If you have a file with the * .vob extension, then be aware that this is a very weakly compressed video file. It is usually placed on DVD discs with movies. One of the main advantages of the vob format is the high-quality image, but it takes up too much space. This is a big drawback, but it is very easy to eliminate using a video encoder. In it, the entire video stream can
be easily compressed using a special codec.
The image deteriorates almost imperceptibly to the human eye, that is, you will not see significant changes in the film or video with the naked eye, but the file size will change at times. If you plan to play the file on the computer, then, of course, we recommend converting the vob format. But if you plan to burn the video to disk for later viewing on a DVD player, then you should not convert it, because only "sophisticated" DVD players can handle compressed files. So, if you are still reading the article, then you definitely decided to convert. So let's get started!
From the very beginning, it is worth deciding on a program that we will convert the vob format to. There are many different programs for this purpose, some of which are paid, some are free. Most are designed for the beginner, but there are professional software packages for geeks and professionals. In order to
just convert the video, you just need a free program for beginners, because the "bells and whistles" in this case are not needed. With this tool, you can immediately, in two clicks, turn the vob format. Specifically, one of the following programs is 100% suitable: Total Video Converter, Format Factory or Any Video Converter. In the article we will describe in detail how to use the last of them.
Open any browser and type in the search engine “Download Any Video Converter”. According to the search results, find this program and download it. Installation will not cause any difficulties, because it will be quite simple to click Next, the program will do the rest for you.
In the "Start" menu, on the desktop - anywhere - find the program shortcut and run it. When the program starts successfully, you will see a button with a large reel of film strip. Click it (there will be an inscription “Select video”). Using the "Explorer" find the desired file in the vob format.
After waiting for three or two seconds while the program loads the video file, we get a preview window and, most importantly, the encoding parameters on the right side of the window. To check whether the desired file is selected or not, click the Play button.
Almost the most important point is located above the viewport - the encoding format, because a lot depends on it. If your plans include viewing the video on the computer, then select "Custom * .avi". “Mobile MPEG-4 video”
- This is the version for viewing on a mobile phone or smartphone.
After selecting the desired format, press the "Encode" key. Naturally, this process will take some time, depending only on the length of the clip, the selected format and power of the computer. If you did not change the settings, the output file will be located in the directory My Documents \ Any Video Converter \ AVI. After the first encoding, the program will helpfully offer to buy a professional version, but this is not necessary - feel free to click "Open Folder".
Done! Congratulations, you have successfully converted the vob format, thereby reducing the size of the video file several times!