how to convert vob file to mpeg file

[sasham]

i have a dvd camcorder; i can convert the data from dvd-ram to my computer as a mpeg file; but cant do that with dvd-r is there any softwear that i can use to convert it manually
thaks for your help

[setarip]

Welcome to the Digital Video Forums of Digital Digest!

A .VOB file is merely an MPEG-2 file with enhanced capabilities (multiple audiostreams, multiple subtitles, etc.). A homebrewn .VOB such as your, undoubtedly does not make use of any of the enhanced features. You should, therefore, be able to simply change the extender from ".VOB" to ".MPG"...

[sasham]

how to change the extender

thanks for the info; i am new with the computer i tried to use rename it does not work; what do you reccomend
thanks

[setarip]

"i tried to use rename it does not work"

By this, which do you mean? After copying the files to your computer:

1) You could not get the Windows "Rename" function to work

OR

2) You changed the extenders to ".MPG" but the files would not play

[sasham]

after i copied the file to my computer it was .VOB; then i tried to use rename and it does not work.i cant change the extender to mpeg. what are the steps to change the extender?
thanks

[tigerman8u]

tools>folder options>view>uncheck "hide extensions for known file types

[setarip]

RIGHT-click (Single click) on the filename - and select "Rename"...

[sasham]

thanks guys for your help

[brownbox]

Hello everyone. I have a question about converting VOB to MPEG. See I ripped my DVD and got 4 VOB files but I don't want VOB files. I want MPEG so I don't take too much space. Is there a program where I can compress a 0.99 GB VOB file to something less.

let me know. thanks muchly.

[blutach]

VOBs are MPEGs. Just rename them with an MPG extension. Prior to that you can strip surplus audio streams out, if you like.

To compress them, you might like to try DVD Shrink first.

Regards

[sw1272]

Help

hi I have read lots of stuff in this forum .. you seem to be maybe the only who can help .. can you?

[blutach]

You will need to articulate your problem a little better sw1272. Start a new thread.

Regards

[bobolito]

I pulled a VOB out of a DVD that I want to edit using Sony Vegas 6. However, Vegas doesn't decode it properly in the timeline. It only does like 3 minutes of the video which is much longer than that. The VOB file has two audio streams, one in English and the other one in Spanish. I renamed the extension to MPG but Vegas still doesn't open it properly and Windows Media Player freezes when trying to play it. However, I can play the VOB file in PowerDVD just fine with no problems. I tried "#1 Video Converter" software to do the conversion to regular MPG and after the conversion the MPG plays fine in WMP, however it plays the wrong audio stream (Spanish). Is there any program out there that is better than the one that I am using to properly convert the VOB to MPG which gives me the ability to select the correct audio stream? Thanks!

[paglamon]

Try Womble MPEG Video Wizard.It accepts vob files,no need to rename.