Step 1: Transfer your MPG files using the button above or by slide and deposit.
Step 2: Click the 'Convert' button to start the conversion.
Step 3: Retrieve your converted VOB files.
MPG to VOB Conversion FAQ
How do I re-encode MPG to VOB without losing video quality?
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Upload your MPG file and the converter runs a CRF-based re-encode targeting visually-lossless VOB output (CRF 18 by default, lower values = larger file / higher quality). The codec is chosen to match the VOB container — H.264 for broad-compat MP4, H.265 for size-efficient MKV, VP9 for WebM, AV1 for newer pipelines. Contents are MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video with MP2 audio; the muxing and the GOP structure are identical to a .mpeg file. A VOB holds MPEG-2 video, AC-3 or PCM audio, and DVD subpicture subtitle streams, split into 1 GB segments by the DVD spec.
Can MPG be converted to VOB without re-encoding the video?
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Yes, and it is the fast path. MPG and VOB share the same underlying box structure, so the video and audio streams are copied across byte-for-byte and only the container wrapper is rewritten. Nothing is decoded and nothing is re-compressed, so a feature-length file finishes in under a minute instead of half an hour, with output quality identical to the source. MPG is the same MPEG program stream as .mpeg — the three-letter extension is a DOS-era truncation, not a different format. VOB is the Video Object container found in the VIDEO_TS folder of every DVD — an MPEG-2 program stream with DVD-specific navigation data added.
Can I add selectable subtitles once the file is VOB?
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Yes. MPG has no usable soft-subtitle track, so subtitles for MPG content had to be burned into the picture or shipped as a separate sidecar file. VOB carries subtitles as their own selectable stream, so after conversion you can attach an SRT track the viewer can switch on, switch off or restyle.
Does VOB support chapter markers that MPG did not?
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It does. VOB stores chapters as container metadata, so a long recording can be navigated by section instead of by scrubbing a progress bar. MPG has nowhere to put that information, so if the source shipped with a chapter list it was in a sidecar file — hand that to the converter and it gets written into the VOB. VOB preserves the whole DVD payload — multiple angles, multiple audio languages and subtitle tracks all survive inside it.
Is there any point converting between two legacy formats like MPG and VOB?
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Only if a specific piece of equipment demands the target. Both formats come from the same pre-H.264 era, so neither conversion buys efficiency, quality or future-proofing — it buys compatibility with one particular device. If the goal is to keep the footage usable long-term, convert to a current container instead of sideways. MPG inherits every MPEG-2 limitation — heavy bitrate, interlacing, no soft subtitles — plus the confusion of two extensions for one format. VOB is split across files, may be CSS-encrypted, and carries navigation packets that confuse general-purpose players.
Which video codec does the VOB output use?
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It depends on the VOB container. MP4 defaults to H.264 for the broadest playback support across phones, browsers, and Smart TVs. MKV defaults to H.265 / HEVC for roughly half the file size at equivalent quality. WebM defaults to VP9. The advanced options expose explicit codec choice if you need to override.
Will my audio track survive MPG to VOB conversion?
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Yes. When MPG and VOB share an audio codec (e.g. both carry AAC), audio is re-muxed with no re-encode — bit-identical. When the codecs differ, audio is transcoded to AAC / Opus / Vorbis depending on what the VOB container supports. Multi-track audio (commentary, alternate languages) is preserved.
Can I keep the original framerate when converting MPG to VOB?
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By default yes — a 24fps MPG stays 24fps in VOB; a 60fps MPG stays 60fps. If you need to change rate (e.g. interlaced 29.97 → progressive 30, or 60 → 30 for upload limits), the framerate option handles 3:2 pulldown, deinterlacing, and frame-blending in the same encode pass.
How much will the file size change going from MPG to VOB?
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Same-codec re-mux (MPG H.264 → VOB H.264 just changing container): nearly identical size. Codec change can swing dramatically: H.264 → H.265 typically halves the file at the same visual quality; VP9 is roughly comparable; AV1 cuts another 20-30% but is slower to encode.
Will the VOB file play on iPhone, Android, and Smart TVs?
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MP4 / H.264 plays natively on every modern device. MOV / H.264 plays on Apple devices and most TVs but not always on older Android. MKV needs VLC on iOS. WebM is browser-first. The advanced options include a "device compatibility" preset that picks the safest VOB codec / container for your target.
How long does converting a 1-hour MPG video to VOB take?
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Same-codec re-mux is near-instant — 30 to 60 seconds for a 1-hour file. A full codec re-encode runs at roughly 0.3-0.7x source duration on our GPU pipeline, so a 1-hour MPG → VOB finishes in 18-40 minutes depending on resolution and target codec.
What is the maximum resolution supported for MPG to VOB?
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Up to 8K (7680×4320) on Premium plans. Free conversions are capped at 4K (3840×2160) by the per-file size limit. HDR metadata (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision when present) is carried through where both MPG and VOB containers support it.
