VOB File Extension

Programs that support VOB files

• Windows ³³
• Mac OS ¹⁵
• Linux ³

Windows

• Cyberlink PowerDVD
• Windows Media
• Corel WinDVD
• MPlayer
• VLC media player
• KMPlayer
• Cyberlink PowerProducer
• ConvertXtoDVD
• iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
• MPEG Streamclip
• Nero Vision Express
• PowerDirector
• Windows DVD Maker
• DVDFab DVD Ripper
• dvd::rip
• Aimersoft DVD Ripper
• Wondershare Video Converter
• Cucusoft MPEG/AVI to DVD/VCD/SVCD Converter Pro
• DVDFab DVD Copy
• AVS Video Editor
• DVDFab
• HandBrake
• SUPER 3D Video Converter
• Nero Recode
• DVR Converter
• VIP Video Converter
• Video to Flash Converter
• Freemake Video Converter
• CloneDVD Mobile
• HDConvertToX
• TMPGEnc DVD Author
• Nero Multimedia Suite
• Filmora

Mac OS

• Elmedia Player
• MPlayer
• VLC media player
• DVDFab DVD Ripper
• DVDFab
• MPEG Streamclip
• Wondershare Video Converter
• Mac DVDRipper Pro
• Wondershare DVD Creator
• Pavtube HD Video Converter
• Aimersoft DVD Ripper
• Wondershare DVD Ripper
• HandBrake
• DVDFab DVD Copy
• Filmora

Linux

• MPlayer
• VLC media player
• HandBrake

How to open a VOB file?

If you cannot open a VOB file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

The most popular programs for working with VOB files are Cyberlink PowerDVD, Elmedia Player and Windows Media. To get the latest version of Aimersoft DVD Ripper, open the Aimersoft Studio website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.

After successful installation, your operating system should seamlessly handle VOB files via Aimersoft DVD Ripper.

Setting Aimersoft DVD Ripper as default VOB viewer

Changing the default program in Windows

1. Right click on your VOB file, then select "Open with" and click "Choose another application";
2. Choose Aimersoft DVD Ripper from the available applications listed in the pop-up window to set it as the default application to open your VOB file;
3. Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to confirm your selection.

Change the default app for a file type in Mac

1. Initiate a right click or use Control + left click on the desired VOB file to open a menu where you can select various actions;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Go to the lower section of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. By default, it is set to "Recommended Programs";
4. Select "All Programs" from this menu and proceed to search for Aimersoft DVD Ripper. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default option.

Convert to and from VOB

If a VOB file is difficult to handle, you might try converting it to formats such as AVI, MOV, MPG, MPEG, WAV or similar, which may be easier to work with.

Please note that after converting a VOB file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.

With applications like MPEG Streamclip, PowerDirector and ConvertXtoDVD, you can convert VOB files offline while keeping the original quality intact.

Convert VOB to other file formats

• VOB to FLV
• VOB to PNG
• VOB to MPG
• VOB to MP4
• VOB to WMV
• VOB to AVI

Converting Files to VOB Format

• WVE to VOB
• DIVX to VOB
• TS to VOB
• WMV to VOB
• 3GPP2 to VOB
• M2P to VOB

Tips and tricks to solve problems with VOB files

VOB files may present some challenges, but most can be easily addressed with minor software tweaks. See the troubleshooting tips below for guidance.

How to edit a VOB file?

To edit VOB files, you need to install specialized software that allows you not only to open but also to modify video files. Online VOB editors usually provide fewer features than software created specifically for DVD Video Object Format.

List of Top VOB editors 2026

With the mentioned criteria in mind, we have assembled a selection of VOB editors.