASF to VOB WEBM to VOB
BVR to VOB H263 to VOB M2P to VOB


Can't open a VOB 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.VOB”。

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 VOB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support VOB 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 VOB 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 VOB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VOB 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 VOB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the VOB 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.