video format

What is a .VOB file?

VOB (Video Object) is the format on DVD discs, bundling video, audio and subtitles in MPEG-2 inside the VIDEO_TS folder.

Full name
DVD Video Object
Developed by
DVD Forum
Released
1997
Extension
.vob
MIME type
video/vob
Transparency
No

How to open a VOB file

VOB plays in VLC; convert to MP4 to watch DVD content on phones and computers.

What VOB files are used for

Sharing & social

Clips that play on every platform.

Editing & post

Footage in production pipelines.

Streaming & web

Embedded and hosted playback.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Purpose-built for its nicheNo transparency support
Limited support — may need converting

Need more than a conversion?

Remove the background from VOB images, upscale to 4K, or generate new visuals with SharkFoto AI.

Frequently asked questions

VOB (Video Object) is the format on DVD discs, bundling video, audio and subtitles in MPEG-2 inside the VIDEO_TS folder.

VOB plays in VLC; convert to MP4 to watch DVD content on phones and computers.

VOB is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.

Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your VOB file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.

No — VOB doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.