Video
What is a .vob file?
A .vob file is a Video Object File (MPEG-2 subset). This is a video format.
How to open a .vob file
- VLC is the answer for the vast majority of video files.
- mpv is a lightweight alternative.
The registry records this extension against Video Object File (MPEG-2 subset), so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .vob file
- HandBrake converts to .mp4, which plays on effectively everything.
The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .vob.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Object File (MPEG-2 subset) | — | — | fmt/425 |