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Convert VOB to MOV

Want to edit old DVD footage on a Mac? Convert the VOB files from an unprotected disc to a MOV that iMovie and Final Cut Pro can open, with nothing to install and no upload.

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  • MP4
  • MOV
  • AVI
  • VOB
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How to convert VOB to MOV

  1. Open the disc's VIDEO_TS folder

    Find the VOB you want, such as VTS_01_1.VOB. Add the other VTS_01 files in order if you want the whole recording in one MOV.

  2. Convert it to MOV

    Pick MOV and click Convert to MOV. The DVD picture is deinterlaced and re-encoded to H.264, and the sound becomes AAC.

  3. Check it, then edit

    Play the MOV preview on the page, download it and import it into iMovie or Final Cut Pro.

Why people use Adapterry

  • Nothing is uploaded

    Your videos are processed in your browser and never leave your device.

  • No account needed

    Open the page and start. No email, no password.

  • No watermark

    Your video comes out clean, with no logo stamped on it.

  • Works offline

    Once the page and video engine have loaded, you can keep working without an internet connection.

Supported formats

Add MOV, AVI, VOB or MP4 files, or a mix of them, and get back one file in any of those four formats. MP4 is the one that plays almost everywhere.

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Getting DVD video ready for editing

Video from a home DVD is MPEG-2, usually interlaced, and split into VOB files of about 1 GB. A single MOV with H.264 video and AAC audio is a far better fit for iMovie and Final Cut Pro. Adapterry converts the VOB to that and deinterlaces the picture so motion looks clean.

The MOV keeps the DVD's frame size and the first audio track. If the disc has extra languages or a commentary, they are left out. Copy-protected discs are not supported, but discs you burned yourself and other unprotected discs work.

Questions and answers

Can I edit DVD footage in iMovie after converting?

Yes. The MOV holds H.264 video and AAC audio in Apple's QuickTime container. Import it into iMovie or Final Cut Pro like any other clip.

How do I turn a whole DVD recording into one MOV?

Add VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VOB and the rest of that set in order, then choose MOV. Leave out VIDEO_TS.VOB and VTS_01_0.VOB, which usually hold menus.

Will the MOV be in HD?

No. It keeps the DVD's own resolution, such as 720x480 or 720x576. Converting can't add detail that was never on the disc.

Does VOB to MOV work with store-bought DVDs?

Not if the disc is copy-protected. CSS-encrypted discs are not supported. Home-made and other unprotected discs work.

What if my DVD has two languages?

Only the first audio track is kept in the MOV. Other languages and commentary tracks are left out.